Adult Day Care Licensing

Adult day care facilities are licensed and monitored; call Adult Community Evaluation Services (410-313-6450) for information. Funding is provided through the Health Department and State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Care for Frail Adults

To arrange care for frail adults age 65 and older who are moderately to severely impaired, contact Adult Community Evaluation Services (410-313-5980). Some services may require partial payment by the client, depending upon income.

Group Programs for Frail Elderly

Senior adults age 50-up or those age 18-up and disabled who need assistance with activities or daily living may be eligible for extended nutrition programs. Call Maryland Access Point (410-313-5980) for details.

Job Training

Low-income senior citizens may be eligible for employment and training services through the Jobs Partnership Training Act. Call the Office of Workforce Development (410-290-2620) for details about this program which recruits seniors for employment, locates employers, provides job interviews, helps clients complete applications, and develops job fairs.

Adult Guardianships

To set up guardianships for incompetent adults age 65 and older who have no private guardian, call Adult Community Evaluation Services (410-313-6450). The Maryland Office on Aging provides funds.

Legal Services

Contractual legal services with a private attorney are available at no charge for eligible seniors (low income, frail, minority, disabled). Priority areas are social security, food stamps, medical assistance denials, landlord-tenant problems, assistance regarding abuse, protective services and other documented needs. Call Maryland Access Point (410-313-5980) for screening.

Notary Services

Notary services are available at the Bain Center and for homebound or institutionalized seniors. Call Maryland Access Point (410-313-5980) for information.

Renter Tax Credit

Call the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (410-767-4433 or 1-800-944-7403) for information about a Renter Tax Credit available to people age 60-up.

Social Security

Maryland Access Point (410-313-5980) helps adults age 50-up and those age 18-up with disabilities to obtain Social Security benefits and income.

Tax Help

Senior adults age 50-up can call Maryland Access Point (410-313-5980) for counseling on taxes.

Wills and Legal Screening

Adults age 60 and older can call Maryland Access Point to register for an appointment with a volunteer attorney.

Food Distribution

The Community Action Council (410-313-6440) coordinates food distribution and seasonal basket programs for seniors age 50-up and seniors age 18-up with disabilities. Maryland Access Point (410-313-5980) takes applications for the Food Bank.

Nutrition Sites

Nutrition sites provide meals, support services and activities through the Older Americans' Act for adults age 60 and older or those age 55-up with disabilities. Contributions are accepted toward meal costs. The Board of Education and Meals on Wheels prepare meals, which meet one-third of the recommended daily requirements. Call Maryland Access Point (410-313-5980) for details.

Alcohol and Drug Awareness

The Addictions Services Center (410-313-6202) offers alcohol and drug awareness programs for senior citizens.

CAMM Project

Curb Abuse in Medicare and Medicaid provides counseling and information on health care fraud. The Office on Aging (410-313-7392) coordinates the project locally.

Free Mammograms

Eligible women ages 50-over can receive free mammograms from the Health Department (410-313-7500).

Geriatric Evaluation

Functionally impaired adults may receive geriatric evaluation services. Call Adult Community Evaluation Services (410-313-6450)

Health Advocacy

Seniors can call Maryland Access Point (410-313-5980) for health counseling assistance and advocacy.

Health and Wellness for Elderly

The Office on Aging (410-313-6410) provides a variety of programs for senior adults including reduced fees for eye examinations and dental services, health screenings, fairs, lectures and classes.

Health Insurance

The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP), funded by the state and federal governments and donations, provides services in four general areas for seniors age 60-up or seniors age 55-up who are disabled:

• Medicare claims assistance;
• information about health insurance;
• assistance in securing legal advocacy services in connection with claims; and
• assistance in selecting appropriate Medigap or long term care insurance coverage.

A trained volunteer or the coordinator makes home visits. Call Maryland Access Point (410-313-5980).

Immunizations

Call the Health Department center nearest you for information about influenza and pneumonia vaccines available at low cost to seniors age 65-up.

Psychiatric Hospital Clearance

Adults age 65 and older need clearance to be admitted to a state psychiatric hospital. Call Adult Community Evaluation Services (410-313-6450).

Energy Assistance

Maryland Access Point (410-313-5980) helps the Community Action Council (410-313-6440) with applications for energy assistance from adults age 50-up and adults age 18-up with disabilities.

Home Repairs

Maryland Access Point (410-313-5980) helps adults age 50-up or age 18-up with disabilities to obtain home repair services.

Long Term Care

Residents, family members, friends or staff may call the Long Term Care Ombudsman (410-313-6423) at the Bain Center with problems or complaints.

Nursing Home Quality

Nursing home deficiencies are on file in the office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman (410-313-6423) at the Bain Center and at the library.

Nursing Home Residents

The Long Term Care Ombudsman (410-313-6423) serves as an advocate for residents of nursing homes and other long-term-care facilities, and investigates and works to resolve problems or complaints concerning services or treatment residents receive. The ombudsman is required to keep information confidential.

Section 8 Rental Assistance

Protective Services

Adult Protective Services (410-872-4204) of the Department of Social Services investigates reports of abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults age 18-up. Services are provided without regard to income.

Smoke Detectors

Smoke detectors are provided to elderly residents. Call Fire and Rescue (410-313-6040).

Arts Tickets

The Senior Entertainment and Arts Ticket Service (SEATS) provides free or discounted tickets for dinner theaters, plays, cultural and sporting events through a membership program. Call the Bain Center (410-313-7213).

Cable News Show

For information about "Spotlight on Seniors," a senior news show on Comcast public access channel, call the Bain Center (410-313-7213).

Dancers, Instrumentalists and Singers

Call the Bain Center (410-313-7213) for details about the Golden Girls tap dance troupe, the Goldenaires band or a choral group for senior adults.

Drop-in Recreation

Call Recreation and Parks (410-313-7311) for information about drop-in senior programs at the Kiwanis-Wallas Park Recreation Center and the Bain Center.

Fitness Activities

Maryland Access Point (410-313-5980) helps seniors obtain physical fitness and leisure time information.

Library Link

Senior housing sites may register to obtain a rotating collection of up to 50 library items. Call the nearest Howard County branch library for more information.

Library Homebound Services

Home-bound persons with temporary or permanent disabilities may call the Howard County Library (410-313-7760) to arrange delivery of library materials by volunteers.

Recreational Activities

The Department of Recreation and Parks (410-313-7311) coordinates a variety of classes, socials, sports, trips and workshops especially for seniors.

Senior Center Activities

Call your nearest senior center for information about educational, recreational and social activities planned for seniors.

Senior Center Libraries

The Bain Center (410-313-7213) has a health and wellness library (open Mon., Tues. & Wed. 10 a.m.-noon; Thurs. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.) and a lending library (open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-noon) for seniors.

Senior Peer Resources

County seniors age 50-up can call the Bain Center (410-313-7213) for an application to join SPRING (Senior Peer Resources Individuals, Networks and Groups). The fee is $12 per quarter or $20 for six months.

Seniors' Travel Club

The Bain Center Council sponsors a Seniors' Travel club. Call the center (410-313-7213) for more information.

Demographic Information

The Office on Aging (410-313-6410) has demographic information from census data regarding elderly persons.

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