The Baltimore County Department of Aging has recently produced Age Is Just a Number. Produced in partnership with Patuxent Publishing, the book provides general information and advice on how individuals can age well and care for their bodies and mind. You can pick up your free copy of Age Is Just A Number at Baltimore County senior centers or libraries. 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. - 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.
- Diabetes - Information about the disease that affects 18.2 million people in the United States.
- Senior Resources - A valuable resource directory for older adults and their families that provides information on Department of Aging services and other county community services.
- They're Calling and They Won't Hang Up - A booklet on avoiding telemarketing scams and frauds.
- Finding the Forest Through The Trees - A step-by-step guide to locate resources to help senior adults remain in their home or move to a different living situation.
- 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.
- Operation TRIAD (Telephone Reassurance Information Auto Dial) - The police notify registered senior residents by an automated phone call if there is crime targeted against the elderly in their neighborhood. To sign up for the program, just fill out the pink card which is available at county senior centers and libraries.
- 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.
- Find Your Opportunity, Volunteer in Our Community - Opportunities to volunteer with numerous agencies to choose from.
- Baltimore County Community Emergency Resource Directory - A guide to assist citizens and communities to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Publications on the following subjects are also available from the Department of Aging: - Social Security and Medicare
- Medicare Prescription Drug Program
- Alzheimer's Disease Brochures
- Various health-related brochures
- Other County Programs
For copies of any of the above, or for more information call: 410-887-2594 or e-mail aginginfo@baltimorecountymd.gov. Revised July 29, 2009 |
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