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Dear Friend, With the uncertainties of today’s economy, Medicare and Social Security, it’s reassuring to know that some things don’t change. Since 1991, the Coalition of Geriatric Services (COGS) has helped the elder care providers in Howard and the surrounding counties organize to discuss current issues and trends as well as advocate for the senior population in our community. We also support the training of nursing assistants through a scholarship program with Howard Community College as well as research activities, shared problem solving and networking. COGS supports the organizations that help make life easier for our aging population. Through Fall Fest and other fundraisers, we have donated over $60,000 to Neighbor Ride and the Howard County Office on Aging’s Vivian L. Reid Community Fund – two nonprofit agencies who work for the elderly in our communities. This directory puts you in touch with the best individuals, private companies and public agencies that provide services to older adults. The members of COGS are dedicated to their clients and offer services ranging from housing, in-home care, insurance and financial products, construction, transportation, medical specialties, hospital care and other services. When you contact one of our members you can be assured that they share the common goal of improving the lives of older adults. Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with the many organizations, practitioners and public agencies that are available to you. Feel free to share this information with your family members, colleagues and other senior care providers. Contact information is available for each member so please keep this directory handy and use it often – it is a valuable resource for all of us who care for older adults.

Sincerely, Deb Valenza President, Coalition of Geriatric Services

6 Member Listings 27 Membership Application Table of 25 About COGS 28 Member Benefits Contents 25 Board of Directors 29 Executive Members 26 Who We Support 30 Index of Members Make a difference in the life of a senior. Support Fall Fest 2014 Join Us For Fall Fest / Casino Night 2014

Friday, November 14, 2014 6 – 10 p.m.

The Great Room at Historic Savage Mill 8600 Foundry Street, Savage, MD 20763

Featuring: A fabulous silent auction, casino gaming entertainment, dinner, dancing and more! All proceeds to benefit Neighbor Ride and the Howard County Office on Aging’s Vivian L. Reid Community Fund.

Tickets on Sale at www.cogsmd.org.

For more information, contact COGS Administrator, Becky Sieck at [email protected] COGS | 2014-2015 Directory

2ND FAMILY ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION-GREATER MD CHAPTER 6200 Georgetown Blvd., Suite E 1850 York Rd., Suite D Eldersburg, MD 21784 Timonium, MD 21093 phone 443-609-3640 phone 410-561-9099 fax 443-609-3627 fax 410-561-3433 e-mail [email protected] e-mail [email protected] web www.2ndFamily.com web www.alz.org/maryland Deborah Hanna, Community Liaison Cass Naugle, Executive Director 2nd Family Home Health Services, LLC focuses on personalized, The Alzheimer’s Association is dedicated to eliminating Alzheimer’s quality, loving care and provides support to seniors in their homes, disease through the advancement of research, enhancing care and retirement communities, and rehabilitation facilities. From a few support for all affected and reducing the risk of dementia through hours a week to live-in care, 2nd Family customizes a care plan the promotion of brain health. for each family’s situation, budget, personality and unique needs. PATRON MEMBER Using our staff of Alzheimer’s certified caregivers, a Registered Nurse oversees your personal care with scheduled updates. 2nd Family improves the lives of seniors throughout Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, and Howard Counties. Give us a call to arrange a free, ATLANTIC HOME EQUITY - REVERSE MORTGAGE in-home consultation. SPECIALIST 9603 Deereco Road, Suite 301 Timonium, MD 21093 AAA PHYSICAL THERAPY phone 877-773-8377 6955 Oakland Mills Rd., Suite E e-mail [email protected] Columbia, MD 21045 web www.mtglender.net phone 410-922-9955 TREVOR BARRINGER, JD/MBA, Reverse Mortgage Specialist fax 443-864-5095 A reverse mortgage is an important financial option which all e-mail [email protected] homeowners age 62 and older need to fully understand. Locally web www.aaaptmd.com based, I offer folks the opportunity to become completely familiar with Alreen Day Alfonso, PT, CIMT, OCS the product, ask any questions, and see all the actual dollar figures Nina Evangelista, PT for the variety of payout options. I promise honest straight talk, no AAA PHYSICAL THERAPY is a privately owned practice of skilled “sales pitch” – just the information you need to make a fully informed and certified physical therapists who specialize in orthopedic and decision as to whether (or not) a reverse mortgage would make sense geriatric rehabilitation. Our exceptional care begins with a thorough given your individual circumstances. [NMLS#126333,479648] evaluation and followed by a comprehensive treatment plan. Our mission is to provide the best personalized physical therapy possible. BEING THERE SENIOR CARE LLC Medicare and most insurance plans accepted! 6023 Ivy League Dr. SEE OUR Catonsville, MD 21228 AD ON ABILITIES NETWORK phone 410-971-8999 PAGES 8503 LaSalle Road fax 410-744-7016 7 & 36 Towson, MD 21286 e-mail [email protected] phone 410-828-7700 web www.BeingThereSeniorCare.com fax 410-828-7708 Linda Cromwell, Founder/President e-mail [email protected] Available for long term or respite care, we offer personal non- web www.abilitiesnetwork.org medical one on one in home care, and at at any assisted living or Heather Murphy, Director of Move Management Services residential facility. From 4-24 hours a day 7 days a week, we can Abilities Network provides customized services to children, adults provide assistance with the activities of daily living to include help and families of differing abilities that focus on one-on-one support with bathing, medication reminders, grooming, meal preparation, to foster broadened, more inclusive communities through education, light laundry/housekeeping, and transportation. Free consultations training and advocacy. Specifically, we offer downsizing and move are just a phone call away. coordination services to seniors through our Senior Services program. GOLD MEMBER

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BRIGHTSTAR CARE OF HOWARD COUNTY BRIGHTVIEW CATONSVILLE 5550 Sterrett Place, Suite 314 912 S.Rolling Road Columbia, MD 21044 Catonsville, MD 21228 phone 410-910-9425 phone 410-788-5001 fax 410-910-9448 fax 410-788-5024 e-mail [email protected] e-mail [email protected] web www.BrightStarCare.com/howard-county web www.brightviewcatonsville.com Eleonora Don-Minevich, Director of Marketing/Owner Alan LeMay, Community Sales Director BrightStar is a full service, RSA licensed, Joint Commission Located in historic Catonsville, MD, Brightview Assisted Living of Accredited, healthcare staffing agency. We provide skilled and non- Catonsville, a unique assisted living option in the area, is honored to medical homecare services to clients within their private homes, offer Assisted Living, and a special program for those with memory assisted living facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. impairment. Our goal is to assist residents in experiencing life as they We provide the full continuum of homecare services from 1 hour up choose. Through our friendly staff, comprehensive programming and to 24/7, as well as live-in care with RN oversight on every case. All of comfortable yet stimulating home-like environment, we encourage our caregivers are direct employees, have been background checked, residents to live their lives to their fullest potential. drug tested, licensed, bonded and insured.

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BROOKE GROVE RETIREMENT VILLAGE CARE PATROL 18100 Slade School Road phone 410-218-5588 Sandy Spring, MD 20860 e-mail [email protected] SEE OUR phone 301-260-2320 web http://www.carepatrol.com/ AD ON fax 301-924-1200 PAGE Bonnie Danker, C.S.A Certified Senior Advisor e-mail [email protected] 2 Care Patrol is a FREE Senior Referral and Placement Firm. We Assist web www.bgf.org Families in Finding Quality Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes and other Senior Related Services. Carepatrol is the National Toni Davis, Director of Marketing Senior Placement Franchise Leader with Offices across the nation. Senior living services including Independent Living, Assisted Living, “Helping Families Make Better Choices” Skilled Nursing, Short Term Rehabilitation, Respite and Memory Support. SILVER MEMBER CARNEY, KELEHAN, BRESLER, BENNETT & SCHERR, LLP SEE OUR 10715 Charter Drive, Suite 200 AD ON Columbia, MD 21044 PAGE CANDLE LIGHT FUNERAL HOME BY CRAIG WITZKE 35 1835 Frederick Rd phone 410-740-4600 Catonsville, MD 21228 fax 410-730-7729 phone 443-830-0310 e-mail [email protected] e-mail [email protected] web www.carneykelehan.com web www.witzkefh.com Karen Ellsworth, Attorney Craig Witzke, Director Karen Ellsworth is a part of Carney, Kelehan, Bresler, Bennett & The Witzke Family has been providing exceptional service to families Scherr’s Estates and Trusts Group. She serves a diverse group in the Baltimore/ Howard County Areas since 1912. Independently of clients in estate planning, from those requiring simple estate owned and operated, we focus on your needs, not ours. Funeral planning to those who require more sophisticated tax planning. She and Cremation services for all Faiths - Pre-arrangements - Veteran handles wills, trusts, special needs trusts, guardianships, powers Services- Life Celebrations of attorney and advance directives. She also represents and assists Personal Representatives in estate administration matters. PATRON MEMBER SILVER MEMBER

CAPITAL CITY NURSES 10816 Philadelphia Road CHANGING KEYS BY SUSAN White Marsh, MD 21162 40 Murray Ave. phone 410-344-0057/866-687-7307 Annapolis, MD 21401 fax 301-652-4757 phone 443-370-2356 e-mail [email protected] e-mail [email protected] web www.capitalcitynurses.com web http://changingkeysbysusan.com Caitlin Houck, Community Liaison Susan Amos, Founder and Lead Senior Move Manager For 38 years, Capital City Nurses (CCN) has been a leader in Our staff of professional Move Managers assist seniors to transition the private duty home care industry throughout the Baltimore - by right-sizing their lives. Whether you are relocating or aging in Washington corridor. Our commitment is to provide exceptional care place, we will guide you in a relaxed, stress free direction for this and customer service excellence. The vetting process for caregivers new chapter of your life. is rigorous, and all are licensed, bonded and insured. Care for 2 hours, up to 24/7. CCN offers agency and registry options, with a full menu of skilled and unskilled nursing services to help clients who might be resistant to care, need flexible minimums, and want to keep costs down.

8 | COGS Coalition of Geriatric Services COGS | 2014-2015 Directory COMMUNITY HOME HEALTH OF MARYLAND 10999 Red Run Blvd, Suite 100 Owings Mills, MD 21117 COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION phone 800-282-8104 10221 Wincopin Circle fax 410-356-0675 Columbia, MD 21044 e-mail [email protected] web www.medicalservicesofamerica.com phone 410-715-3000 e-mail [email protected] Patty Miller, RN, Account Executive web www.columbiaassociation.com Skilled Home Health Agency providing Skilled Nursing, Physical, Michelle Miller, Director of Community Services Occupational, and Speech Therapies. Columbia Association provides programs and services designed to enhance your well-being and quality of life. The Senior Advisory COPPER RIDGE Committee advises CA on the needs of maturing adults. 710 Obrecht Road Sykesville, MD 21784 SEE OUR COMFORCARE HOME CARE SERVICES phone 410-795-8808 AD ON OF HOWARD COUNTY fax 410-795-8893 THIS PAGE 8860 Columbia 100 Pkwy, Suite #304 e-mail [email protected] Columbia, MD 21045 web www.copperridge.org phone 443-315-4020 Deborah Adler, Director of Admissions and Community Relations fax 443-315-4021 Assisted Living and Comprehensive Care for Individuals Living e-mail [email protected] with Dementia. Services include long-term assisted living, short- web http://howard.comforcare.com stay evaluations, respite care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term James Sang, President and Director of Operations comprehensive care and outpatient assessment. ComForcare Home Care services is a provider of home care services to persons in need of assistance with the essential activities of daily SILVER MEMBER living. We offer services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. We provide a wide range of personal services including: Grooming & Hygiene, Bathing & Toileting, Meal Preparation, Medication Reminders, Safety Supervision, Light Housekeeping, Companionship, Family Respite; We also specialize in placing temporary nurse aids in healthcare settings, including: Assisted Living Communities, Hospice, Hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities

COMFORT KEEPERS Call Shelly 5440 Old Tucker Row at 410-795-8808 Columbia, MD 21044 Today! phone 410-964-0066 Copper Ridge... fax 410-988-2072 Exclusively for Those with Memory Impairments e-mail [email protected] Copper Ridge provides you with a long-term web www.comfortkeepers.com solution by offering both assisted living and Doria Musaga, RN skilled nursing care. Our professionally trained Services provided: Companionship, incidental transportation, caregivers create an individualized program medication reminders, meal preparation, errands, grooming, live in care, 24 hour care, respite care or relief for family member, home that engages your loved one in fitness programs, safety solutions. music, art, outdoor activities and more. Specializing in Medicare Rehab for those with memory impairments.

410-795-8808 www.CopperRidge.org

COGSCOGS Coalition Coalition of of Geriatric Geriatric Services Services | 9 DAKOTA DOWNSIZING COGS | 2014-2015 Directory 10901 Swansfield Road Columbia, MD 21044 phone 443-545-4912 ELIZABETH COONEY CARE NETWORK e-mail [email protected] 1107 Kenilworth Drive, Suite 200 Eileen Golian, Owner Towson, MD 21204 SEE OUR AD ON Dakota Downsizing offers personalized services to assist older phone 410-323-1700 THIS PAGE adults as they began to part with their possessions. We organize and fax 410-321-6037 evaluate what items to sell or donate - coordinating the disposition e-mail [email protected] of one room or an entire household. Our clients include seniors web www.care-network.com selling their house or reducing clutter in their current home, adult children helping parents with unplanned transitions, and executors Mary McGraw, Community Outreach Liaison of estates needing to liquidate remaining household assets. Elizabeth Cooney Care Network specializes in home care services for all ages. ECCN offers on-going and customized personal support services from private care for individuals and families to local DEFYD HEALTHCARE SERVICES governments, Medicaid waivers, veterans and more! Our home 8902 Merrill Lane, Suite 302 care support system is diverse, flexible, and available 24 hours a Laurel, MD 20708 day. A 55 year old, third generational family owned and operated business,we are licensed and bonded and recommended by leading phone 410-262-1228 physicians and health care professionals. Servcies are provided fax 240-428-6035 throughout Maryland. e-mail [email protected] web www.defydhealthcareservices.com coGS • 2013–2014 directorY JOHN FEDDY, ADMINISTRATOR Home health care service provision is what we do best. Dakota Downsizing ™ 10901 Swansfield road EARL WILKINSON, M.D. (ENT) Columbia, Maryland 21044 5500 Knoll North Dr, Suite 310 PHONE 443-545-4912 Columbia, MD 21045 CARE NETWORK EMAIL [email protected] SINCE 1957 phone 410-964-5226 eiLeen goLian, owner e-mail [email protected] R.N.S L.P.N.S dakota downsizing offers personalized services to assist older adults as they began to part with their possessions. we organize and web www.ENT-Physician.com CERTIFIED NURSING CARE CALL US WHEN evaluate what items to sell or donate—coordinating the disposition EXPERIENCED, Eric Wilkinson, Business Manager COMPANIONS of one room or an entire household. our clients include seniors COMPASSIONATE CARE Columbia Ear, Nose, & Throat Associates. Earl V. Wilkinson, MD, FACS ESCORT TRANSPORTATION selling their house or reducing clutter in their current home, adult MATTERS MOST Board Certified Otolaryngologist: Head and Neck Surgery, Ear, Nose, PERSONAL ASSISTANCE children helping parents with unplanned transitions, and executors Throat & Sinus Disorders. Allergy & Licensed Acupuncture. HOURLY LIVE-IN 410-323-1700 of estates needing to liquidate remaining household assets. BRONZE MEMBER EMERGENCY RESPITE 1-888-353-1700 SHORT LONG-TERM earl Wilkinson, M.D. (eNt) CARING FOR PRIVATE DUTY 5500 Knoll North Drive, Suite 310 FIVE GENERATIONS FLEXIBLE CARE OPTIONS Columbia, Maryland 21045 OF FAMILIES CUSTOMIZED CARE PHONE 410-964-5226 EMAIL [email protected] WWW.ELIZABETHCOONEYAGENCY.COM WEB www.ENT-Physician.com DHMH RSA R24924

LICENSED & BONDED 24-HOUR SERVICE b ronze m ember MOST INSURANCE AND CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED eriC wiLkinson, business manager TRUST, INTEGRITY & EXCELLENCE SINCE 1957 Columbia ear, nose, & throat associates. earl V. wilkinson, md, FaCs Board Certified otolaryngologist: head and neck surgery, ear, nose, throat & sinus disorders. allergy & Licensed acupuncture.

elizabeth Cooney Care Network See OUr 1107 Kenilworth Drive, Suite 206 AD ON towson, Maryland 21204 thiS pAGe 10 | COGS Coalition of Geriatric Services PHONE 410-323-1700 FAX 410-321-6037 EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.care-network.com P A tron m ember

mary mCgraw, Community outreaCh Liaison elizabeth Cooney Care network specializes in home care services for all ages. eCCn offers on-going and customized personal support services from private care for individuals and families to local governments, medicaid waivers, veterans and more! our home care support system is diverse, flexible, and available 24 hours a day. a 55 year old, third generational family owned and operated business,we are licensed and bonded and recommended by leading physicians and health care professionals. services are provided throughout maryland, Virginia, west Virginia, district of Columbia, and pennsylvania.

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ELVILLE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. GENESIS SELECTCARE 9192 Red Branch Road, Suite 300 515 Fairmount Avenue, 8th Floor Columbia, MD 21045 Towson, MD 21286 phone 443-393-7696 phone 1-800-480-3225 (Option 3) fax 443-393-7697 fax 410-832-7789 e-mail [email protected] e-mail [email protected] web www.elvilleassocciates.com web http://selectcare.genesishcc.com Stephen Elville, Attorney-at-Law, Principal Debbie Ostrowski, Elville & Associates engages clients in a multi-step educational Business Development Manager - Select Care process to ensure that estate and elder law planning works from SelectCare is the licensed private duty home care agency side of inception, throughout lifetime, and at death. Clients are encouraged Genesis Staffing Services. Our home care professionals improve to take advantage of the Planning Team Concept for leading edge, the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality health care customized planning. At Elville & Associates, we provide practical and everyday compassion. We serve individuals in private homes, solutions to for our clients’ needs through counseling, education and retirement communities, senior housing, assisted living, group superior legal technical knowledge-- all provided in a warm, friendly, homes, long term care centers, hospitals and rehabilitation facilities caring environment. Our attorneys are counselors, not technicians, in the Maryland counties of Baltimore, Harford, Howard, Prince and provide a full, unique estate planning experience as opposed to George’s, Anne Arundel and Montgomery. an impersonal transaction. At Elville & Associates, we offer a true partnership with our clients from day one throughout their lives. GENTIVA HEALTH SERVICES 9700 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 131 FINANCE500 Columbia, MD 21046 341 Main Street phone 410-381-4340 Laurel, MD 20707 fax 410-381-4359 phone 301-490-8760 e-mail [email protected] e-mail [email protected] web www.gentiva.com web www.WalshInvestments.com Clarice Moore, Sr. Home Health Specialist Barnard Walsh A geriatric focused (Medicare certified) skilled home health provider We specialize in Retirement Planning, Wealth Management, IRA’s, with dedicated programs for orthopedics, fall risk reduction, Roth IRA’s, and qualified plans for small businesses. You can also woundcare and cardiopulmonary patients with comprehensive obtain various guaranteed Fixed Annuities from different Insurance nursing, PT, OT, speech, social work and home health aides. Companies through our office. BRONZE MEMBER

FREESTATE AMBULANCE 832 Oregon Ave, Suite K-L GILCHRIST HOSPICE CARE Linthicum, MD 21090 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350 phone 410-609-2156 / 443-694-1214 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 fax 410-609-2159 phone 443-849-8200 e-mail [email protected] e-mail [email protected] web www.freestateambulance.com web www.GilchristHospice.org Marty Popp, Marketing Representative Yolanda Pitts, Business Development Manager Ambulance and Wheelchair Business Gilchrist Hospice Care provides physical, emotional and spiritual support to patients with a life limiting illness.

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GIMPER GENTLE HEALTH CARE HAMMOND LAW, LLC 7109 Forest Creek Way 7566 Main Street, Suite 101 Hanover, MD 21076 Sykesville, MD 21784 phone 410-302-3447 phone 410-881-0588 fax 410-888-7525 fax 410-881-0586 e-mail [email protected] e-mail [email protected] web www.gimperhealthcare.com web www.ElderPractice.com Maryann Darko Shannon L. Hammond, Esq., Founding Partner Gimper Gentle Healthcare (GGH) is a Home Health Care Agency Hammond Law, LLC is a boutique elder law firm, focusing exclusively focusing on excellence in all areas of home health. Our services on long-term care and estate planning, guardianship, trust are applicable to all ages, with the goal of enhancement or full administration and probate. We assist clients and their families rehabilitation, leading to restitution and full independence. Our in navigating public benefits eligibility, while implementing sound current location within the Maryland area allows for a quick asset protection strategies to preserve clients’ resources to the turnaround of your immediate needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. greatest extent possible. Shannon Hammond has been named a It’s our honor to serve in Maryland. Super Lawyers® Rising Star in the practice of Elder Law in 2013 and 2014. Hammond Law is dedicated to compassionate advocacy for the aging and disabled, and is founded on the principle that GOPHERS EXPRESS comprehensive planning protects families, futures and legacies. 5424 Autumn Field Ct. Ellicott City, MD 21043 phone 410-GOPHERS HANDYMAN MATTERS 6235 Sykesville Road e-mail [email protected] web GophersExpress.com Eldersburg, MD 21784 phone 410-549-9696 Russell Nagel, Head Gopher e-mail [email protected] Gophers Express is a Howard County errand service. If you can’t get web www.handymanmatters.com/columbia/ out for all your errands, we’ll “Gopher” you. Brian Wigutow, President / CEO Providing aging in place services. We will do small jobs like installing GUIDE TO RETIREMENT LIVING SOURCEBOOK grab bars, railings and lighting. We will also do modifications to 1919 Gallows Road, Suite 200 help clients live life to the fullest where it matters the most - in their Vienna, VA 22182 homes. We help “seniors” with the lifestyle they desire. We supply phone 410-581-6873 and install EZ Access Ramps as well! Choose Handyman Matters fax 410-581-6874 because Quality Matters e-mail [email protected] web www.retirement-living.com; www.proaging.com HARMONY HALL ASSISTED LIVING Barbara Snyder, Associate Publisher 6336 Cedar Lane A publication and website offering comprehensive and comparative Columbia, MD 21044 information on senior housing and aging-in-place options throughout phone 410-531-6000 the mid-Atlantic region. Celebrating 24 years of service to seniors, fax 410-531-0291 their families and the providers who refer to businesses for these e-mail [email protected] clients. We provide an effective way to market your business to all 3 web www.liveharmonyhall.com targeted groups. Julia Grimmel, Admission Coordinator In addition to our spacious apartments and delicious meals, our amenities include an active recreation schedule, religious services, and wheelchair-accessible local transportation support. We also offer around-the-clock nursing support in order to provide a comprehensive spectrum of clinical care. Harmony Hall offers the services of an on-site medical director and in-house dialysis. Also available are fitness and rehabilitation, and respite care services. Please call and inquire with us about our interest-free home loan program! Harmony Hall--it’s where the heart is.

COGS Coalition of Geriatric Services | 13 HEARTLANDS SENIOR LIVING VILLAGE COGS | 2014-2015 Directory 3004 North Ridge Road Ellicott City, MD 21043 phone 410-313-9414 fax 410-461-8233 e-mail [email protected] web www.heartlandsseniorlivingvillage.com Lee Davis, Marketing Consultant Our retirement community is located on 48 beautiful acres of land with nature paths, apartments, cottages, an indoor pool, restaurant style dining, and much more. Heartlands of Ellicott City is a monthly rental retirement village that provides independent living, assisted living, short-term stays, respite care, and physical and occupational therapy. We are a leading provider of senior housing in Howard County with over 26 years of experience. Call today to schedule a tour!

HERMAN, DEBORAH L., CPA 3036 Patuxent Overlook Court Ellicott City, MD 21042 SEE OUR AD ON phone 410-461-6992 THIS PAGE fax 410-465-0458 e-mail [email protected] Deborah Herman, C.P.A. Accounting practice performing tax preparation and consultation services for individuals, businesses, estates and trusts; volunteer coordinator for AARP Tax-Aide program. SILVER MEMBER

HOME CALL 844 Washington Road, Suite 301 HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE Westminster, MD 21157 1511 Ritchie Highway phone 410-848-5379 Arnold, MD 21012 fax 410-386-1164 phone 410-461-7700 e-mail [email protected] fax 410-349-2322 web www.lhcgroup.com e-mail [email protected] web www.homeinstead.com/241 Sherine Blahnik, Patient Care Representative Full service homecare agency serving most of Maryland. Services Anne Kaiser, Community Service Manager include nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home Nation’s largest provider of non-medical senior care. Our health aids, social workers and infusion therapy. Medicare Certified compassionate caregivers are screened, trained, bonded and insured. and JCAHO Accredited. Care for 2 hours, up to 24/7. Services include transportation, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, personal PATRON MEMBER care, respite care and more. VA Preferred Provider. Licensed, MD Dept. of Health. Providing care to families in Howard, Anne Arundel and W. Baltimore counties for over 17 years. BRONZE MEMBER

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HOME WITH YOU SENIOR CARE HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL 10451 Mill Run Circle, Suite 400 5755 Cedar Lane SEE OUR AD ON Owings Mills, MD 21117 Columbia, MD 21044 PAGE phone 410-654-3300 phone 410-740-7890 34 e-mail [email protected] web www.hcgh.org web www.homewithyou.net Nancy Larson, Director of Case Management Angela Propst, Owner Howard County General Hospital, A member of Johns Hopkins Provides quality home care assistance for seniors to remain safe Medicine, is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider. and independent in their homes. Services include; meal planning, We are a comprehensive, acute-care medical center specializing personal care and bathing, medication reminders, transportation to in women’s and children’s services, surgery, cardiology, oncology, Dr. appointments and shopping, laundry, companionship, and more. orthopedics, gerontology, psychiatry, emergency services, and Our loving caregivers are screened, bonded and insured. We give community health education. The professional staff is comprised of families peace of mind and our clients the dignity and respect they over 900 physicians and allied health professionals, representing 90 deserve. specialties and subspecialties. PATRON MEMBER PLATINUM MEMBER

HOMEWATCH CAREGIVERS HOWARD COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY 9030 Red Branch Road, Suite 110 9151 Rumsey Rd., Suite 150 Columbia, MD 21045 Columbia, MD 21045 phone 410-715-9175 phone 410-313-5706 e-mail [email protected] fax 410-313-7374 web www.homewatchcaregivers.com/baltimore-west e-mail [email protected] Kathryn Parks, President / Owner web www.hcmha.org Premiere provider of professional home care services to people of all Marsha Ansel, Psychogeriatric Coordinator ages on several different levels allowing them to remain independent, The HCMHA insures the availability of quality mental health services safe and comfortable at home. through education, prevention, community & interagency partnerships- BRONZE MEMBER including psychogeriatric support services consultation.

HOWARD COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr., 2nd Floor 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy Columbia, MD 21046 Columbia, MD 21044 phone 410-313-6410 SEE OUR phone 443-518-4972 fax 410-313-6540 AD ON fax 443-518-4986 e-mail [email protected] PAGES 16 e-mail [email protected] web www.howardcountyaging.org & 18 web www.howardcc.edu Ofelia Ross Ott, Home and Community Roxanne Farrar, Continuing Education Coordinator Based Services Division Manager Howard Community College provides courses and training for seniors The Howard County Office on Aging, a division of the Department and health care professionals. Customized training available at of Citizen Services, is the principal agency that plans, advocates, your workplace. develops, coordinates, and provides programs and services for seniors and their family members. GOLD MEMBER

COGS Coalition of Geriatric Services | 15 COGS | 2014-2015 Directory Howard County offiCe on aging Effectively providing quality of life services for older adults, their families, caregivers, and adults with disabilities. • Information and Assistance • Senior Center Plus • Caregiver Services • 50+EXPO • Options Counseling • WomenFest • Reverse Mortgage Counseling • Health and Wellness Programs • Senior Health Insurance Assistance • Publications and Presentations • Guardianship/Ombudsman • Community Resource Guide • Home Modification and Repair • The Senior Connection in the Beacon • Senior Centers • Volunteer Opportunities for information, assistance and referral, contact:

410.313.5980 voice/relay toll free 800.506.5806 [email protected] www.howardcountymd.gov/aging

IVY MANOR NORMANDY, INC JAMES P. RICHARDSON, M.D., M.P.H. 3079 St. Johns Lane Saint Agnes Hospital, Ellicott City, MD 21042 900 Caton Avenue, Mailbox 198 phone 443-831-1147 Baltimore, MD 21229 fax 410-465-7484 phone 410-368-8979 e-mail [email protected] fax 410-368-3525 web www.newassistedliving.com e-mail [email protected] Chris O’Brien, Owner web www.stagnes.org 2 assisted living facilities, licensed for 8 residents each in Normandy James Richardson, Heights neighborhood in Ellicott City. Ivy Manor Normandy is owned Chief of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine Saint Agnes and operated by a physical therapist specializing in geriatrics. I do outpatient and inpatient geriatric and palliative medicine We have provided 24 hour personalized care in a warm, loving consultations at Sainr Agnes Hospital for families, social agencies environment for 18 years. Our goals are to meet and exceed the and other physicians. Please call my office for more information physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents in a home about my practice or to request a consultation. setting. PATRON MEMBER

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JESSICA ROWE ELDERCARE CONSULTING, LLC LEFKOFF PERIODONTICS AND DENTAL IMPLANTS P.O. Box 1475 8600 Snowden River Parkway, Suite 204 Columbia, MD 21044 Columbia, MD 21045 phone 443-980-2914 phone 410-992-6600 e-mail [email protected] fax 410-992-1616 web www.jessicaroweeldercare.com e-mail [email protected] Jessica Rowe, LCSW-C web www.LefkoffPeriodontics.com Consultation, assessment, navigation of the aging services Maureen Lefkoff, DDS, MS network, and caregiver support for older adults and their families. Dr. Lefkoff is a highly skilled and caring periodontist who treats Presentations to professional and community groups on topics diseases of the gums and bony support of the teeth with non- related to aging and caregiving. surgical or surgical techniques which address each patient’s needs. She treats gum recession using a Minimally Invasive Soft Tissue Grafting Procedure. LAW OFFICES OF RICHMOND DAVIS 5525 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 325 Columbia, MD 21045 LET’S MOVE LLC phone 410-730-5550 11830 West Market Place, Suite C e-mail [email protected] Fulton, MD 20759 web www.rdaviselderlaw.com phone 301-498-8899 Richmond Davis, Esq, Attorney At Law e-mail [email protected] An attorney for over 25 years, Richmond Davis offers personal web www.letsmovellc.com attention and reasonable fees for all your estate planning (wills, Katie Davis, New Business Development trusts, etc.) and elder law needs. A Georgetown Law grad, his Let’s Move LLC provides customized organization and move practice empasizes counseling to ensure that you get the help you management services for seniors including full service move need, delivered with compassion and professionalism. Richmond coordination including packing and unpacking services, estate Davis has served on Maryland’s Commission on Aging and is a clear-outs, and sale and donation management as well as staging, member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys as well as floor planning, and aging in place services. State and local bar association groups focused on estate planning and elder law. LIFECARE ADVISORS 5457 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 101 LAW OFFICES OF VALERIE A. ROCCO, P.C. Columbia, MD 21043 5401 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 10 phone 443-420-4096 Columbia, MD 21045 fax 443-583-0222 phone 410-997-4228 (Columbia Office) e-mail [email protected] phone 410-266-1009 (Annapolis Office) web www.lifecarelegal.com e-mail [email protected] Larry Blosser web www.SeniorsAdviser.com LifeCare Advisors provides elder law, estate planning and estate Valerie Rocco, P.C. administration services. Larry Blosser is an attorney accredited by The Law Offices Of Valerie A. Rocco, P.C., located in Columbia the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and counsels veterans and and Annapolis, Maryland, provides clients with competent, cost their families regarding the full range of VA benefits available. conscious advice and solutions. Valerie Rocco, founder and principal of the firm with over 34 years experience, focuses the practice in the areas of estate planning, Probate Administration, Wills, Trusts, Powers Of Attorneys, Living Wills, Guardianships, Adoptions, and long term care planning. To schedule an appointment call 410-997- 4228 (Columbia) or 410-266-1009 (Annapolis). Member: National Academy Of Elder Law Attorneys. For more information regarding the firm and areas of practice visit www.SeniorsAdviser.com

COGS Coalition of Geriatric Services | 17 find resources today or chart a courseCOGS | 2014-2015 for tomorrow. Directory it’s all under one roof at the 50+eXPo! Friday OctOber 17, 2014 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Wilde Lake High School 5460 Trumpeter Rd., Columbia, MD Take advantage of the FREE CouRtEsy shuttlE from The Mall in Columbia for STRESS-FREE parking. On-site parking is very limited.

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LIGHTHOUSE SENIOR LIVING AT ELLICOTT CITY MEALS ON WHEELS OF CENTRAL MARYLAND, INC. 3100 North Ridge Road 10451 Twin Rivers Road, Suite 400 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Columbia, MD 21044 phone 410-465-2288 phone 410-730-9476 e-mail [email protected] fax 443-573-0971 web www.lighthouseseniorliving.com e-mail [email protected] Tanya Walentowicz, Executive Director web www.MealsOnWheelsMd.org Our approach to assisted living includes a variety of services - from Hannah Weier, Southwest Regional Manager independent living to adaptive personal assistance; from dementia To enable people to live independently at home through the provision care to short-term stays. Lighthouse provides an environment for of nutritious meals, personal contact and related services. By seniors that is secure and safe, but also fun and exciting. helping clients remain living independently in their homes, Meals BRONZE MEMBER on Wheels supports their continued integration in the social fabric of the community, prevents premature institutionalization, and allows them to age in place with dignity. LUTHERAN VILLAGE AT MILLER’S GRANT 9531 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042 phone 410-465-2005 e-mail [email protected] web www.millersgrant.org Marla Montemarano, Marketing Coordinator Miller’s Grant is a proposed Continuing Care Retirement Community that is currently accepting applications for deposit.

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MELODIES & MEMORIES, LLC NEUREXPAND BRAIN CENTER 5165 Evangeline Way 5950 Symphony Woods Road, Suite 150 Columbia, MD 21044 Columbia, MD 21044 phone 410-900-8811 phone 443-422-5739 e-mail [email protected] e-mail [email protected] web Follow me on Facebook (Jeannie Finnegan, web http://www.neurexpand.com/ Melodies & Memories, LLC) Chris Lindsay, COO & CCO Jeannie Finnegan, Owner/Consultant NeurExpand is a neurology practice that provides a unique, science- Therapeutic Music Consultant/Guest Speaker/Educator/Writer. based medical program to improve memory today and reduce risk of Currently consult with facilities in Howard, Montgomery, and cognitive decline tomorrow. Baltimore Counties to provide customized therapeutic music for residents of long-term care and adult day care. Provide education and training to facility staff, families, and the community on “the NEW LIFE ASSISTED LIVING power of music” to enhance quality of life. Instructor - Johns Hopkins 6901 Scarlet Oaks Drive Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Course title “The Power of Music.” Elkridge, MD 21075 phone 410-926-0419 fax 410-796-8807 MORNINGSIDE HOUSE OF ELLICOTT CITY e-mail [email protected] 5330 Dorsey Hall Drive web https://www.facebook.com/nlalmaryland Ellicott City, MD 21042 Alvin Thomas phone 410-715-0930 We exceed the level of care expectations of our clients and their fax 410-715-1870 families; maximize clients’ quality of life; ensure that love, e-mail [email protected] compassion, integrity, and excellence always remain the core of our web www.morningsidehouse.com service. We Provide: Home-like setting, 3 Nutritious Meals Daily and Karen Seifert Miller, Executive Director snack, Assistance with all activities of daily living, 24 hour RN on Premier Assisted Living provider in the Howard County area, we duty, In-Home physician, Nurse Practitioner for veterans, Physical provide assistance needed for seniors to enjoy a better quality of life. Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Hospice Care, Senior Activities, Adult Day Care, Appointment Scheduling NEIGHBOR RIDE, INC. PATRON MEMBER 5570 Sterrett Place, Suite 102 Columbia, MD 21044 OASIS SENIOR ADVISORS phone 410-884-7433 7230 Lee Deforest Drive, Suite 200 fax 410-884-4166 SEE OUR Columbia, MD 21046 AD ON e-mail [email protected] phone 410-794-1478 PAGE 20 web www.neighborride.org fax 410-740-1906 Brad Closs, Executive Director e-mail [email protected] Neighbor Ride enables Howard County seniors to remain mobile web www.oasissenioradvisors.com and independent by providing reasonably priced supplemental transportation utilizing volunteers to schedule and provide rides Tracy Hanavin, CSA using their personal vehicles. Oasis Senior Advisors is a FREE service for seniors and their families to help them identify the ‘perfect fit’ senior living option whether it be assisted living, independent living or a memory care community. Our dedicated, compassionate Senior Living Advisors will work with seniors and their loved ones to identify health care needs, budget concerns, and personal and geographic preferences, and will work one-on-one with each senior and their family to help them find the ‘perfect fit’ senior living community for their specific situation. SILVER MEMBER

COGS Coalition of Geriatric Services | 19 OPTIONS FOR SENIOR AMERICA COGS | 2014-2015 Directory 7004 Security Blvd., Suite 212 Baltimore, MD 21244 phone 410-448-1100 fax 410-448-4400 e-mail [email protected] web www.optionscorp.com Find the Right Place John Weigel, Community Relations Manager OPTIONS for Senior America has provided the finest in personal home for your Loved Ones care since 1989. Services are customized to the precise needs of our care recipients, and programs are structured in a flexible manner We specialize in educating and informing seniors to allow for changing circumstances. At OPTIONS we care for the and their family members on the differences and comfort and happiness of our clients and for the peace of mind of options pertaining to: their families. • ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES • ALZHEIMER’S CARE PALADIN ADVISOR GROUP • RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES 7061 Deepage Drive, Suite 101B • SKILLED NURSING HOMES Columbia, MD 21045 • RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES • RESPITE SERVICES phone 443-283-3482 fax 443-283-3914 • HOSPICE e-mail [email protected] • DEMENTIA CARE web www.paladin-advisor.com Toni Whaley, Financial Planner As a Professional Member of the American Association for Wartime Veterans, Paladin Advisor Group specializes in helping veterans and their families with VA Benefits and long term care needs. For 410.794.1478 over 25 years, Paladin Advisor Group has been helping clients www.OasisSeniorAdvisors.com reduce financial uncertainty in their lives. Retirement planning, investments, college planning, pension and 401k strategies are all part of the daily conversations in their practice. PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE RESOURCES, INC. BRONZE MEMBER 1501 S. Edgewood Street, Suite A Baltimore, MD 21227 PILOT FINANCIAL phone 410-368-2825 7120 Minstrel Way, Suite 206 fax 703-752-8746 Columbia, MD 21045 e-mail [email protected] phone 443-539-4800 web www.professionalhealthcare.com e-mail [email protected] Gisele Valentine, Director of Business Development web www.pilotfa.com Founded in 1994 by Eileen DeCasare, RN, Professional Healthcare Michael Mooney, Managing Partner Resources is a locally owned and operated In-Home Care and We are an independent, objective planning firm that provides Hospice Business dedicated to helping patients improve the quality services for families and corporations in the areas of long term of their lives. care planning, healthcare, medicare supplement plans, financial BRONZE MEMBER planning and investment management.

20 | COGS Coalition of Geriatric Services NowCOGS you can| 2014-2015 stay Right Directory where you are. We’ll bring the care Right to you.

Our Caregivers, Certified Nursing Assistants & Certified Med Techs assist with the following: n Bathing/Hygiene and n Meal Planning & Preparation Dressing n Light Housekeeping/Laundry n Medication Reminders & and so much more Administration n Care Available from 1 hour n Door-to-Door Transportation up to 24-hours-a-day Call us today to see if home care is Right for you. RSA Lic. 3205 Corporate Court • Ellicott City, MD 21042 • 410-461-2055 • www.rightathome.net/centralmdhoward No. R2343

RE/MAX 100 - THE LAPIDES GROUP REBUILDING TOGETHER HOWARD COUNTY 5575 Sterrett Place, Suite 100 8775 Centre Park Drive, #519 Columbia, MD 21044 Columbia, MD 21045 phone 410-428-2346/ 410-730-6100/410-715-3361 phone 410-381-3338 fax 410-505-9361 e-mail [email protected] e-mail [email protected] web www.rebuildingtogetherhowardcounty.org web www.lapidesgroup.com Ann Heavner, Executive Director Jill Lapides, Seniors Real Estate Specialist, MPH, ABR Rebuilding Together is the largest national non-profit organization For 30 years I’ve worked with seniors and children of aging parents; dedicated to providing free home repairs to low income homeowners. and understand the special assistance needed with emotional, The local affiliate assists Howard County residents live in homes that financial, and logistical issues. My Clients will have a plan of action, are safe, warm and dry. concerns clarified in a respectful way, and clear explanations to guide them through a complex selling process. They will benefit from an extensive network of licensed professionals in home repair REGENT HEALTHCARE and staging, estate planning, and downsizing. My commitment 1344 Ashton Road, Suite 201 and compassion greatly eases the anxiety for older adults as they Hanover, MD 21076 transition from a private home. phone 410-872-0310 e-mail [email protected] web www.regenthealth.com Tricia Joseph, Community Relations Manager Regent Healthcare provides the highest quality in homecare by promoting and supporting optimum independence; while helping to maintain ones dignity and enhance their quality of life.

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RIGHT AT HOME IN HOME CARE TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS, INC. & ASSISTANCE SEE OUR P.O. Box 773 3205 Corporate Court AD ON Columbia, MD 21045 Ellicott City, MD 21042 PAGE phone 410-730-6062 phone 410-461-2055 21 fax 410-730-6062*51 fax 410-461-2077 e-mail [email protected] e-mail [email protected] web www.tcbinc.us web www.rightathome.net/centralmdhoward Lisa Berlin, President Stephanie Nilson, Community Relations Provider of customized daily money management services to Right at Home specializes in non-medical senior care. Care is individuals including: bill paying, paperwork management, bank available 1 hour to 24/7 a week. Services include transportation, statement reconciliation and assistance with medical insurance light housekeeping, meal preparation medication reminders/ claims and estate administration. administration, personal care, respite care, and more. All our caregivers are carefully screened, trained, licensed bonded & insured. Caregivers are staffed in individual’s homes and healthcare THE BEACON NEWSPAPERS P. O. Box 2227 facilities. Areas of service include Howard, Carroll, Frederick and SEE OUR Washington Counties Silver Spring, MD 20915-2227 AD ON phone 410-248-9101 PAGE PATRON MEMBER fax 410-248-9102 3 e-mail [email protected] web www.theBeaconNewspapers.com SOMERFORD PLACE 8220 Snowden River Parkway Stuart Rosenthal, Publisher Columbia, MD 21045 The Beacon is a free monthly publication for readers 50+, focusing on health and fitness, law and money, career and volunteer phone 410-313-9744 opportunities, housing options, travel and the arts. Separate fax 410-313-9766 editions of The Beacon cover Howard County, Greater Baltimore and e-mail [email protected] Greater Washington, and together reach more than 350,000 readers. web www.somerfordplacecolumbia.com We also have an interactive website and produce annual 50+ Expos Launi Vawter, Executive Director and Resource Guides. For free copies or advertising information, or to Howard County’s only free standing assisted living dedicated to become a Beacon distribution site, please contact us. Alzheimer’s and dementia. Exceptional dementia specific training for all staff. Safe, secure environment with state-of-the-art design. PLATINUM MEMBER Respite care available.

SOUTHERN TRUST MORTGAGE 11403 Cronridge Drive, Suite 232 Owings Mills, MD 21117 phone 410-977-1356 fax 877-846-8556 e-mail [email protected] web www.JayInReverse.com Jay Rosenthal, Reverse Mortgage Specialist at Southern Trust Mortgage NMLS# 450438 Southern Trust Mortgage is an experienced originator of Reverse Mortgages. We try to help homeowners, 62 years of age and older, use the equity in their homes without having to make a payment. The loan need not be repaid until they have left their home. They never give up ownership of their property and can never owe more than their home is worth. A Reverse Mortgage can be used to purchase a home as well. 22 | COGS Coalition of Geriatric Services COGS | 2014-2015 Directory THE COORDINATING CENTER 8531 Veterans Highway, 3rd floor Millersville, MD 21108 Bob Lucido & his Team present... phone 410-987-1048 fax 410-987-1685 e-mail [email protected] The Silver Group web www.coordinatingcenter.org Phyllis Madachy, VP Aging and Health Services When you or Provides person centered care coordination and care transition the people you services to individuals from infants to older adults with complex love are ready to medical needs and disabilities living in appropriate community move, you need housing. Specialized staff provide Transition Coaching and intensive more than just Care Coordination to individuals after discharge to reduce preventable an agent... hospital readmissions. Under contracts, work with individuals on Medicaid including Rare and Expensive Case Management, Autism Waiver, Community First Choice, Community Options Waiver, You need a team Model Waiver and services under selected Medicaid and Medicare management care companies. The Center is a nonprofit organization you can trust. serving the state of Maryland: www.coordinatingcenter.org. The Bob Lucido Team of Keller Williams Select Realtors presents The Silver Group, a unique program dedicated to providing specialty services to address THE OPTION GROUP CASE MANAGEMENT AND the challenges associated with a Senior Move. CONSULTING P. O. Box 72 For more information, contact Hunt Valley, MD 21230 Victoria Hathaway, CSA, CSHP at 410-979-4284 or phone 410-667-0266 [email protected] B fax 410-667-0433 e-mail [email protected] 410-465-6900 web www.theoptiongroup.net Ellen Platt, Geriatric Care Manager A Certified Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) can help families navigate THE BOB LUCIDO TEAM OF longevity by conducting assessments, offering consultation, and KELLER WILLIAMS SELECT REALTORS providing recommendations for seniors or those with disabilities. 9251 Baltimore National Pike, Suites C&D SEE OUR The goal is to ensure the highest level of safety, independence AD ON THIS and comfort as possible by determining the most appropriate Ellicott City, MD 21042 PAGE phone 410-465-6900 plan of care for aging in place at home, or identifying alternatives e-mail [email protected] to care. The GCM can provide one-time assessments, care plan web www.boblucidoteam.com implementation, active case management, or ongoing monitoring to coordinate resources for seniors and their caregivers to establish a Victoria Hathaway, CSA, CSHP, Director of The Silver Group safe environment and provide peace of mind. When you or the people you love are ready to move, you need more than just an agent. You need a team you can trust. The Bob Lucido Team of Keller Williams Select Realtors presents The Silver Group, a unique program dedicated to providing specialty services to address the challenges associated with a senior move. Bob and his Team, the #1 Keller Williams Team in Maryland, look forward to serving you with Integrity, Knowledge, and Results! SILVER MEMBER

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TOM BALLES WINTER GROWTH, INC 575 Main Street, Suite 149 5460 Ruth Keeton Way Laurel, MD 20707 Columbia, MD 21044 phone 301-776-2692 phone 410-964-9616 e-mail [email protected] fax 410-992-1487 web www.tomballes.com e-mail [email protected] Tom Balles web www.wintergrowthinc.org Acupuncture, Zero Balancing®, Wellness Coaching and Hypnosis Cyndi Rogers, CEO/President Provide assisted living, adult medical daycare and community transportation services. VANTAGE HOUSE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 5400 Vantage Point Road Columbia, MD 21044 phone 410-992-1241 fax 410-964-8439 e-mail [email protected] web www.VantageHouse.org Jennifer Jordan, Marketing Coordinator Vantage House opened in 1990 as Howard County’s only full-service retirement community offering a maintenance-free lifestyle with easy access to health services. Vantage House offers both Life Care and Fee for Service plans and has 222 residential apartments, 26 rooms of assisted living and 44 nursing beds. Vantage House’s Health Center is rated 5-Star by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

VISITING ANGELS 5389 Enterprise St., Suite F Eldersburg, MD 21784 phone 410-730-4115 e-mail [email protected] web www.visitingangels.com/eldersburg/home D’Alan Baugh, President Visiting Angels has long been the Leader for “In-Home Care for Seniors”. We provide assistance with medication administration/ reminders, dressing, bathing, light housekeeping and transportation to doctors appointments. Maryland State Licensed. Hospice trained, Alzheimer’s certified. Accepting Part time - Full time - and Live in cases in Carroll, Howard , Anne Arundel and Baltimore Counties. Visiting Angels has been nationally recognized as receiving the 2013 Best of Home Care Services by Home Care Pulse. PATRON MEMBER

24 | COGS Coalition of Geriatric Services COGS | 2014-2015 Directory ABOUT COGS

The Coalition of Geriatric Services (COGS) is a non-profit organization of public agencies, private companies and individuals who provide services to older adults. COGS was established in Howard County in 1991 and currently has over 200 individuals representing organizations from the Baltimore/Washington area. Its mission is to foster communication, cooperation and education among the providers of geriatric services so that we can work towards a common goal of enhancing the quality of life for older adults. A volunteer board of directors and a variety of committees plan program meetings, monitor legislation, develop membership and provide education information to its members and the community at large. COGS has been widely recognized for its effectiveness in linking business and service providers with individuals in search of special services beneficial to older adults, or who need help in developing new services. COGS also has a speakers bureau available to address community groups and business groups on important Aging issues. Now more than ever, geriatric service providers must work together to meet the needs of the growing older adult population. Together through the benefits of networking, communication, problem solving, education and training, we can make a difference. For more information on becoming a member of COGS, contact us by email at [email protected] or by mail: COGS, P.O. Box 2131, Ellicott City, MD 21041. 2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers: President: Deb Valenza, Home Call of Maryland Vice President: Tamara Orr, Gentiva Health Services Secretary: Jill Joseph, The Beacon Newspapers Treasurer: Deborah L. Herman, CPA

Board Members:

Larry Blosser, LifeCare Advisors Victoria Hathaway, The Bob Lucido Team of Keller Williams Select Realtors Linda Cromwell, Being There Senior Care, LLC Nancy Larson, Howard County General Hospital Bonnie Danker, Care Patrol Ofelia Ross-Ott, Howard County Office on Aging Lee Davis, Heartlands Senior Living Village Hannah Weier, Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Karen Ellsworth, Carney, Kelehan, Bresler, Bennett & Scherr, LLP Emeritus Members: Kathy Chrystal Charlie Fiore Nate Miller Manus O’Donnell

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Neighbor Ride - Neighbor Ride is a volunteer-based nonprofit that has been providing door-to-door transportation for Howard County residents, age 60 and over, since 2004. Transportation to destinations within a 900 square mile area is provided for medical appointments, social outings, religious services, shopping, fitness activities and other day-to-day needs. Neighbor Ride’s original team of 20 volunteers has grown to one of over 340, all deeply committed to the seniors they serve. To date, volunteers have provided over 85,000 trips, helping local seniors remain active, independent and connected to the community.

Food on the 15th - Started 8 years ago, by Julie Rosenthal, Food on the 15th is a program that delivers free groceries and toiletries to economically challenged senior citizens in Howard County, Maryland. We operate on $0 overhead, as all foods are donated and parents, students and teachers volunteer their time to collect, sort, bag and deliver. To date we have delivered over 17,000 free bags of groceries and toiletries to senior citizens at Morningside Park Apartments in Jessup and the Tiber Hudsen building in Ellicott City.

The Vivian Reid Community Fund - The Vivian Reid Community Fund provides emergency financial assistance to older adults in Howard County whose needs cannot be met by public funds. The fund began with an initial donation from Vivian Reid, a former administrator of the Howard County Office on Aging, and continues today thanks to generous donations from the local community.

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Joining COGS is simple! Simply visit our website, www.COGSMD.org and click on the “Join Us” link to complete the application process. If you prefer, you may complete the below application, and mail it along with your check to: COGS, P.O. Box 2131, Ellicott City, MD 21041.

Organization:______Membership Level (Circle One): General Patron Bronze Silver Gold Platinum

See the Membership Benefits on page 28 for Details on Each Level For current Membership Rates, please visit our website at www.COGSMD.org or email us at [email protected]

First Name:______Last Name:______

Title:______Phone Number:______

E-Mail:______Organization Website:______

Organization Address:______

City:______State:______Zip Code:______

Organization Industry:______

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Password for website: (Please select a password which you will use to log on to view your accounts on our website):______

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GENERAL MEMBERS SILVER MEMBERS • Listing in COGS Annual Directory – If a Member Before ALL of the above PLUS: 3/31 • One additional ticket to COGS Fall Fest (Total 2) • Recognition on COGS Website • Free Quarter Page Ad in COGS Annual Directory • Free attendance at all Membership Meetings (except the Annual Meeting) GOLD MEMBERS • Can purchase advertising in the Annual Directory ALL of the above PLUS: PATRON MEMBERS • Two additional tickets to COGS Fall Fest (Total 4)

ALL of the above PLUS: • Free Half Page Ad in COGS Annual Directory • Recognition on siganage at Monthly Meetings PLATINUM MEMBERS • Enhanced listing in the COGS Annual Directory • Two Tickets to the Annual Meeting and Breakfast Buffet ALL of the above PLUS: • Two additional tickets to COGS Annual Meeting (Total 4) BRONZE MEMBERS • Two additional tickets to COGS Fall Fest (Total 6) ALL of the above PLUS: • Free Full Page Ad in COGS Annual Directory • Included in newspaper “Thank You” ad • Included in the Recognition Slideshow (Displayed at Meetings and 50+Expo) • Receives Framed Certificate • One Ticket to COGS Fall Fest

For current Membership Rates, please visit our website at www.COGSMD.org or email us at [email protected] All memberships expire on December 31st of each year. In order to be listed in the COGS Annual Membership Directory, dues MUST be received by March 31st.

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It is with great pride and pleasure that we recognize the following organizations and individuals for their commitment and support of the Coalition of Geriatric Services.

PLATINUM MEMBERS BRONZE MEMBERS

Howard County General Hospital – Earl Wilkinson, M.D., ENT A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine Gentiva Health Services The Beacon Newspapers Home Instead Senior Care Homewatch CareGivers GOLD MEMBERS Lighthouse Senior Living Village at Ellicott City Being There Senior Care, LLC Paladin Advisor Group Howard County Office on Aging Professional Healthcare Resources, Inc.

SILVER MEMBERS PATRON MEMBERS Brooke Grove Retirement Village Alzheimer’s Association – Greater MD Chapter Carney, Kelehan, Bresler, Bennett & Scherr, LLP Candle Light Funeral Home by Craig Witzke Copper Ridge – EMA Home Call of Maryland Deborah L. Herman, CPA Home With You Senior Care Oasis Senior Advisors Ivy Manor Normandy, Inc. The Bob Lucido Team of Keller Williams Select Realtors New Life Assisted Living Right At Home In Home Care & Assistance Visiting Angels

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Category Name of Organization Phone Number

Acupuncture Tom Balles 301-776-2692

Attorneys Carney, Kelehan, Bresler, Bennett & Scherr, LLP 410-740-4600

Attorneys Elville & Associates, P.C. 443-393-7696

Attorneys Hammond Law, LLC 410-881-0588

Attorneys Law Offices of Richmond Davis 410-730-5550

410-997-4228 Attorneys Law Offices of Valerie A. Rocco, P.C. (Columbia Office)

Attorneys LifeCare Advisors 443-420-4096

Caregiver Support Services Alzheimer's Association-Greater MD Chapter 410-561-9099

Caregiver Support Services Gilchrist Hospice Care 443-849-8200

Caregiver Support Services Gophers Express 410-GOPHERS

Caregiver Support Services Jessica Rowe ElderCare Consulting, LLC 443-980-2914

Community Organizations Columbia Association 410-715-3000

Educational Organizations Howard Community College 443-518-4972

Financial and Insurance Services Atlantic Home Equity - Reverse Mortgage Specialist 877-773-8377

Financial and Insurance Services Finance500 301-490-8760

Financial and Insurance Services Herman, Deborah L., CPA 410-461-6992

Financial and Insurance Services Paladin Advisor Group 443-283-3482

Financial and Insurance Services Pilot Financial 443-539-4800

Financial and Insurance Services Southern Trust Mortgage 410-977-1356

Financial and Insurance Services Taking Care of Business, Inc. 410-730-6062

Foundations/Human Service Organizations Abilities Network 410-828-7700

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Category Name of Organization Phone Number

Foundations/Human Service Organizations Meals On Wheels of Central Maryland, INC. 410-730-9476

Foundations/Human Service Organizations Neighbor Ride, Inc. 410-884-7433

Foundations/Human Service Organizations Rebuilding Together Howard County 410-381-3338

Funeral Services Candle Light Funeral Home by Craig Witzke 443-830-0310

Geriatric Care Management Services The Coordinating Center 410-987-1048

Geriatric Care Management Services The Option Group Case Management and Consulting 410-667-0266

Government Agencies Howard County Office on Aging 410-313-6410

Hearing Care Services Earl Wilkinson, M.D. (ENT) 410-964-5226

Home Health Care Agencies 2nd Family 443-609-3640

Home Health Care Agencies Being There Senior Care LLC 410-971-8999

Home Health Care Agencies BrightStar Care of Howard County 410-910-9425

410-344-0057 Home Health Care Agencies Capital City Nurses 866-687-7307

Home Health Care Agencies ComForcare Home Care Services of Howard County 443-315-4020

Home Health Care Agencies Comfort Keepers 410-964-0066

Home Health Care Agencies Community Home Health of Maryland 800-282-8104

Home Health Care Agencies DEFYD HEALTHCARE SERVICES 410-262-1228

Home Health Care Agencies Elizabeth Cooney Care Network 410-323-1700

1-800-480-3225 Home Health Care Agencies Genesis SelectCare (Option 3)

Home Health Care Agencies Gentiva Health Services 410-381-4340

Home Health Care Agencies Gimper Gentle Health Care 410-302-3447

Home Health Care Agencies Home Call 410-848-5379

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Category Name of Organization Phone Number

Home Health Care Agencies Home Instead Senior Care 410-461-7700

Home Health Care Agencies Home With You Senior Care 410-654-3300

Home Health Care Agencies Homewatch CareGivers 410-715-9175

Home Health Care Agencies Options For Senior America 410-448-1100

Home Health Care Agencies Professional Healthcare Resources, Inc. 410-368-2825

Home Health Care Agencies Regent Healthcare 410-872-0310

Home Health Care Agencies Right At Home In Home Care & Assistance 410-461-2055

Home Health Care Agencies Visiting Angels 410-730-4115

Hospitals Howard County General Hospital 410-740-7890

Housing Options Brightview Catonsville 410-788-5001

Housing Options Brooke Grove Retirement Village 301-260-2320

Housing Options Care Patrol 410-218-5588

Housing Options Heartlands Senior Living Village 410-313-9414

Housing Options Ivy Manor Normandy, Inc 443-831-1147

Housing Options Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City 410-465-2288

Housing Options Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant 410-465-2005

Housing Options Morningside House of Ellicott City 410-715-0930

Housing Options New Life Assisted Living 410-926-0419

Housing Options Oasis Senior Advisors 410-794-1478

Housing Options Somerford Place 410-313-9744

Housing Options Vantage House Retirement Community 410-992-1241

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Category Name of Organization Phone Number

Housing Options Winter Growth, Inc 410-964-9616

Medical/Dental Providers James P. Richardson, M.D., M.P.H. 410-368-8979

Medical/Dental Providers Lefkoff Periodontics and Dental Implants 410-992-6600

Medical/Dental Providers NeurExpand Brain Center 443-422-5739

Mental Health Services Howard County Mental Health Authority 410-313-5706

Moving and Organizing Changing Keys by Susan 443-370-2356

Moving and Organizing Dakota Downsizing 443-545-4912

Moving and Organizing Let's Move LLC 301-498-8899

Newspapers/Publications Guide to Retirement Living SourceBook 410-581-6873

Newspapers/Publications The Beacon Newspapers 410-248-9101

Physical Therapy AAA Physical Therapy 410-922-9955

410-428-2346 Real Estate Consultants Re/Max 100 - The Lapides Group 410-730-6100 410-715-3361

Real Estate Consultants The Bob Lucido Team of Keller Williams Select Realtors 410-465-6900

Rehabilitation and Nursing Centers Copper Ridge 410-795-8808

Rehabilitation and Nursing Centers Harmony Hall Assisted Living 410-531-6000

Residential Remodeling Handyman Matters 410-549-9696

Stress Management Services Melodies & Memories, LLC 410-900-8811

410-609-2156 Transportation Services Freestate Ambulance 443-694-1214

COGS Coalition of Geriatric Services | 33 Insomnia • Sleep apnea • Narcolepsy Circadian rhythm disorder • Restless legs syndrome REM sleep behavior disorder • Sleep walking and sleep eating Your Sweet Dreams Team Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep

Our medical team, from left: Charlene Gamaldo, M.D.; Rachel E. Salas, M.D.; Francis Chuidian, M.D.; Carmen Salvaterra, M.D.; Seema Gulyani, NP, Ph.D.; and Virginia Runko, Ph.D.

Getting restful sleep is critical to your overall health. New research and technologies are changing the way we treat patients with known or suspected sleep disorders. A team of Johns Hopkins specialists from several different disciplines have come together to create this new sleep center in Howard County. Our specialists are using new technologies and treat the full range of sleep disorders.

Conveniently loCated at Howard County General Hospital Call us today: 800-WE SLEEP (800-937-5337) View our online video series for tips on better sleep: hcgh.org/sleep