Through a grant from the National Family Caregivers Support Program (NFCSP), the Baltimore County Department of Aging (BCDA) Caregivers Program serves family caregivers of Baltimore County residents over age 60, older relatives over age 55 with primary care responsibility for individuals under 18 as well as adults aged 18 to 59 with disabilities. The program offers a variety of resources to help family caregivers provide good care for their care recipients and to take better care of themselves.
Upcoming Events
Please check often for updates, or contact the Caregivers Program.
- Disaster Preparedness for the Caregiver
- Thursday April 25, 2024 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Become a Dementia Friend
- Tuesday May 07, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Assistive Technology
- Monday May 13, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Caregiver Resource Session
- Wednesday May 29, 2024 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Aphasia: Tips and Resources
- Monday June 03, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
Outreach and Education
- Outreach Events for Family Caregivers—Offered throughout Baltimore County in senior centers and virtually via Webex. Educational programs include Dealing With Dementia, Building Better Caregivers, Caregiver Support Network and an annual conference. To learn more, call 410-887-4724.
- Community Resource Guide—An annual regional directory of services and resources for seniors and people with disabilities, the Community Resources Guide is available online and in paper version at your local senior center and public library.
Quarterly Newsletter for Family Caregivers of Older Adults
Caregiver Connection is a free, quarterly newsletter filled with practical information, helpful strategies, event announcements and new resources for family caregivers of older adults. Read past editions of the Caregiver Connection newsletter.
Support Programs
Individual Caregiver Consultations
If you are the family caregiver of a relative who is over age 60 and resides in Baltimore County, you can take advantage of a one-hour private consultation with a Baltimore County Department of Aging (BCDA) Caregiver Specialist who will review your caregiving situation and offer specific guidance and resource suggestions.
During the Caregiver Consultation, the Specialist will provide materials and information to help you provide good care for your older relative, while also taking better care of yourself. The consultation is designed to be an introduction to various programs and resources that could assist in maintaining your older relative at home in the community.
To arrange a Caregiver Consultation, complete an intake with the Caregivers Program by calling 410-887-4724. There is no charge for this service.
Local Support Groups
Local support groups are an important resource for caregivers to talk with others about problems and solutions. Some support groups are general and others are specific to a certain disease or condition. For more information, contact the group you are interested in.
Area of Focus | Support Group |
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Addiction | The Wellness and Recovery Network—410-444-4500 |
Alzheimer's Disease |
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Caregivers |
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Dementia | Carroll Lutheran Village, Westminster—443-605-1057 |
Diabetes | American Diabetes Association—410-265-0075 |
Heart | American Heart Association—410-685-7074 |
Mental Health |
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | Greater DC and Maryland Chapter, National MS Society
Johns Hopkins Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center—410-955-8795 |
Parkinson's Disease | Erikson Oakcrest—410-657-3527 |
Primary Progressive Aphasia, Frontotemporal Degeneration | Loyola Graduate Center, Columbia—410-279-3982 |
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy | Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy—800-457-4777 |
Stroke Survivors |
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Center Connection
The Center Connection Program is designed for individuals who need supportive services to participate in Senior Center programs, but do not need physical assistance or close supervision.