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Quarterly Newsletter Fall 2026
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Stay Healthy During Cold Weather
As the weather gets colder, it is important to take steps to stay healthy in our day to day. Cold and flu season can make it easier to get sick, especially if you spend more time indoors around other people. One way to protect yourself is by talking with your...
Build Connections in Our Community Through Volunteering
Did you know that by 2030, 25% of California's population is projected to be over the age of 65? It can be difficult to know how to connect with people in different stages of life, so the Sourcewise Volunteer program is here to help facilitate these...
Fee-for-Service Medi-Cal
2026 has brought a lot of changes to Medi-Cal, including, but not limited to: Reinstatement of the asset limit test for people over the age of 65 or with disabilities. Changing federal rules and the change in classification of immigration...
How Respite Helped a Family Caregiver Find His Creative Spark Again
Being a family caregiver is a role that is often taken on by an individual due to surprising and unforeseeable circumstances. For Joel, becoming a caregiver happened to him following his mother's diagnosis with Stage 4 ovarian cancer. Overnight, he uprooted his life...
Holiday Cheer
The holidays are right around the corner- a time for family, friends, and celebration. However, the holiday season may also bring feelings of dread or isolation. A few of us may have family members and friends who live far away or are unable to be reached. Small acts...
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
Deciphering Spam Texts Step-By-Step Guide
Scam texts are more common than you think. Yet, they can be identified and handled safely. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to navigate them: Step 1: Read...
Navigating Around Spam Texts and Emails
Phone calls aren’t the only method that scammers use to take advantage of others. Text messages and emails are methods they use to passively scam victims as well. Below are some helpful tips to avoid spam texts and emails: Don’t click on any links. When clicking a...
Trends in Scams and Impersonation
The number of scams reported in 2020 nearly doubled in comparison to previous years. After reviewing the data for 2025, there are different types of scams that are used more than others. While scams for free vacations and winning the lottery are still present,...
Protecting Yourself from Social Media Scams
With social media being as prominent as it is today, scammers inevitably have found ways to exploit others. Countless different statistics indicate that some victims of scams were originally targeted through social media. Scammers often create fake personas or pretend...
Latest News & Articles
2026 USAging Aging Innovations & Achievement Award Recipient: Project Butterfly
Sourcewise is proud to share that one of our pilot programs, Project Butterfly, was recognized by USAging at the 2026 USAging Aging Innovations & Achievement Awards. USAging is a national association that represents and unites the nation-wide network of Area...
Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period: What Santa Clara County Residents Need to Know
Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is right around the corner! From October 15 through December 7, 2026, Medicare beneficiaries can review their current health and drug coverage and make changes for the 2027 plan year. Any changes you make...
Deciphering Spam Texts Step-By-Step Guide
Scam texts are more common than you think. Yet, they can be identified and handled safely. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to navigate them: Step 1: Read...
Navigating Around Spam Texts and Emails
Phone calls aren’t the only method that scammers use to take advantage of others. Text messages and emails are methods they use to passively scam victims as well. Below are some helpful tips to avoid spam texts and emails: Don’t click on any links. When clicking a...