Department of Aging
Publications
The following list of resources and publications are produced by the Baltimore County Department of Aging and are available by calling 410-887-2594 or e-mailing aginginfo@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Resources
- Services to the Community - Provides an overview of services provided by the Department of Aging.
- CountyRide Brochure - Includes hours of operation and an application for the Department of Aging's door-to-door para-transit service.
- Housing Options for Seniors in Baltimore County - Details various types of senior housing in the county, including facilities information for senior apartments, assisted living and retirement communities.
- Eating Together in Baltimore County - Describes the Department of Aging's congregate meal program for older adults and their spouses.
- The Caregiver Connection - A free newsletter for caregivers of older adults.
- Senior Digest - The Department of Aging's award-winning newspaper, filled with informative and entertaining articles essential to older adults, including updates on Medicare and Social Security, travel opportunities, and senior center events.
- Baltimore County Nursing Home Advocacy Program - Describes the rights of nursing home residents and how the Advocacy Program may assist residents and their families in resolving problems.
- What Should I Look for in Choosing a Nursing Home - A guide to what information you should take into account when choosing a nursing home.
- Nursing Homes in Baltimore County - Lists certified nursing homes in the county, including certification and facilities information.
- Baltimore County Home Team - Describes the Department of Aging's volunteer program for home visits for homebound seniors.
- Senior Center Brochure - Includes senior center phone numbers and activity information.
- SCOPE Newsletter - Discusses tips and advice for seniors and caregivers on avoiding elder crimes.
Publications
- Focus on Safety - Educational resource to highlight an array of strategies to assure personal, fire, computer and financial safety.
- Courage to Move Forward - Resource providing tools to make decisions about advance directives, dealing with grief/loss and re-engaging in life.
- Age Is Just a Number - Tips and advice for vital aging.
- It May Be Your Third Largest Purchase: Funeral Planning - A resource publication that covers all aspects of preparing and planning for your funeral.
- A Legal Guide for the Aging Family - A booklet to provide valuable guidance on legal issues affecting older adults.
- Community Resources - A valuable resource directory for older adults and their families that provides information on Department of Aging services and other county community services.
- This Card Could Save Your Life - Known as the Orange Refrigerator Card, this card has space to list all your medications and other medical information. Emergency medical personnel look for this card on refrigerators in time of emergency.
- The F.I.L.E. - Contains questions to complete on Financial Information, Investments & Insurance, Legal Documents, and Estate Management and is intended to provide one centralized place for vital information needed upon your death.
- Two Generations - The Department of Aging's magazine to highlight various program and services affecting older adults.
For copies of any of the above or for more information, call 410-887-2594 or e-mail aginginfo@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Revised December 22, 2011
