Each month, the nurses in the Health & Wellness Program mail out a packet of current health information and resources, an activity page or two, and community resource flyers to homebound seniors. We are pleased to now offer this "Howdy Packet" online as well for those interested. 

Senior Scam Stopper Webinar

The webinar, "Senior Scam Stopper", is available for viewing. A lot of valuable information was shared by the panel about the latest scams and fraud in order to help prevent more victims of this type of crime.

MIND Diet Presentation

For those who missed the workshop (or would like to view it again) by SCC Public Health Nutritionist, Jocelyn Dubin, MS, RD, the recording is available for viewing. Learn the best foods for brain health and wellness, reducing the risk of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.

Weekly Wellness 

Mindfulness Meditation

• First Tuesday of the month at 10:15 a.m. via Zoom with Chris Becker.
• All other Tuesdays in person at the Senior Center, room 231

Blood Pressure Screening Drop-in Clinic

 Thursdays, 10 - 11 a.m. | Senior Center, room 131.

By Appointment

Health Education and Coaching

Our RNs teach and facilitate activities about important health-related concerns. They also provide information and referral to services/resources such as Access VTA, transportation, food assistance, utility discounts, home care, insurance, housing, and more:

- Elder abuse concerns                               - Caregiver support for families
- Chronic disease management                  - Advanced Healthcare Directives & POLSTs
- Monthly wellness checks via phone          - Navigating your healthcare system
- Fall prevention and home safety               - Making appointments

Care Management

Enrollment as a care management client follows an intake interview. This service is free and for City of Santa Clara residents and their families. We identify health, social, and functional needs through assessment, then develop a care plan. We help you access services and evaluate outcomes. We provide information and help you connect to community resources.

What We Don't Do

• Caregiving help normally prescribed by a physician through a home health agency or nursing care provided in a medical clinic such as wound care, medication administration, assistance with Activities of Daily Living. We do not provide psychotherapy or counseling.
• We are unable to provide referrals to self-employed private care givers.
• We are not an emergency response program. If the situation you are calling about is an emergency, please call 9-1-1. 

To Access Services

1. Our RNs can answer many questions over the phone. Please call the Senior Center Front Desk to be put through to the RN working that day. We will call you back as soon as we can if you get voicemail.
   
   
2. Our services are free. We will provide information, referrals and resources to anyone needing help. You must be a City of Santa Clara resident for Care Management services.
   
   
3. Enrollment in Care Management services by our RN Care Manager provides:
   
   - in-depth assessment of your needs
   - assistance with identifying strengths, gaps and goals
   - help connecting to services
   - monthly monitoring as needed
   
   
4. We act as "Community Connectors". We partner with you for a service period based on your plan of care. We will re-evaluate at the end of that time.
   
   
5. Due to the volume of clients served and scope of our program, we do not provide intensive care management like that provided by a private geriatric care manager. We can help you connect with that kind of assistance if needed.