by Shannin | Oct 8, 2026 | 2025 Winter, Authorized Services, Communication, Consumer, Consumer Responsibilities, Hiring Providers, IHSS, Managing Providers, Mental Health, Newsletter, PA Registry, Programs, Santa Clara County, Well Being
By Angelina Soria January 2025 | 2025 Winter Newsletter In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) consumers have the important task of finding their own Independent Provider (IP). This involves a range of responsibilities, such as interviewing, hiring, training, supervising,...
by Shannin | Oct 8, 2026 | 2024 Fall, Activities, Advisory Board, Aging, Communication, Community Resources, Consumer, IHSS, Newsletter, Policy Updates, Providers, Santa Clara County, Well Being
By Janie Whiteford, IHSS Advisory Board Chair October 2024 | 2024 Fall Newsletter Santa Clara County In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) has an Advisory Board (AB) to serve as the local voice of IHSS consumers. The AB is made up of 9 members—five IHSS consumers and...
by Shannin | Oct 8, 2026 | 2024 Fall, Aging, Community Resources, Consumer, Health, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Policy Updates, Programs, Santa Clara County, Well Being
By Marcelo Espiritu October 2024 | 2024 Fall Newsletter The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is open now through December 7, 2024. Each year, Medicare drug and health plans may change premiums, benefits, and out-of- pocket costs. In September, Medicare...
by Shannin | Oct 8, 2026 | 2024 Fall, Activities, Aging, Communication, Community Resources, Health, Newsletter, Policy Updates, Santa Clara County, Well Being
By Shannin Prather October 2024 | 2024 Fall Newsletter For individuals with limited resources or mobility, going to the polls to vote on election day can be challenging. This is a major obstacle that may cause seniors or individuals with disabilities to struggle to...
by Shannin | Oct 8, 2026 | 2024 Fall, Aging, Community Resources, Consumer, Health, Mental Health, Newsletter, Programs, Providers, Safety, Santa Clara County, Well Being
By Shannin Prather October 2024 | 2024 Fall Newsletter In 2019, only 84% of those eligible to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participated in the program, leaving eligible participants without access to benefits for food. Nationally, an...
