New and Upcoming

Featured Event
	Walk or Run with Baltimore County Department of Aging at its 3rd Annual Get Ready! Get Set! Get Fit! 5-Kilometer Run and Walk and 1 Mile Walk on Sunday, September 13 at Towson University, Johnny Unitas Stadium. Event begins at 8:30 a.m. Proceeds will benefit BCDA Senior Fitness Centers and exercise programs. For more information visit www.getreadygetsetgetfit5k.com or call 410-887-2040.

Senior Smiles
Community College of Baltimore County’s School of Health Professions will offer preventative dental care to seniors over 60 years of age who have no dental insurance. The program will provide dental screening, cleaning and fluoride treatment free of charge through the Dundalk campus Dental Hygiene Program.

Frequently Requested Services

• Housing Options
  Find information about nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or other housing options, including listings of facilities in Baltimore County.
• Senior Centers
  The 19 senior centers located throughout Baltimore County serve as community focal points for programs, activities and services for County residents age 60 and older and their spouses.
• Transportation
  CountyRide is a transportation program providing service to Baltimore County residents 60 years of age and over, disabled residents aged 21 through 59 and those living in the rural area.
• Volunteer
  Baltimore County Volunteers has launched a partnership with Volunteer Solutions and the United Way to help you volunteer. Search for volunteer opportunities that match your skills and interests.
• Travel Opportunities
  Check the travel calendar for a list of upcoming travel opportunities, or find out what is available through the Senior Center Travel Club in your neighborhood.
• Employment Opportunities
  Find out what your options are as a mature worker in Baltimore County.
• Caregivers Information
  The Department of Aging Caregivers Program offers a variety of resources to help family caregivers to provide good care for older relatives, while also taking care of themselves.
• E-Newsletters
  Sign-up to receive informative e-newsletters such as IMPACT for volunteers and Caregiver Connection.

Contact Us

For information or comments, contact: the Department of Aging via e-mail or call 410-887-2594.

At the left, please find links to valuable information guides and services offered to senior citizens and their families by the Baltimore County Department of Aging.

• Latest information about closings or late openings of seniors centers and CountyRide due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
  
• Visit Aging's informative website, Taking Care of Mom and Dad, and find copies of two of the Department of Aging's newest publications: It May Be Your Third Largest Purchase is an informative discussion of funeral planning; A Legal Guide for the Aging Family discusses a myriad of topics, from Grandparent's Rights to Advance Directives.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Baltimore County Department of Aging is to develop and administer programs and activities that support Baltimore County senior citizens in their efforts to remain healthy, active, and independent members of the community and to provide, coordinate, and advocate for services which ensure the highest quality of life for both active and health-impaired seniors, their families, and caregivers.

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Revised July 1, 2009