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Sourcewise Celebrates 50 Years of Service 

Since the days when we were known as the Council on Aging Silicon Valley, Sourcewise has focused on serving Santa Clara County (SCC) with consistency and a constant drive to develop new and innovative solutions. When Sourcewise doors opened in 1973, we only offered...

Prepare for Medicare Changes in 2024 

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is open now through December 7, 2023. The Sourcewise Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) offers counseling by appointment over the phone and by video conference. Face-to-face appointments are also now...

Helping Residents Build Interdependence 

Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides individuals people with all types of disabilities, including seniors with disabling conditions residing in Santa Clara County (SCC). All services are community-based and free to...

Essential Tips for Fall Prevention 

Falls among older adults can result in severe injuries and significantly impact their quality of life. Fortunately, there are effective strategies to prevent falls and ensure their safety and well-being.   A list of key tips to prevent falls among older adults...

Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month

In celebration of National Family Caregivers (NFC) Month in November, Caregivers Network by Sourcewise remains delighted to be supporting all informal caregivers. We understand the dedication and selflessness that defines your role as a family caregiver. In...

Protection & Security

We are committed to educating our community members about scams targeting seniors in Santa Clara County; as well as providing up-to-date information offering protection against such scams. This page offers timely data about scams reported, steps to take when targeted, and how to avoid these scams. Guidance is made available as scams are identified.

Receive updates on identified scams targeting seniors by visiting the national database: fraud.org

Report Fraud and Losses to Keep Yourself Safe Online

You might have heard that scams mostly affect older adults, but reports to the Federal Trade Commission tell a different story. Last year, adults under 60 — our Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z neighbors — were more likely to report losing money to fraud than people 60...

Be Alert for Financial Scams Targeting Older Adults

Scams targeting older adults are increasing. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), “In 2021 there were 92,371 older victims of fraud resulting in $1.7 billion in losses. This was a 74% increase in losses compared to 2020.” Scammers tend to target...

Protect Yourself from Scams and Find Support

Everyone has a right to safety and justice. However, it is estimated that millions of older adults, from all walks of life encounter harmful scams every year. Providing necessary supports to keep everyone safe and engaged as we age is crucial. Ageism (biases against...

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Sourcewise Celebrates its 50th Year Anniversary 

Santa Clara, November 2, 2023: Sourcewise, a community-based nonprofit organization, has achieved a significant milestone—five decades of successfully serving older adults, persons with disabilities and their caregivers in Santa Clara County. In 1973, the organization...

Giving a Lift to Those in Need

Santa Clara, November 2022: Seventy-five-year-old Lillian Squiers no longer drives, and macular degeneration robbed her 74-year-old husband Larry of his ability to pilot a car years ago. They had nowhere to turn for transportation. Then they found Sourcewise — a...

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