Hello and welcome! I am so excited to be reaching out to you today. As a new member joining the Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI), I look forward to serving you and your loved ones. My goal is to ensure that our community remains vibrant, connected, and supported. Whether you are a longtime participant or…

If you’ve ever stood at the pharmacy counter, heart racing a little as you wait for the technician to read out your total, you are not alone. For years, one of the biggest stressors for seniors has been the unpredictable, and often skyrocketing, cost of prescription drugs. We’ve all heard the stories, or perhaps lived…

If you live in Brentwood, Oakley, or Antioch, you know the drill. It’s 2026, and your mailbox is likely overflowing with "URGENT" postcards and glossy brochures featuring seniors hiking mountains and smiling at salads. Every single one of them claims to have the "best" plan. But when you’re sitting at your kitchen table trying to…

Hi there, neighbor! If you’ve found your way to this corner of the internet, chances are your mailbox is currently overflowing with glossy brochures, your phone won’t stop ringing with "Unknown Caller" IDs, and you’re starting to feel like "Medicare" is just another word for "Massive Headache." I’m Gemma Sambi, and I want to be…

Hi there, neighbor! If you’ve found your way to this corner of the internet, chances are your mailbox is currently overflowing with glossy brochures, your phone won’t stop ringing with "Unknown Caller" IDs, and you’re starting to feel like "Medicare" is just another word for "Massive Headache." I’m Gemma Sambi, and I want to be…

Hi there, neighbor! If you’ve found your way to this corner of the internet, chances are your mailbox is currently overflowing with glossy brochures, your phone won’t stop ringing with "Unknown Caller" IDs, and you’re starting to feel like "Medicare" is just another word for "Massive Headache." I’m Gemma Sambi, and I want to be…

Hey there! If you’re reading this, chances are you’re getting close to that big 6-5 milestone, or maybe you’re already there and feeling a bit overwhelmed by the mountain of mail arriving at your house in Stockton, Sacramento, or San Jose. First off, take a deep breath. You’ve worked hard, and you deserve healthcare that…

Hey there! It’s Gemma Sambi. I’m reaching out today because I’ve got my eye on the calendar, and if you’re currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, you should have your eye on it, too. Today is Friday, March 20th. That means we are officially in the "eleventh hour." You have exactly 11 days left…