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Newsletter Catagories
Safety
Staying Cool in The Heat
Overheating can be avoided with proper precautions. With awareness and forethought, everyone can safely enjoy the warm Santa Clara Valley weather.
Health & Safety: Keep Your Belongings Secure
When something has been misplaced or has gone missing you may feel a sense of stress and anxiety – and these feelings can impact your physical and mental health.
California Hospital & Family Caregiving Law
The new California Hospital & Family Caregiver Law will help ensure that the person you designate as your primary caregiver will have the information and training necessary to keep you healthy and safe after a hospital stay
Community Resource Highlight: 711
California Relay Service (CRS) provides free assistance with telephone calls for those with hearing or speech impairments or memory loss.
24th Annual Senior Resource and Wellness Fair
The Senior Wellness Fair is a free event open to the aging community, caretakers, and others.
Training Opportunities
Support your care provider in their efforts to become better at caring for you and encourage them to attend the Public Authority Services Training Department’s free classes
Call & Connect Schedule
No-cost training and information sessions exclusively available to IHSS consumers in Santa Clara County via telephone.
Health & Safety: Maintaining Boundaries With Your Providers
It’s easy to blur the lines between ‘boss’ and ‘buddy,’ especially when working in a home setting. When these lines get blurred, it becomes difficult to differentiate appropriate behavior from situations that may be inappropriate.
Community Resource Highlights: Sourcewise I&A and IHSS Advisory Board
April 2016 | 2016 Spring NewsletterSourcewise Information & Awareness (I&A) When you or a loved one encounters a difficult situation, it can...