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Quarterly Newsletter Summer 2023
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Explore Care Management Services by Sourcewise
Sourcewise Care Management programs offer support to adults in Santa Clara County with resources and options. The Care Management team works with clients and their loved ones to assess the client’s situation and develop a personalized plan that fits their social,...
Importance of Caregiver Support Groups
Participating in support groups can be beneficial for caregivers, offering them a critical lifeline in their caregiving experience. These support groups provide a safe and understanding space for caregivers to share their experiences, concerns, and emotions with other...
Pickleball: An Adaptable, Approachable Sport for Summer
What is Pickleball? Pickleball is a racquet sport in which two to four players use a solid paddle to hit a lightweight ball over a net. The pickleball court uses the same dimensions as badminton and uses the rules and net of tennis with a few modifications. As we...
The Inflation Reduction Act Will Benefit Millions of Americans
Prescription drug price increases are one of the main reasons why some Americans skip or delay filling their drug prescriptions. According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in...
Baby Boomers Recognition Day
Every year, Baby Boomers Recognition Day is celebrated on August 17. Baby Boomers or simply ‘boomers’ refers to those born between 1946 -1964 in the U.S., which would be between the ages of 59 and 77 years old. Baby Boomers Recognition Day was initially held in June...
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
Avoid Scams Promising to Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate
Credit card interest rate reduction scams could occur when a caller implies its company has special relationships with card issuers that can help secure lower interest rates. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) advises consumers who receive a call like this to approach...
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...
Latest News & Articles
Sourcewise Named Recipient of Prestigious Aging Innovations Award from USAging
Santa Clara, August 7, 2023: Sourcewise is thrilled to announce that MyPlan by Sourcewise received a 2023 Aging Innovations Award from USAging, one of the highest honors presented by USAging to its members. MyPlan, which connects care managers to caregivers to provide...
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...
Attend Sourcewise Community Education Presentations to Learn More About 2023 Medicare Updates
Santa Clara, October 12, 2022: Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs every year from October 15 to December 7. The Sourcewise Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) will launch its virtual presentation series called “Medicare’s 2022 Annual...
Sourcewise Google Home Smart Speaker Program Receives Prestigious Aging Innovations Award from USAging
Santa Clara, July 28, 2022: Sourcewise announces that its Google Home Smart Speaker (GHSS) Program recently received a 2022 Aging Innovations Award from USAging, one of the highest honors presented by USAging to its members. The GHSS, a pilot program, which provided a...