Information for Caregivers

Through a grant from the National Family Caregivers Support Program (NFCSP), the Caregivers Program serves family members caring for Baltimore County seniors over age 60, as well as grandparents who are seniors with primary care responsibility of grandchildren.

The Baltimore County Department of Aging Caregivers Program offers a variety of services and resources to help family caregivers to provide good care for older relatives, while also taking care of themselves.

Spring Caregivers Mini-Conference

Baltimore County Department of Aging presents a half day educational event for family caregivers of older adults, offered free of charge to the public.

When: Saturday May 1from 9 a.m. to noon

Where: Edgemere Senior Center, 6600 North Point Road, Edgemere MD 21219

• Hear the latest legislative updates from Legislative Liaison, Michael Lachance, Maryland Department of Aging.
• Gain knowledge of legal considerations for the aging family, with Jason Frank, Esq of Frank, Frank & Scherr, LLC.
• Learn about local and national resources presented by Michelle Marseilles, manager of the Caregivers Program for Baltimore County Department of Aging.
• View wellness techniques and stress management tips by Medifecta Healthcare Training.

Admission to the Caregivers Mini-Conference is free. Complimentary beverage service. This event is designed specifically for family caregivers, to help meet the challenges of caring for aging relatives and older adults.

For more information, contact Senior Information and Assistance at 410-887-2594.

Free Quarterly Newsletter

Caregiver Connection is a free newsletter filled with practical information for family caregivers of older adults. It is available by mail, by e-mail, and on this web site.

Taking Care of Mom and Dad (c) Web Site

Explore senior services, ranging from independent living to hospice care, at www.takingcareofmomanddad.net. 

Support Groups

Local Support Groups are an important resource for caregivers to talk to others about problems and solutions. Some support groups are general, and others are disease-specific.

Education and Outreach

Outreach events are offered to the general public throughout Baltimore County in a variety of locations including senior centers, the work place, houses of worship, and area universities.

To learn more about upcoming events, contact Senior Information and Assistance at 410-887-2594.

Consultations

Caregivers Program Specialists offer free individual Consultations to family caregivers who would like support, guidance, and resources regarding the care of their loved one.  Limited respite stipends are available to eligible families to help them pay for care so they can take a break from their caregiving responsibilities.

Medicaid Waiver Information

For eligible clients, the State will pay for covered services to enable them to stay in the community. Medicaid's Home and Community Based Services waiver program is also known as Medicaid Waiver.

Medicare Interactive Web Tool

Medicare Interactive, brought to you by the Medicare Rights Center, features details about Medicare-covered services, coordination of benefits, what to do in the prescription drug coverage gap, and much more. Easy to understand answers about Medicare benefits and options can be found at www.medicareinteractive.org.

Contact Baltimore County Department of Aging

For additional information about any of these services for family caregivers, call BCDA Senior Information and Assistance at 410-887-2594 or send an e-mail to aginginfo@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Revised February 2, 2010