Q. Does your Department offer any publications that might be of help to me?
A. Yes, the Department of Aging has numerous publications. For a complete listing see our Publications section. To request a copy send an e-mail to aginginfo@baltimorecountymd.gov or call 410-887-2594. The newest publications include: - Baltimore County Senior Resources
- Courage to Move Forward
- Planning for your Future (Long Term Care)
- A Legal Guide for the Aging Family
- It May be Your third Largest Purchase (Funeral Pre-Planning)
The Department of Aging also publishes a newspaper, Senior Digest, and a newsletter for caregivers, Caregiver Connection, as well as many informational brochures. Back to top Q. What is Senior Digest?
A. Senior Digest is a newspaper published eight times a year by Baltimore County Department of Aging. It is filled with useful information including both local and national issues, health, travel and entertainment ideas, legal and financial tips, recipes and nutritional advice, interviews, calendars of events at senior centers, travel opportunities and much more. Back to top Q. How do I get Senior Digest?
A. Senior Digest is available by subscription only and is mailed to subscribers' homes approximately every six weeks. The cost for a year's subscription is $5 for Baltimore County residents aged 60 and over, $7 for anyone else. Call 410-887-3050 or mail your check or money order, payable to Senior Digest, to Senior Digest, 611 Central Avenue, Towson, MD 21204. You may also print out the Senior Digest subscription form and mail back with your check or money. Back to top Q. Can I send a gift subscription for a friend?
A. Yes. Simply follow the instructions above and include your name and phone number. A gift card will be sent to the recipient. Back to top Q. Can I subscribe for more than one year?
A. Yes, you may. Simply multiply the yearly cost (either $5 or $7) by the number of years for which you wish to subscribe and make your check payable for that amount. We regret that we cannot offer discounts for multiple-year subscriptions. Back to top Q. Will I find advertisements in Senior Digest?
A. Yes, you will. Businesses interested in reaching the senior market advertise their products and services in Senior Digest. There are also classified ads placed both by businesses and readers. Non-business classified ads are reasonably priced at 50 cents a word (minimum $2). Back to top Revised October 21, 2008 | 
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