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, as well as grandparents over age 55 with primary care responsibility for grandchildren. The program offers a variety of resources to help family caregivers provide good care for their relatives and take better care of themselves.
Upcoming Events
Please check often for updates, or contact the Caregivers Program.
- Become a Dementia Friend
- Tuesday October 03, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
- Virtual WebEx Meeting
- Building Better Caregivers
- Monday October 16, 2023 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- Zoom
- Building Better Caregivers
- Monday October 23, 2023 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- Zoom
- Building Better Caregivers
- Monday October 30, 2023 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- Zoom
- Building Better Caregivers
- Monday November 06, 2023 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- Zoom
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 Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Addiction | The Wellness and Recovery Network | 410-444-4500 |
| Alcoholism | Alcoholics Anonymous: One Voice Dundalk Recovery Community Center | 410-282-1706 |
| Alzheimer's Disease | Alzheimer's Association | 410-561-9099 |
| Alzheimer's Association, Young Onset Early Stage Memory Loss | 410-561-9099 | |
| Alzheimer's Association 24-Hour Helpline | 800-272-3900 | |
| Brightview Catonsville | 410-788-5001 | |
| Holly Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation | 410-823-5310 | |
| Hopkins ElderPlus at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center | 410-550-7044 | |
| King David Nursing and Rehab | 410-486-1500 | |
| Renaissance Terrace at Charlestown Care Center, Catonsville | 410-247-3400, extension 8791 | |
| Bereavement and Grief | Bereaved Parents USA | 410-321-7053 |
| Center for Grief and Loss, Stella Maris | 410-252-4500, extension 7291 | |
| Community Hospice of Maryland | 866-234-7742 | |
| Gilchrist Hospice Care | 443-849-8251 | |
| Heartland Hospice | 410-719-8670 | |
| Jewish Community Services | 410-466-9200 | |
| St. Joseph Medical Center (widow and widowers) | 410-337-1109 | |
| Cancer | American Cancer Society | 410-931-6850 |
| Cancer Information Service | 800-422-6237 | |
| Heartland Hospice | 410-719-8670 | |
| Caregivers | Jewish Community Services | 410-466-9200 |
| Caregiver Support Group, Brightview Senior Living Perry Hall | 410-529-1903 | |
| Caregivers Support Group, Kernan Hospital | 410-448-6307 | |
| Dementia | Support Group, Carroll Lutheran Village, Westminster | 443-605-1057 |
| Diabetes | American Diabetes Association | 410-265-0075 |
| University of Maryland, St. Joseph Medical Center | 410-337-1382 | |
| Eating Disorders | Overeaters Anonymous | 443-475-0443 |
| Epilepsy | Abilities Network, Inc. and Epilepsy Foundation of Chesapeake Region | 410-828-7700, extension 1259 |
| Hearing Impairment | The Hearing and Speech Agency (HASA) | 410-318-6780 |
| Heart | American Heart Association | 410-685-7074 |
| LGBT Caregivers | LGBT Health Resource Center of Chase Brexton Health Care | 410-837-2050, extension 1216 |
| Mental Health | Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) | 410-435-2600 |
| On Our Own, Towson | 410-494-4163 | |
| Ateaze Senior Center, Dundalk "The Best Things in Life" | 410-887-7233 | |
| Catonsville Senior Center "Issues in Aging" | 410-887-0900 | |
| Essex Senior Center "Issues in Aging" | 410-887-0267 | |
| Liberty Senior Center, Randallstown "Adventures in Aging" | 410-887-0780 | |
| Parkville Senior Center "Psychology of Aging" | 410-887-5338 | |
| Pikesville Senior Center "Issues in Aging" | 410-887-1245 | |
| Mesothelioma | Various locations and online resources | 1-888-385-2024 |
| Mesothelioma Center | 844-245-1409 | |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | Greater DC and Maryland Chapter, National MS Society | 1-800-344-4867 or 443-641-1200 |
| Osteoporosis | Osteoporosis Support Group, Greater Baltimore Medical Center | 443-849-3308 |
| Parkinson's Disease | Johns Hopkins Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center | 410-955-8795 |
| University of Maryland's Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center | 410-328-7809 | |
| Primary Progressive Aphasia, Frontotemporal Degeneration | Loyola Graduate Center, Columbia | 410-279-3982 |
| Progressive Supranuclear Palsy | Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Support Group | 800-457-4777 |
| Stroke | Stroke Support Group for Survivors and Family, Kernan Hospital | 888-453-7626 |
| Return Program, Sinai Hospital | 410-601-6080 | |
| Stroke Club, Good Samaritan Hospital | 443-444-5500 | |
| Stroke Survivor Support Group, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center | 410-337-1337 | |
| Stroke Survivor Support Group, Towson University Institute for Well-Being | 410-704-3095 | |
| SEASONS Suicide Bereavement (for survivors of those who have committed suicide) | 410-683-0159 | |
| Suicide Support Group (for friends and relatives of those who committed suicide) | 410-916-7175 | |
| Victims of Crimes | Families of Homicide and Drunk Driving Victims | 410-887-6650 |
| Vision Impairment | Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) | 410-737-2600 |
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.