2017 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE For Older Adults, Persons with Disabilities, and Caregivers

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www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 3 contents TABLE OF Table of Contents is listed by subject. See Index (p. 92) for a specific provider. The Howard County Office on Aging and Independence does not assume responsibility for data provided by them and the listings may not represent all the businesses and organizations serving seniors and people with disabilities. If you need this document in an alternative format (e.g., large print, Braille, etc.) please contact Maryland Access Point at 410-313-1234 (voice/relay).

LETTERS DIRECTORY Message from the County Executive ...... 6 50+ Centers ...... 17 Message from the Department of Community Resources Caregiver Resources ...... 17 and Services...... 6 Support Services ...... 17 Crisis ...... 17 COMMISSIONS Elder Abuse ...... 17 Howard County Department of Community Resources Emergency Services ...... 18 and Services ...... 8 Homeless Services ...... 18 Howard County Commission on Aging ...... 10 Medical Alert Systems ...... 18 Howard County Commission on Disability Issues ...... 10 Education ...... 18 Employment ...... 19 CHARTS/ARTICLES End of Life ...... 19 Benefits Offered by State & Federal Resource Programs ...... 12 Bereavement Support Groups ...... 19 OFFICE ON AGING AND INDEPENDENCE PROGRAMS Funeral Associations ...... 19 Home and Community Based Services Division ...... 46 Funeral Associations/Funeral Homes ...... 20 ADRC Division ...... 47 Hospice ...... 20 Health and Wellness Division ...... 48 Entertainment & Travel ...... 20 Health & Wellness ...... 20 Fitness Options ...... 49 Fitness ...... 20 Maryland Access Point of Howard County ...... 50 Nutrition/Food/Health Foods...... 22 50+ Center Locations ...... 52 Nutrition Services ...... 23 Kindred Spirits Social Club ...... 54 Recreation & Leisure ...... 23 Connections Social Day Program of Howard County ...... 55 Home Modification & Repairs ...... 23 Architectural Design ...... 23 Design, Production and Advertising Sales Handyman Services ...... 24 Remodeling ...... 24

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4 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 Housing & Housing Services ...... 25 LGBT Resources ...... 71 Housing ...... 25 Medical/Social ...... 72 55+ Communities ...... 25 Case Management & Counseling ...... 72 55+ Resales ...... 26 Dental...... 74 Apartment Communities for Senior Citizens ...... 26 Equipment ...... 74 Assisted Living Facilities ...... 28 Fall Prevention/Treatment ...... 76 Housing for Persons with Disabilities ...... 36 Gastroenterology ...... 76 Housing Information ...... 36 Geriatric Care Management ...... 76 Market Rate Housing ...... 38 Hearing/Speech Services ...... 76 Nursing Homes ...... 40 Hospitals/Walk-In Clinics & Medical Centers ...... 76 Retirement Communities ...... 40 Insurance...... 78 Subsidized Housing ...... 42 Medical Adult Day Care ...... 80 In-Home Services ...... 42 Mental Health & Substance Abuse ...... 80 Assistive Products & Medical Equipment...... 42 Pharmacy ...... 82 Evaluation & Home Modification Services ...... 42 Physicians (Geriatric & those who make house calls) ..82 Food Delivery Services ...... 44 Rehabilitation Services ...... 82 Home Health Care ...... 44 Vision ...... 84 Support Services ...... 63 Walk-In Clinics ...... 85 Table of Contents Table Information ...... 63 Personal Services ...... 86 Consumer Resources/Advocacy ...... 63 Computers ...... 86 Disability Services ...... 63 Thrift Stores ...... 86 Financial Assistance ...... 64 Planning for the Future ...... 86 Health Related Organizations/Foundations ...... 65 Elder Law ...... 86 Information & Referral Assistance ...... 66 Financial Planning ...... 88 Libraries ...... 68 Legal Services/Mediation/Notary ...... 88 Newspapers ...... 68 Wills/Legal Screening ...... 89 Public Safety ...... 69 Social Day Centers ...... 89 Special Interest Groups ...... 69 Transportation ...... 89 Support Groups ...... 70 Tax Information ...... 70 Veterans Resources ...... 70 Volunteer Opportunities ...... 71 Index ...... 92 Voter Information ...... 71 Advertiser Index ...... 93

www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 5 MESSAGE FROM...

The County Executive the Office on Aging and Independence Allan H. Kittleman Starr Sowers

Dear Friends: The Howard County Office on Aging and Independence may have As Howard County’s population a new name, but our goal remains of residents age 50 and older steadily the same – to be a trusted source of rises, the demand for quality information, services and support for programs, services and facilities to Howard County’s older adults, adults accommodate the changing needs with disabilities, and caregivers. Our of older adults will also increase commitment to implement Howard dramatically. Just recently, a newly County’s 20 year Master Plan for expanded Loan Closet opened its the Aging Population is stronger doors in the Long Reach Village than ever, as we address the future Center, offering Howard County needs of our growing older adult residents greater access to a wide population and build an age-friendly assortment of durable medical equipment. In 2017, we’ll community. see the new Elkridge 50+ Center take shape, doubling its The 2017 Resource Guide is a valuable reference tool for capacity and offering access to state-of-the-art technology all residents, with comprehensive listings of services provided to its members. by the Office on Aging and Independence, as well as those These new and improved facilities are a welcome available through county, state and federal agencies, businesses addition to our community, but it is just as important that and non-profit partners. You will find a wealth of information we have information and resources readily available today to help you live a healthy and active life, identify local geriatric to help our residents plan for a successful future. That’s physicians, home care service providers and health care why I am pleased to join Howard County’s Department facilities, locate transportation and recreation opportunities, of Community Resources and Services and its Office on and much more. Aging and Independence to present the 2017 edition of our That’s a lot of information in one guide, but if you find Resource Guide. that you need further assistance for yourself, your spouse, or This user-friendly, comprehensive publication provides an aging relative, I urge you to contact Maryland Access Point up-to-date information about a wide range of resources, (MAP), our Aging & Disability Resource Center. MAP’s programs and services for older adults, persons with disabilities Information Specialists follow a No-Wrong Door Approach and family caregivers. Keep a copy of the Resource Guide in to help assess your needs, navigate the Resource Guide or a convenient place, share it with friends and family and refer provide referrals to the appropriate agency or service. Call to it often for assistance. 410-313-1234 for assistance weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to If you are unable to find what you need, our team of 4:30 p.m. information specialists at Maryland Access Point (MAP) can Thanks to our continuing partnership with Custom help with an even wider array of resources on a variety of Media Options and the support of our advertisers, the 2017 topics. Contact a MAP counselor at 410-313-1234 (voice/ Resource Guide is provided to you at no charge, and may be relay), email [email protected] or call to arrange an viewed online at www.howardcountymd.gov/aging. Please in-person appointment at their offices or a Howard County let us know if there are topics you would like us to include 50+ Center near you. in next year’s Guide. Contact MAP with your questions or Sharing information and resources strengthens our suggestions at 410-313-1234 (voice/relay) or email map@ community. Working together will help to ensure that howardcountymd.gov. We would love to hear from you! Howard County continues to be a great place to live, work, play AND retire. Sincerely,

My warmest regards,

Starr Sowers Administrator, Office on Aging and Independence Allan H. Kittleman Howard County Executive

6 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 7 Our philosophy is simple so we can make access to our services simple. NO WRONG DOOR.

Our offices SHARE THE SAME CORE VALUES: • to serve multiple generations; • tailor services to diverse cultural values; and • promote full inclusion for individuals with disabilities

There are SEVEN OFFICES TO SERVE YOU: • Office of ADA Coordination • Office of Consumer Protection • Office on Aging and Independence • Office of Local Children’s Board • Office of Children and Families • Office of Veterans and Military Families • Office of Community Partnerships

Our BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS uphold the Department’s core values: • Board to Promote Self Sufficiency • Commission for Women • Commission for Veterans • Commission on Aging and Military Families • Commission on Disability Issues • Commission for Transitioning • Consumer Protection Advisory Board Students with Disabilities • Local Children’s Board

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We take great pride in serving the Howard County Community.

8 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 Life is better when everyone feels connected, engaged, and appreciated.

• Background checked caregivers • Live person on-call 24/7 • Specialized training for caregivers • Quality assurance visits to assess evolving care needs

Start with an evaluation today. hwcg.com/howard-countyŢ 410-715-A175 www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 9 HOWARD COUNTY HOWARD COUNTY COMMISSION COMMISSION ON AGING ON DISABILITY ISSUES

The Howard County Commission on Aging is a 15-member volunteer advisory board to the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence. Its mission is to promote VISION: Howard County will be a place where successful aging in Howard County. The Commission works all citizens can participate in all aspects of with county government and interest groups to advocate community life. for programs and resources that support older persons and their families. Additionally, the Commission supports and encourages active opportunities for experienced older adults The 15 member Commission on Disability Issues is to share their talents and skills in meaningful ways while appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by continuing to support programs and services for the most the County Council. Commission members are people vulnerable in our County. with disabilities, service providers, family members of people with disabilities and the community at large. The Commission accomplishes its work through the This voluntary citizen group advises county activities of task forces and committees and is particularly government on issues affecting people with disabilities. interested in wellness programs, housing, transportation, The Commission also provides guidance and and financial independence. The Commission researches recommendations to county government on Americans legislation at the county and state level that impacts the with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. health and well-being of older adults and their families, and Members serve on various committees accomplish provides testimony when appropriate. the commission’s work. The committees are comprised of Commission members, local organizations and Commissioners are nominated by the County Executive, citizens. confirmed by the County Council for a five year term • Provider Committee and may serve two consecutive terms. Members of the • Access Committee Commission represent diverse professional backgrounds, • Legislative Committee various age and ethnic groups, and many geographic areas • Awards Committee of the county. Commissioners serve on many other county If you would want additional information please boards and commissions and the Maryland Commission on contact: Erica Lewis, ADA Specialist, at 410-313-6402 Aging. If you would like additional information about (voice/relay) or at [email protected] the commission, its task forces or programs contact us at 410-313-6410 or via email at [email protected].

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www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 11 BENEFITS Offered By State & Federal Resource Programs

For additional information about these programs, call Maryland Access Point of Howard County (MAP) at 410-313-1234 or 1-800-506-5806. The income and asset eligibility guidelines were effective as of July 1, 2016. However, these guidelines do change. Check with MAP for the latest figures. Assistance in completing applications is available.

MONTHLY INCOME ANNUAL ASSET PROGRAM NAME ELIGIBILITY ELIGIBILITY PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS AND NOTES GUIDELINES GUIDELINES

Benefits Checkup May have income and May have income www.benefitscheckup.org (A service of the National criteria guidelines or criteria guidelines Find programs that can help pay for prescription drugs, healthcare, Council on Aging) meals, utility bills.

Federal Poverty Income Guidelines

Individual $990.00

Couple $1,335.00

Electric Universal Provides eligible low-income Marylanders assistance with electric Service Program bills. Only one application is required for both EUSP and MEAP. For (EUSP) information or to apply, call Community Action Council of Howard County at 410-313-6440. Individual $1,733 or less No test

Couple $2,336 No test

Maryland Energy Provides eligible low-income Marylanders assistance with heating Assistance Program bills. Only one application is required for both MEAP and EUSP. For (MEAP) information or to apply, call Community Action Council of Howard County at 410-313-6440. Individual $1,733 or less No test

Couple $2,336 No test

Food Supplement $3,250 for Assists client in paying for food. A household’s first $141/month Program household of is not counted in determining eligibility; household vehicles, not any size counted. There are also medical and housing deductions. For information or to apply, call the Howard County Dept. of Social Individual $1,276 Services at 410-872-8700.

Couple $1,726

2016 State Plan is based on Net worth is less Allows a credit against the homeowner’s 2016 property tax bill of Maryland relationship between than $200,000 if property taxes exceed a fixed percentage of the person’s gross Homeowners’ Property property taxes and income; (excluding property income. Tax Credit Program combined gross household on which you are No age restrictions. Credit applicable only to dwelling which is the income cannot exceed seeking credit person’s permanent residence. $60,000. and cash value of IRAs or qualified Apply before July property tax is due but no later than retirement savings September 1, 2016. plans). Homeowners age 70 or older who have not applied for the program previously should call 410-767-4433 or 800-944-7403, or see www.dat.state.md.us.

12 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 MONTHLY INCOME ANNUAL ASSET PROGRAM NAME ELIGIBILITY ELIGIBILITY PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS AND NOTES GUIDELINES GUIDELINES

2017 State of Plan is based on Net worth is less Provides tax credit up to $750 a year for renters who meet certain Maryland Renters’ relationship between rent than $200,000 requirements on rent paid in calendar year 2017. and income. Tax Credit Program For persons age 60 and over, persons who are 100% disabled or persons under age 60 (the latter not in subsidized housing with dependent(s) under age 18 living with you). Apply no later than September 1, 2017. For application, call 800-944-7403 or see www.dat.state.md.us.

Howard County, Combined gross income Your Net Worth Available to residential real property that is owned by and used as Maryland Senior less than $80,100 yearly (excluding the the principal residence of an individual who is at least 70 years of Tax Credit value of your home, age. but including the Apply no later than September 1, 2017. Call value of qualified 410-313-4076 for more information and application. retirement plans and individual retirement accounts) does not exceed $500,000

Maryland Senior For persons enrolled in a Prescription or Medicare Prescription Drug Advantage Prescription Drug plan AND have a household income Assistance Program from 136% to 300% of federal poverty guidelines, SPDAP pays up (SPDAP) to $35 per month toward the cost of the premium for their chosen plan. This does not apply to individuals who are 100% Low Income Individual $2,970 No test Subsidy or eligible for full federal EXTRA HELP as determined by the Social Security Administration. Proof of 6 months MD residency is required. Qualified applicants whose drug costs exceed $2,840 in 2011 will Couple $4,005 No test only have to pay 5% of the cost of their drugs during the coverage gap or doughnut hole” and SPDAP will pay the remaining 95% of the drug costs. Only certain Medicare Prescription Drug Plans are participating in the coverage gap subsidy. Not all plans will provide this subsidy. Applications for SPDAP are available through the Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program at 800-551-5995 or at www.marylandspdap.com

Medicare Prescription Coverage available for all persons with Medicare. Open Enrollment Drug Coverage 10/15/16 – 12/07/16. (Part D) Extra Help Extra help available for Medicare beneficiaries with limited income. Assistance may help with cost of premiums, deductibles, co-pays. You will automatically receive EXTRA HELP if you have Medical Individual $1,505 $13,640 includes Assistance, QMB, SLMB, or SSI; no need to apply. $1,500 burial allowance Questions, call your local SHIP (State Assistance Program) at 410-313-7392, or Social Security at 800-772-1213. Couple $2,022 $27,250 includes $3,000 burial allowance

Medicaid Waiver Assisted living and in-home services for individuals age 50 and Program – Registry older who meet institutional eligibility rules. Medical, 866-417-3480 $2,000 – $2,500 financial, and technical eligibility requirements apply. depending on For information, call Maryland Access Point of Howard County at Individual Up to $2,199 eligibility category 410-313-1234.

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MONTHLY INCOME ANNUAL ASSET PROGRAM NAME ELIGIBILITY ELIGIBILITY PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS AND NOTES GUIDELINES GUIDELINES

Medical Assistance Covers physicians, hospital and prescription drug services. Requires (Medicaid) documentation of disability. Individuals can “spend down” to this level to be eligible. Call Howard County Department of Social Services at 410-872-8700. Individual Up to $350 $2,500

Couple Up to $392 $3,000

Expanded Medical For more information, contact Door to Healthcare at 855-288-3667 Assistance (for or visit www.doortohealthcare.org. individuals without Medicare)

Individual $1,366

Couple $1,832

Medicare Savings Programs

QUALIFIED MEDICARE Pays Medicare Part A and B premiums, co-payments and BENEFICIARY deductibles. For information or to apply, call Howard County Office PROGRAM (QMB) on Aging and Independence at 410-313-7392 or Howard County Dept. of Social Services at 410-872-8700. Individual $1,010 or less $8,780

Couple $1,355 or less $13,930

SPECIFIED LOW- Similar to QMB but pays only the Medicare Part B monthly INCOME MEDICARE premium. For information or to apply, call Howard County Office BENEFICIARY on Aging and Independence at 410-313-7392 or Howard County PROGRAM (SLMB) Dept. of Social Services at 410-872-8700.

Individual $1,357 $8,870

Couple $1,823 $13,930

Senior Assisted Provides financial assistance for a limited number of eligible Living Group Home Assisted Living Group Home residents age 62 or older. For Program Subsidy information or to apply, call Howard County Office on Aging and Independence at 410-313-6542. Individual $2,841 or less $11,000

Couple $3,715 or less $14,000

14 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 MONTHLY INCOME ANNUAL ASSET PROGRAM NAME ELIGIBILITY ELIGIBILITY PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS AND NOTES GUIDELINES GUIDELINES

Senior Care Program Case managed, in-home services program for individuals 65 and older. For information, call Maryland Access Point of Howard County at 410-313-1234. Individual $2,841 or less $11,000

Couple $3,715 or less $14,000

Senior Community Provides employment, training and skills development in public and Service Employment nonprofit agencies to low income residents age 55+. Call Family & (SCSEP) Children Services at 410-366-5614.

Individual $1,226 No test

Couple $1,659 No test

Accessible Homes Provides zero-interest loans to modify a home space for senior (age for Seniors 55 or older) living. Loan payments are deferred for 30 years or until the sale or transfer of ownership of the home. If the senior resides in home of a relative, eligibility is based on the owner’s income. Individual $48,000 per year No test Program is a joint initiative of the Maryland Dept. of Housing Couple $55,000 per year No test & Community Development and the Maryland Dept of Aging. Application available at www.mdhousing.org or by calling 800-756-0119.

Supplemental A federal program for people age 65 or older, or blind or disabled Security Income (SSI) (unable to work) with very low income and assets. Administered by Social Security Administration. Provides monthly payments. Persons receiving SSI automatically receive Medical Assistance. For information or to apply, call the Social Security Administration at Individual $0 – $733 $2,000 410-872-4758 or 800-772-1213. New Benefit: Compassionate Allowance initiative for individuals Couple $0 – $1,100 $3,000 with early-onset (younger-onset). Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. For those generally diagnosed under the age of 65 years old.

Employed Individuals Less than half of earned Less than $10,000 The EID program provides health insurance to eligible employed with Disabilities (EID) income counts, so you in countable assets individuals who are age 18 to 64, and who have a disability that Medical Assistance may be able to earn much for an individual, meets Social Security’s medical criteria. Individuals with Medicare or Program more than these limits. and less than private health insurance may still qualify for EID. Participants pay a $15,000 for a monthly premium form $0 to $55, depending on income. married couple. Certain income and assets that count for other Medical Assistance Individual Up to $2,918 programs do not count toward EID limits. Note: certain types of pension and To apply, contact the Maryland Department of Health and retirement plans are Mental Hygiene at 410-767-7090 or visit the website at Couple Up to $3,932 not counted towards mmcp.dhmh.maryland.gov/eid the asset limits.

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50+ Centers offer a variety of exercise and dance classes to help you meet your health and wellness goals.

All entries are based on responses from businesses, agencies, organizations and Howard County Office on Aging individuals serving Howard County. The Howard County Office on Aging and Independence and Independence Programs does not assume responsibility for data provided by them, and the listings may not PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL OFFICE ON AGING represent all the businesses and organizations serving seniors and people with AND INDEPENDENCE PROGRAMS ARE disabilities. If you would like to have a listing in next year’s directory, please contact the LISTED FIRST UNDER EACH CATEGORY. Office on Aging and Independence at 410-313-6410 to be included in the mailing list. The contents of the 2017 Resource Guide are provided by and are the property of the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence, Department of Community Resources and Services and may not be reproduced without the express consent of the What is Maryland Relay? department. For additional information, please write to: Howard County Office on Aging and Dial 7-1-1 in Maryland Independence, 6751 Columbia gateway Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, MD 21046. Advertisements in this publication help to underwrite the costs. Howard County does Either a TTY (Text Telephone) user or a person not endorse or warrant the services or products being advertised. using a standard phone may make a call The Howard County Office on Aging and Independence has developed provider through Maryland Relay. inclusion guidelines for any organizations wishing to be listed in the Resource Guide. For a copy of the guidelines, please call the Office on Aging and Independence at 410-313-6410. After dialing Maryland Relay, the caller gives Howard County has a wealth of information on products and services for its older the phone number of the person/business citizens and persons with disabilities who may need the services and resources listed being called to the Maryland Relay Operator, here. This information is targeted to enhance the lives of these groups. who then dials that number. The Relay operator If you require additional information, call Maryland Access Point (MAP), 410-313- types a standard phone user’s spoken words 1234; or from anywhere in the country, 844-627-6465 ; email [email protected]. to a person using the TTY and voices the TTY People who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability use Maryland Relay: 711. user’s text. In an emergency situation, please dial 9-1-1 directly.

16 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 50+ CENTERS Glenwood 50+ Center National Family Caregiver At the Gary J. Arthur Community Center Support Program 2400 Route 97 Office on Aging and Independence Program Bain 50+ Center Cooksville, MD 21723 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor 5470 Ruth Keeton Way Ph: 410-313-5440 Columbia, MD 21046 Columbia, MD 21044 Fax: 410-313-4846 Ph: 410-313-1234 Ph: 410-313-7213 Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-313-5970 Fax: 410-313-7465 www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Email: [email protected] 50+ Centers Email: [email protected] www.howardcountymd.gov/aging www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:30am–4:30pm. Provides a broad spectrum of programs and services that meet the social, Assists family caregivers with locating resources and Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am–4:30pm. Provides a broad nutritional , educational, recreational needs and interest referrals to appropriate agencies. Limited respite funds spectrum of programs and services that meet the social, of older individuals. available for caregivers. nutritional, educational, recreational needs and interest of older individuals. Longwood 50+ Center Ph: 410-313-7217 East Columbia 50+ Center Fax: 410-313-7262 CRISIS 6600 Cradlerock Way Email: [email protected] Columbia, MD 21045 www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Ph: 410-313-7680 Hours: Tuesday: 9am–2pm, Wednesday: 9am–3pm ELDER ABUSE Caregiver Fax: 410-313-7688 Email: [email protected] Howard County Long-Term Care www.howardcountymd.gov/aging North Laurel 50+ Center 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road Ombudsman Program Hours: Mon- Wed: 9am–9pm, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9am–4:30pm. Office on Aging and Independence Program Provides a broad spectrum of programs and services that Laurel, MD 20723 meet the social, nutritional, educational, recreational needs Ph: 410-313-0380 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor and interests of older individuals. Fax: 240-568-3030 Columbia, MD 21046 Email: [email protected] Ph: 410-313-6423 Fax: 410-313-6593 Elkridge 50+ Center www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Hours: Tuesday: 9am–2pm, Wednesday: 9am–3pm. Provides Email: [email protected] 6540 Washington Boulevard www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Elkridge, MD 21075 a broad spectrum of programs and services that meet the Crisis This program, mandated by Federal and State laws, Ph: 410-313-5192 social, nutritional, educational, recreational needs and interest of older individuals. protects the rights of nursing home residents, assisted living Fax: 410-313-4929 residents, and investigates and works to resolve problems Email: [email protected] or complaints. www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am–4:30pm. CAREGIVER Family and Children’s Services RESOURCES of Central Maryland Ellicott City 50+ Center AND Wilde Lake Village Center Ellicott City 50+ Fitness Center 10451 Twin Rivers Road 9401 Frederick Road/9411 Frederick Road Columbia, MD 21044 Ellicott City, MD 21042 SUPPORT SERVICES Ph: 443-820-8261 Ph: 410-313-1400 Fax: 410-964-1791 Fax: 410-313-1407 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group www.fcsmd.org Email: [email protected] Office on Aging and Independence Program Bain Center www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Howard County Department Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:30am–4:30pm. 5470 Ruth Keeton Way Columbia, MD 21044 of Social Services Adult Protective Services Ph: 410-313-5192 Ellicott City Senior Center Plus 7121 Columbia Gateway Drive Fax: 410-313-4929 9401 Frederick Road Columbia, MD 21046 Email: [email protected] Ellicott City, MD 21042 www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Ph: 410-872-8823 Ph: 410-313-1425 Fax: 410-872-4303 A support group for caregivers, family members and loved Fax: 410-313-1407 Email: ones of Alzheimer’s patients, affiliated with the Greater [email protected] Email: [email protected] Maryland Alzheimer’s Association and sponsored by the This program serves persons ages 18 or over who lack www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Howard County Office on Aging and Independence. Meets the physical or mental capacity to provide for their daily Hours: Mon–Thurs: 10:00am–2:00pm; Fri: 10:00am–1:00pm. the second Thursday of every month from 6:30 to 8:00pm needs. The purpose of the program is to prevent or remedy Therapeutic group activities and socialization are offered in at the Bain Center behind the fireplace. the abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation of adults a structured setting for persons with cognitive and/or who are unable to protect their own interest and are at physical disabilities. risk of immediate harm to their own person or to others. The program provides professional services to protect the health, safety, and welfare of endangered, vulnerable adults.

www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 17 Howard County Department of EMERGENCY SERVICES Fire & Rescue Services MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEMS 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 400 Christian Services of Columbia, MD 21046 Life Alarm, Inc. Howard County, Inc. Ph: 410-313-6000 Richmond, VA 23218 3267 Pine Orchard Lane Fax: 410-313-6027 Ph: 800-780-5433 Ellicott City, MD 21042 www.hcdfrs.org Fax: 706-854-9787 Ph: 410-465-1060 HCDFRS is a combination system in that services are Life Alarm does service for the elderly/disabled residents Fax: 443-656-3381 provided through a partnership of volunteers and career of community. Email: [email protected] personnel. Our mission is to educate, protect and serve. www.tsabaltimore.org Response Link Visit the website at www.tsabaltimore.org. Offers assistance Maryland Institute for Emergency Ph: 866-646-2197 with eviction prevention, utility turn offs, food assistance/ Fax: 877-217-0764 seasonal assistance, clothing and household. Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) 653 West Pratt Street Email: [email protected] Baltimore, MD 21201 www.responselink.com Community Action Council Ph: 800-762-7157, 410-706-3994 24 hour Push-Button Emergency Help. of Howard County Fax: 410-706-3485 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor Email: [email protected] Wellcore Emergency Response System Columbia, MD 21046 www.miemss.org Fall Prevention Ph: 410-313-6440 MIEMSS is the state agency responsible for the coordination Ph: 800-844-4710, 800-522-1197 Fax: 410-313-6479 of emergency medical services. We are responsible for Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program and www.wellcore.com www.cac-hc.org coordinate the Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment Wellcore is the provider of the Wellcore Emergency Response CAC provides community and neighborhood-based services (MOLST) Program in conjunction with the Department of System that combines automatic fall detection with 24/7 that are integrated, comprehensive, and empowering for Health and Mental Hygiene. monitoring and prompt emergency response. individuals, families and communities. These services include but are not limited to housing and energy Maryland Poison Center assistance, food bank and weatherization and Head Start. 220 Arch Street, Office Level One Baltimore, MD 21201 EDUCATION Crisis FISH of Howard County Ph: 800-222-1222 Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fax: 410-706-7184 National Family Caregiver P.O. Box 34 www.mdpoison.com Support Program Ellicott City, MD 21041 Emergency telephone service. Health professionals provide Office on Aging and Independence Program Ph: 410-964-8660 information and poison prevention education materials. 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor www.fishhowardcounty.com Columbia, MD 21046 FISH helps meet emergency needs of County residents, The Multiservice Center Ph: 410-313-1234 specializing in food, financial help, referrals, prescriptions 9900 Washington Boulevard, Suite I Fax: 410-313-5970 and other special needs. 100% volunteer. Volunteer Email: [email protected] opportunities. Laurel, MD 20723 Ph: 410-313-0220 www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Fax: 301-490-4547 Assists family caregivers with locating resources and Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Email: [email protected] referrals to appropriate agencies. Limited respite funds 6700 Freetown Road Education www.howardcountymd.gov available for caregivers. Columbia, MD 21044 The Multiservice Center joins other human service agencies Ph: 410-531-6006, 410-531-6677 in one location to provide a variety of crisis services for Fax: 410-531-3487 residents. Division of Continuing Education Email: [email protected] & Workforce Development www.grassrootscrisis.org 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway Provides 24-hour crisis intervention counseling and HOMELESS SERVICES Columbia, MD 21044 assessment services to individuals and families by phone Ph: 443-518-4972 or walk-in; shelter programs for homeless population; Fax: 443-518-4986 community education and outreach. Rt. One Day Resource Center Email: [email protected] 8826 Washington Boulevard, 1st Floor www.howardcc.edu HopeWorks Jessup, MD 20794 Ph: 301-776-9900 Seniors may enroll in a variety of non-credit courses. 5457 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 310 Courses designed for 60+ are held at local senior centers Columbia, MD 21045 www.daycenter.org at discounted rates. Ph: 410-997-0304 Provides meals, showers, limited laundry, fellowship and Fax: 410-997-1397 other social services to homeless individuals. Center is open 3 days a week. For more information on hours please Howard County Library System Email: [email protected] Central Branch www.wearehopeworks.org call the Day Center. 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway The center provides shelter, counseling, advocacy and legal Columbia, MD 21044 services to those impacted by sexual and domestic violence and public education. Ph: 410-313-7800 Fax: 410-313-7864 Email: [email protected] www.hclibrary.org We deliver high-quality public education for all ages. A major component of Howard County’s strong education system, we advance the economy, enhancing quality of life.

18 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 Howard County Library System Howard County Library Pinnacle Empowerment Center East Columbia Branch System Project Literacy P.O. Box 8136 6600 Cradlerock Way 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway Elkridge, MD 21075 Columbia, MD 21045 Columbia, MD 21044 Ph: 410-782-3004 Ph: 410-313-7701 Ph: 410-313-7900 Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-313-7741 Fax: 410-313-7811 www.empowerctr.org Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Pinnacle Empowerment Center provides women in transition www.hclibrary.org www.hclibrary.org with customized career and life management services and Closed in the Spring. We deliver high-quality public Provides free instructions for adults without a high school resources needed for lifelong success. education for all ages. A major component of Howard diploma. Prospective student must live or work in Howard County’s strong education system, we advance the economy, County. Senior Community Service enhancing quality of life. Employment (SCSEP) J Group (Formerly Cultural Connection), Family and Children’s Services Howard County Library System Jewish Federation of H.C. Ph: 410-366-5614 Elkridge Branch 10630 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 400 Provides employment, training and skills development in 6540 Washington Boulevard Columbia, MD 21044 public and nonprofit agencies to low income residents Elkridge, MD 21045 Ph: 410-730-4976 Ext. 103 age 55+. Ph: 410-313-5077 Fax: 410-730-9393 TTY: 410-313-5090 Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-313-5095 Programs for active seniors exploring Jewish culture and arts Email: [email protected] through interactive presentations and group discussions. For END OF LIFE www.hclibrary.org more information please see www.JewishHowardCounty.org. Closed for construction. HCLS Elkridge Express Branch, 7065 Montgomery Road, Elkridge, MD 21075. Osher at Johns Hopkins University BEREAVEMENT 6740 Alexander Bell Drive SUPPORT GROUPS Howard County Library System Columbia, MD 21046 Glenwood Branch Ph: 410-516-9719 Bereaved Parents, USA, 2350 State Route 97 Fax: 410-290-0007 Baltimore Metropolitan Area Chapter Cooksville, MD 21723 Email: [email protected] 8948 Iron Horse Lane Ph: 410-313-5577 www.osher.jhu.edu Baltimore, MD 21208 TTY: 410-313-5597 Daytime non-credit classes for older adults interested in Ph: 410-321-7053, 410-363-0549 Fax: 410-313-5575 lifelong learning. Classes meet for 12 weeks each in the www.bpbaltimore.bpchapter.org fall and spring in Baltimore and Columbia. Email: [email protected] Support group for parents who have lost a child of any age www.hclibrary.org and from any cause. Monthly meeting 3rd Wednesday, 8 pm. We deliver high-quality public education for all ages. A major University of Maryland, Call 410-321-7053 for meeting location. component of Howard County’s strong education system, we Department of Health Services advance the economy, enhancing quality of life. Center on Aging, School of Public Health 3310 SPH Building FUNERAL ASSOCIATIONS Howard County Library System College Park, MD 20742 Miller Branch Ph: 301-405-2469 9421 Frederick Road Fax: 301-405-2542 Funeral Consumers Alliance of Maryland Ellicott City, MD 21042 Email: [email protected] 9601 Cedar Lane Education Bethesda, MD 20814 Ph: 410-313-1950 http://sph.umd.edu/hlsa/AGING/index.cfm Ph: 301-564-0006 TTY: 410-313-1957 The Graduate Gerontology Certificate Program at the Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-313-1999 Center on Aging addresses the national need to educate www.mdfunerals.org Email: [email protected] professionals to work with the growing population of older www. hclibrary.org persons. A consumer advocacy organization providing comprehensive information on how to plan meaniful and affordable burial We deliver high-quality public education for all ages. A major and cremation services. component of Howard County’s strong education system, we advance the economy, enhancing quality of life. EMPLOYMENT Harry H. Witzke’s Family Funeral Home, Inc. Howard County Library System Howard County Office of Savage Branch 4112 Old Columbia Pike

Workforce Development Ellicott City, MD 21043 Employment 9525 Durness Lane 7161 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite D Savage, MD 20723 Ph: 410-465-2848 Columbia, MD 21046 Fax: 410-465-0020 Ph: 410-313-0760 Ph: 410-290-2620 Email: [email protected] TTY: 410-880-5979 Fax: 410-290-2626 harrywitzkefuneralhome.com Fax: 410-313-5999 Email: [email protected] Caring services in the community since 1912. Family owned Email: [email protected] owd.howardcountymd.gov www.hclibrary.org and operated. Funerals-cremations-pre-arrangements. Provides employment assistance to job seekers: resume Available 24 hours each day. We deliver high-quality public education for all ages. A major critique, employment workshops, interviewing techniques component of Howard County’s strong education system, we and career consultation. Training assistance based upon advance the economy, enhancing quality of life. funding. End of Life

www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 19 ENTERTAINMENT Howard County Tourism & Promotion FUNERAL ASSOCIATIONS/ 8267 Main Street FUNERAL HOMES & TRAVEL Ellicott City, MD 21043 Ph: 410-313-1900, 800-288-8747 Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at African Art Museum of Fax: 410-313-1902 Meadowridge Memorial Bark Maryland (AAMM) Email: [email protected] 7250 Washington Boulevard 11711 East Market Place www.visithowardcounty.com Elkridge, MD 21075 Fulton, MD 20759 Free visitors guide. Open everyday. Volunteer opportunities. Entertainment Ph: 410-796-1144 Ph: 301-490-6070 Ghost tours in the fall; free history & art displays. www.garykaufmanfuneralhome.com Fax: 301-490-6070 www.dignitymemorial.com Email: [email protected] Spotlight on Seniors A funeral and cemetery service in one location offers www.africanartmuseum.org Columbia, MD 21045 additional convenience for grieving loved ones. We offer an AAMM encourages further understanding and awareness of Ph: 410-992-9304 array of unique and unmatched services, including on-site diverse cultures and artistic expressions of the people of Email: [email protected] the African continent. catering, national transferability of pre-arranged services, A lively senior-oriented TV production on Comcast channel bereavement travel services and a 24 hour compassion 98 covering topics such as entertainment, senior issues and helpline. Clarksville Seniors well being. Meetings, 2nd Thursday of the month, 10:00am, Sylvia and Edward Dress (Coordinators) at the East Columbia Senior Center, volunteers welcome. Going Home Cremation Service 8125 Yellow Pine Drive Programs air several times daily. P.O. Box 784 Ellicott City, MD 21043

Health & Wellness Clarksville, MD 21029 Ph: 410-461-7810 Ph: 301-854-9038, 1-866-728-4663 Email: [email protected] HEALTH & WELLNESS www.goinghomecremation.com Meets third Wed. of every month at the Clarksville Fire Station. Programs, speakers, games and fun activities. Day and extended trips are planned. HOSPICE FITNESS Columbia Matters, a Columbia BAYADA Home Health Care Association Television Program A Matter of Balance Ph: 410-442-8007 6310 Hillside Court Office on Aging and Independence Program www.bayada.com Columbia, MD 21046 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor Columbia, MD 21046 Our specialty practices include home health care, Pediatrics, Ph: 410-715-3120, 443-864-0556 Hospice and Habilitation. Servicing Frederick, Carroll and Fax: 410-715-0389 Ph: 410-313-1234 Howard Counties. Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-313-5950 www.columbiamatters.org Email: [email protected] Gilchrist Hospice Care A Telly award-winning monthly television program that www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 5537 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 434 takes viewers on a journey through Columbia and Howard Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as County, Maryland and provides entertaining and resourceful controllable, set realistic goals for increasing activity, Columbia, MD 21045 information about local events and programs. change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and Ph: 443-849-8200 promote exercise to increase strength and balance. Modest Fax: 410-730-5284 fee covers all materials; call to register for next session. Email: chughes@gilchristservices. Org Golden Girls and Company www.gilchristservices.org Senior Variety Show Bain Center Exercise Classes For Chronic Conditions A non-profit, Medicare/Medicaid-certified program providing 5470 Ruth Keeton Way Office on Aging and Independence Program comprehensive end of life home hospice care, respite and 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor acute care at Gilchrist Center Ho Co and grief services for Columbia, MD 21044 terminally ill individuals and their families. Ph: 410-465-8020 Columbia, MD 21046 Entertainment available for all occasions: singing, dancing, Ph: 410-313-1234, 800-506-5806 beautiful costumes. Contact Jackie at 410-465-8020. Fax: 410-313-5950 Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Email: [email protected] 6934 Aviation Boulevard, Suite N www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Glen Burnie, MD 21061 Howard County Department Explore exercise classes that may help improve mobility Ph: 866-693-4067 of Recreation and Parks 7120 Oakland Mills Road and reduce fall risk often associated with certain chronic Fax: 877-820-2756 conditions including but not limited to arthritis, parkinson’s www.seasons.org Columbia, MD 21046 disease and stroke. Seasons Hospice engenders hope in the lives of its patients Ph: 410-313-4700 Fax: 410-313-7465 and their family members. We are a community-based Exercise Counseling organization with an on going mission to find creative Email: [email protected] solutions which add quality to life. www.howardcountymd.gov/rap Office on Aging and Independence Program 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor Senior adults, age 55+; program and trip fees vary seasonally and are offered year round. Programs include Columbia, MD 21046 leisure-based activities. Ph: 410-313-1234, 800-506-5806 Fax: 410-313-5950 Email: [email protected] www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Questions or concerns about your exercise program? Meet with an exercise specialist to learn how to start a new exercise program, exercise with your chronic condition, or End of Life receive quidance on selecting the best exercise class or home routine for you.

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www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 21 Living Well… Take Charge of Your Health Glenwood 50+ Center Office on Aging and Independence Program 2400 Route 97 NUTRITION/FOOD/ 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor Cooksville, MD 21738 HEALTH FOODS Columbia, MD 21046 Ph: 410-313-5440 Ph: 410-313-3506 Fax: 410-313-4846 Health & Wellness Fax: 410-313-5950 Email: [email protected] Office on Aging and Independence Program Email: [email protected] www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Hours Mon–Fri 8:30–4:30pm Columbia, MD 21046 Six-week workshop developed by Stanford University, for Ph: 410-313-1234 adults or caretakers living with one or more chronic Howard County Striders Fax: 410-313-5950 conditions. Participants learn to manage their health, P.O. Box 563 Email: [email protected] develop a diet and fitness plan, deal with pain and www.howardcountymd.gov/aging communicate with health professionals. Modest fee covers Donnie Chapman, President all material; call to register for next season. Columbia, MD 21045 The focus of Health and Wellness programs to improve the Email: [email protected] functional health of older adults, adults with disabilities www.striders.net and underserved populations by expanding program Living Well with Diabetes opportunities with an emphasis on proven outcomes. Office on Aging and Independence Program The Howard County Striders running club is an incorporated Opportunities exits is in following areas: health promotion non-profit organization dedicated to promoting fitness 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor and disease prevention, evidence based programming, through running. Activities include: casual joggers to volunteer opportunities, mental health, peer support groups, Columbia, MD 21046 Olympic-class athletes, beginners to veterans, all ages, Ph: 410-313-3506 fitness, outdoor recreation, nutrition and therapeutic pet males, females, individuals and families, milers to ultra- visits.

Health & Wellness Fax: 410-313-5950 marathoners-all are welcome. Email: [email protected] Howard County Farmers’ Markets www.howardcountymd.gov/aging North Laurel 50+ Center Howard County Economic Development Six-week workshop developed by Stanford University, for 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road Authority/Agricultural Marketing Program pre-diabetic or diabetic adults. Participants learn skills Laurel, MD 20723 needed in the day to day management of diabetes. Modest 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 500 Ph: 410-313-0380 fee covers all materials; call to register for next session. Columbia, MD 21046 Fax: 240-568-3030 Ph: 410-313-6500 Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-313-6525 Aurora Fitness – Christy Edwards www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Ellicott City, MD 21042 Email: kljohnson@ howardcountymd.gov Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:30am–4:30pm. Provides a broad www.howardcountyfarmersmarkets.com Ph: 410-707-6391 spectrum of programs and services that meet the social, www.aurorafitness.net nutritional, educational, recreational needs and interest of Howard County seven farmers markets are spread throughout Personal training in private studio or your home. Build older individuals. the county and offer fresh, locally grown produce from early endurance, strength, bone density and energy level. Reduce May thru October or November: Locations are as follows: risk of disease and injury. ACE certified since 1994. Howard County Library-Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, The Roger Carter Community Center Ellicott City, Wednesdays, May 4 through November 16 3000 Milltowne Drive from 2pm to 6pm, Howard County Library-East Columbia Ellicott City 50+ Center AND Ellicott City, MD 21043 Branch, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, Thursdays, May 5 Ellicott City 50+ Fitness Center Ph: 410-313-2764 through November 17 from 2pm to 6pm, Howard County 9401 Frederick Road/9411 Frederick Road Fax: 410-313-2746 General Hospital, 5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia, Fridays, May 6 through October 28 from 11:30am to 4:30pm, Maple Ellicott City, MD 21042 The Roger Carter Community Center is a state-of-the-art, Lawn Center , 8191 Westside Blvd, Fulton, Saturdays, May 7 Ph: 410-313-0727 46,000 square foot community center that includes a through October 29 from 9am to 1pm, Ellicott City Old Town Fax: 410-313-1407 swimming pool, splash pad, basketball and volleyball Market, The Wine Bin & Little French Market, Old Ellicott Email: [email protected] courts, classrooms, fitness and exercise rooms with cardio City, Saturdays, May 14 through October 29, from 9am and PRECOR strenght training equipment, a climbing wasll www.howardcountymd.gov/aging to 1pm, Glenwood Community Farmers’ Market, Howard and much more. Call for more information. Hours: Mon–Tues & Wed 8:30am to 7:30pm, Thurs and Fri County Library, 2350 MD 97, Cooksville, Saturdays from 8:30am to 4:00pm. May 14 through October 29, from 9am to 1pm, Oakland Special Olympics Howard County Mills Village Center, 5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, Gary J. Arthur Community Center 8970 Route 108, Suite A1 Sundays, May 8 through November 20 from 9am to 1pm. 2400 Route 97 Columbia, MD 21045 River Hill Farmers’ Market, 12165 Clarksville Pike, Saturdays, Ph: 410-740-0500 May 14 through November 5. For more information go to Glenwood, MD 21738 www.howardcountyfarmersmarket.com. Ph: 410-313-4840, 410-313-4845 Fax: 410-740-2388 Fax: 410-313-4846 Email: [email protected] www.howardcountymd.gov/rap www.somdhc.org Howard County Food Bank Community Action Council Multi-purpose community center managed by the Howard Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and County Department of Recreation and Parks. State of the competitive opportunities for Howard County children and 8920 Route 108 art fitness room, recreation, programs and classes. Room adults with intellectual disabilities. Columbia, MD 21045 rental opportunities available. Ph: 410-313-6185 Y of Central Maryland Fax: 410-313-6171 Dancel Family Center Email: [email protected] 4331 Montgomery Road www.cac-hc.org Ellicott City, MD 21043 Customers can walk through the Howard County Food Ph: 410-465-4334 Bank and through a “Customer Choice” process can www.ymaryland.org select desired food from an abundant inventory of healthy and nutritional food products, including foods from our A human service organization dedicated to developing the community garden. full potential of individuals through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body.

22 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 University of Maryland HOME MODIFICATION Extension, Howard County RECREATION & LEISURE 3300 N. Ridge Road, Suite 240 & REPAIRS Ellicott City, MD 21043 Howard County Department Ph: 410-313-2707 of Recreation and Parks Rebuilding Together Howard County Fax: 410-313-2712 Senior Adult Programs 8775 Centre Park Drive, Suite 519 Email: [email protected] 7120 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21045 extension.umd.edu/howard-county Columbia, MD 21046 Ph: 410-381-3338 Ph: 410-313-7311, 410-313-7279 Information and group education on healthy eating, active FFax: 410-381-4412 lifestyles and food safety. Fax: 410-313-7465 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.rebuildingtogetherhowardcounty,org www.howardcountymd.gov/rap Providing free home repairs for lower income Recreation and leisure opportunities that include trips, homeowners in Howard County. Go online at www. NUTRITION SERVICES fitness, socials, dance, art and educational/instructional rebuildingtogerhowardcounty.org to complete an application classes. or call 410-381-3338. Nutrition Consultation & Education Office on Aging and Independence Program Howard County Public School System 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor Senior Citizen Activity Program ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Columbia, MD 21046 Senior Citizen Activity Program Ph: 410-313-1234 10910 Clarksville Pike Transforming Architecture, LLC Fax: 410-313-5950 Ellicott City, MD 21042 7612 Brown Bridge Road Health & Wellness howardcountyaging.org Ph: 410-313-6682 Highland, MD 20777 Nutritional consultations and educational presentations Email: [email protected] Ph: 301-776-2666 are available at 50+ centers. Contact your local r center www.hcpss.org/parents/senior-pass-program for schedules and appointments. Fax: 301-776-2886 The Howard County Public School System Senior Pass Email: [email protected] program is free and available for residents 65 years or older. Senior Pass holders enjoy free admission to high school www.transformingarchitecture.com home athletic contests and music and dance performances, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist for residential renovations. and half-price tickets to theater productions. Please visit our Free consultation. Custom Design. Flat fees. website to view upcoming school performances. Home Modification

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HANDYMAN SERVICES Ms. Honey Do, LLC Bay Country Development 226 Federalsburg S. 2801 Jennings Road Laurel, MD 20724 Kensington, MD 20895 Handyman Matters Ph: 240-456-0260 Ph: 301-962-0114 License #89094 Fax: 240-294-4093 Email: [email protected] 6235 Sykesville Road Email: [email protected] Sykesville, MD 21784 We have been in the home improvement business for over www.mshoneydo.com 40 years. Our services include: kitchens, baths, additions, Ph: 410-549-9696 Affordable handyman and home improvement services. general home repairs, and more. No job is too small or too Fax: 410-549-9550 License #90419. large. Consultations are free. Email: [email protected] www. Handymanmatters.com/columbia Collen Brothers Handyman services, bathrooms, ramps, grab bars, Ph: 443-535-0488 drywall repairs carpentry and Your to Do List. Trusted and REMODELING Guaranteed. Email: [email protected] Home Accessibility & Repair Program www.collenbrothersservices.com Over 15 years experience in home organization and home Keller Group, Inc. Office on Aging and Independence Program 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor improvement, specializing in custom closets and home 6412 Michael Elizabeth Way office. Hanover, MD 21076 Columbia, MD 21046 Ph: 410-300-6869, 443-379-1443 Ph: 410-313-1234, 844-627-6465 Kitchen Saver www.kellergroupinc.com Fax: 410-313-5970 Email: [email protected] 10315 South Dolfield Road, Suite A Keller Group Inc. offers hassle free living because of its Owings Mills, MD 21117 total house care services, which include yard work, on-going www.howardcountymd.gov/aging repairs, leaf raking, gutter cleaning and holiday decorations. Repairs/retrofits are made for qualified homeowners Ph: 800-427-0108, 410-363-8283 These services are to help seniors stay in their homes longer to eliminate health, safety and property maintenance Fax: 410-356-4855 as household chores are not unmanageable. deficiencies. Qualified seniors and persons with disabilities Email: [email protected] are eligible to apply. Free consultations are provided to the www.kitchensaver.com public on modifications and retrofitting homes to enable Making kitchens assessible for safe independent living for the resident to age in place. 30 years. Prepare to be impressed.

24 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 Owings Brothers Contracting HOUSING & HOUSING 1912 Liberty Road 55+ COMMUNITIES Eldersburg, MD 21784 SERVICES Ph: 410-781-7022, 410-549-3800 The Courtyards at Email: [email protected] Waverly Woods East Villas www.owingsbrothers.com 11058 Chambers Court HOUSING Woodstock, MD 21163 Visit our Kitchen & Bath Design Studio. Providing residential Howard County has a variety of housing options for Ph: 410-750-7415 remodeling, specializing in kitchens, baths, in-law suites and older adults. The following listings include a continuum additions. Courteous and professional services. Certified Aging in Place. from independent living through nursing home care. Enclave at Ellicott Station Information included in this section will assist individuals Old Mill Road & Old Frederick Road PG Builders, Inc. to make appropriate housing choices based on lifestyle, Ellicott City, MD 21042 8044 Savage-Guilford Road financial, and health care needs. Ph: 443-878-4201 Jessup, MD 20794 Ph: 301-346-1902 This section includes information and listings of: Evergreens Fax: 301-470-2832 • Active Adult Communities (55+) 10101 Governor Warfield Parkway Email: [email protected] Columbia, MD 21044 • Assisted Living Facilities www.pgbuilders.com Rental Only We have been providing construction and home improvement • Nursing Homes Ph: 410-992-5501 services in Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. for over • Retirement and Continuing Care Retirement www.evergreensColumbia.com 38 years. Please checkout our website www.pgbuilders.com Communities or call 301-346-1902. • Rental Apartments (including subsidized, moderately Guilford Mews priced, and market rate) 8821 Hub Garth Freedom Mobility Jessup, MD 20794 7271 Park Circle Drive, Suite 100 Units 2 Hanover, MD 21076 You will also find helpful information about Housing for Ph: 240-456-0466 Ph: 888-414-6553 Persons with Disabilities by contacting Maryland Access www.guilfordmews.com Fax: 410-480-1043 Point (MAP) at 410-313-1234, Maryland Relay 711. Offering two villa style models starting from $269,990 with Email: [email protected] 1st floor owner suites, spacious kitchens, garages, and freedommobilitysolutions.com open floor plans. We help people age in place and do it safely. Home Modification Housing

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www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 25 Legacy at Cherry Tree Gatherings at Lynwood Monarch Mills Ice Crystal Drive near Route 216 7305 Marshalee Drive 7600 Monarch Mills Way Laurel, MD 20723 Elkridge, MD 21075 Columbia, MD 21046 Ph: 301-490-4729 Ph: 888-623-2937 Apartments Ph: 410-381-0769 Legacy at Ellicott Mills Legacy at Ellicott Meadows 8461 Grove Angle Road 11048 Frederick Road Morningside Park Ellicott City, MD 21043 Ellicott City, MD 21042 9950 Guilford Road Ph: 410-461-6834 Ph: 866-736-1222 Jessup, MD 20794 Ryan Homes Senior Citizens Only Scot’s Glen Units 57 10719 McGregor Drive Ph: 410-880-5850 Columbia, MD 21044 APARTMENT Fax: 410-480-5865 Ph: 410-730-7344 Email: [email protected] www.ScotsGlenColumbia.com COMMUNITIES FOR Goodier Baker Homes SENIOR CITIZENS Park View at Colonial Landing 6391 Rowanberry Drive Alta at Regency Crest Elkridge, MD 21075 55+ RESALES 3305 Oak West Drive Units 100 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Ph: 410-796-4399 Fax: 410-796-3182 Ph: 410-418-4666 The Cloisters at Village Crest Email: [email protected] 4131 Lotus Circle Ellicott City, MD 21043 Longwood Apartments Ph: 410-480-1960 6150 Foreland Garth Park View at Columbia Columbia, MD 21045 7070 Cradlerock Way Units 100 Columbia, MD 21045 Enclave at Ellicott Hills Units 104 Ph: 410-997-5356 2802 North Ridge Road Ph: 410-381-1118 Fax: 410-992-3874 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Fax: 410-203-1441 Ph: 866-778-4816 Email: [email protected]

Park View at Ellicott City 8720 Ridge Road Ellicott City, MD 21043 Units 172 Ph: 410-203-9501 A community Fax: 443-285-0836 Park View at Emerson 9870 Palace Hall Drive Housing with strong roots Laurel, MD 20723 Units 80 is sure to flourish. Ph: 1-888-586-6407, 301-483-3322

THE LUTHERAN VILLAGE AT Park View at Snowden River 8610 Snowden River Parkway MILLER’S GRANT IS NOW OPEN! Columbia, MD 21045 Units 100 Offering a maintenance-free retirement Ph: 410-290-0384 lifestyle and the dynamic Flourish Fax: 443-285-0836 wellness program, MILLER’S GRANT Selborne House of is a place where you can grow 5320 Dorsey Hall Drive Ellicott City, MD 21042 and thrive right from the start, Units 120 right here in Howard County. Ph: 410-992-4909 9000 Fathers Legacy Ellicott City, MD Shalom Square 6240 Foreland Garth 1-877-821-8697 Columbia, MD 21045 www.MillersGrant.org Units 50 Ph: 410-992-5868 The Lutheran Village at MILLER’S GRANT is regulated by the Maryland Department of Aging. MILLER’S GRANT participates with Howard County in the Moderate Income Housing Unit Program.

26 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 Compassionate Care, Incredible Value!

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www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 27 Tiber Hudson Angels Alert III The Chalet 3120 Burgess Mill Way 6526 Greenmount Drive 4211 Linthicum Road Ellicott City, MD 21043 Elkridge, MD 21075 Dayton, MD 21036 Apartments 3 story home with finished basement 2 Story, Beds 5 Ph: 410-988-5900 Beds 8 Ph: 410-531-7613 Ph: 410-379-8119, 410-730-6075 Email: [email protected] Waverly Gardens Email: [email protected] www.elterhaus.com 10801 Enfield Drive Woodstock, MD 21163 Angel’s Touch Chestnut Hill Manor Senior Citizens for 62+ 12799 Buttercup Court 8205 Tyson Road Units 86 West Friendship, MD 21794 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Ph: 443-274-6825 Colonial, Beds 15 Rancher, Beds 8 Email: [email protected] Ph: 410-442-9800 Ph: 410-294-9333, 301-693-9581 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.angelstouchcare.com ASSISTED LIVING Clarksville Assisted Living Angel’s Touch 7246 Guilford Road FACILITIES 12900 Frederick Road Clarksville, MD 21029 West Friendship, MD 21794 Rancher, Unit 8 Aastoria Group Home Beds 5 Ph: 443-718-6300, 410-949-0068 11584 Scaggsville Road Ph: 410-442-9800 Email: [email protected] Fulton, MD 20759 www.clarksvilleassistedliving.com Rancher, Beds 13 Aspiring Community Service, LLC Clarksville Assisted Living is a beautiful full service home Ph: 240-876-7443, 301-617-0083 5502 Harvest Scene Court care facility with professional home care. We provide Email: [email protected] Columbia, MD 21045 the highest quality of care. We offer a wellness program, Beds 5 handicap access, fire place. 24 hour monitored fire alarm, sprinklers, security cameras and lights, call system, all Aastoria House II Ph: 443-280-2363 6636 Cedar Lane rooms have tv’s with cable and Wifi internet, all rooms are Email: [email protected] furnished, in home pharmacy services, and daily cooked Columbia, MD 21044 [email protected] meals. Rancher, Beds 12 Ph: 443-535-8520, 240-876-7443 Autumn Hill Group Home Email: [email protected] Cooper’s Senior Assisted Living 12401 Lime Kiln Road 5615 Tricross Drive Fulton, MD 20759 Columbia, MD 21045 Abundant Life I Group Home Rancher, Beds 16 2 Story, Beds 8 9966 Oaklea Court Ph: 410-724-5001, 301-369-0015 Ph: 410-465-6419 Ellicott City, MD 21042 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Rancher, Beds 5 www.kenwoodcare.com Ph: 410-992-8312 Country Gardens Email: [email protected] Blooming Hearts, LLC www.abundantlifemaryland.com 12752 Scaggsville Road 8107 Tide Rock Square Highland, MD 20777 Housing Columbia, MD 21045 Split Foyer, Beds 15 Abundant Life II Group Home 2 Levels, Beds 5 Ph: 301-854-0006 9950 Oaklea Court Ph: 410-799-3751 Email: [email protected] Ellicott City, MD 21042 Email: [email protected] www.countrygardensassistedliving.com Rancher, Beds 5 Ph: 410-461-6390 Brighton Gardens by Marriott CRCare of Clarksville, LLC Email: [email protected] 7110 Minstrel Way www.abundantlifemaryland.com 5313 Broadwater Lane Columbia, MD 21045 Clarksville, MD 21029 Beds 102 Rancher, 5 Beds Agape Senior Home I Ph: 410-884-0773 Ph: 301-233-2421, 410-505-4266 9420 Ridgeview Drive www.sunriseseniorliving.com Email: [email protected] Columbia, MD 21046 www.crcaregroup.com Colonial, Beds 8 Brightview Rolling Hills Call for services. Ph: 410-792-2750 848 S. Rolling Road Email: [email protected] Catonsville, MD 21228 Elternhaus, Inc. Ph: 410-744-7101 Always Caring Group Home 4201 Linthicum Road Fax: 443-636-5254 Dayton, MD 21036 9534 Angelina Circle www.brightviewrollinghills.com Columbia, MD 21045 Beds 23 A vibrant senior rental community providing independent Ph: 410-707-7071, 443-535-8881 Rancher, Beds 8 living, assisted living and dementia care apartments. Ph: 410-908-7805, 410-730-3838 Fax: 410-531-9187 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.alwayscaringofColumbia.com [email protected] www.elterhausalf.com Full service RNs on site and available by phone. Home physician visits. 24 hour care. Eight (8) residents/caregivers. Rates: MCW to $5,000 per month. 28 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 Senior Moment. Whether it’s hobbies, travel, volunteerism, cultural excursions or sports, live life on your terms. That means using your time and resources to pursue what you love, with the people you most enjoy. Best of all, we offer a complete continuum of services to support you whenever you may need them. Experience your independence and enrich your life. &RPHÀQGWKHFRPPXQLW\EHVWVXLWHGWR\RX &DOORUYLVLWXVDW www.Integrace.org

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life with dementia.

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www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 29 Emmanuel Care Center Friendship Place Hillside House 2992 Mt. Etna Circle 6348 Sunny Spring Road 5502 Harris Farm Road Ellicott City, MD 21043 Columbia, MD 21044 Clarksville, MD 21029 Rancher, Beds 8 Rancher, Beds 5 Rancher, Beds 15 Ph: 410-313-8299 Ph: 410-274-8359, 410-730-4281 Ph: 410-531-2519, 410-531-5627 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Emmanuel Care Center II Glen Hill Home Ivy Manor Chestnut, Inc. 2988 Mt. Etna Circle 14269 Tridelphia Mill Road 2817 Montclair Drive Ellicott City, MD 21043 Dayton, MD 21036 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Rancher, Beds 5 Rancher, Beds 16 Rancher, Beds 8 Ph: 410-313-8299 Ph: 410-988-8036 Ph: 301-693-9581, 410-294-9333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.kenwoodcare.com [email protected] Encore at Turf Valley 11150 Resort Road Golden Oasis Senior Living Ivy Manor Normandy Ellicott City, MD 21043 6905 Scarlet Oak Drive 2942 Rosemar Drive Beds 110 Elkridge, MD 21075 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Ph: 410-461-7070 Beds 5 2 Level Colonial, Beds 8 www.lorienencore.com Ph: 410-493-1027, Fax: 410-220-3373 Ph: 443-831-1147, 410-465-5839 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Evergreen Gardens www.goldenoasisseniorliving.com www.newassistedliving.com Lic # 13AL0277-A 10120 Stanfield Road Golden Time Inc. Ivy Manor Normandy II Laurel, MD 20723 10705 Vista Road 2928 Normandy Drive Ranch house with ramp Columbia, MD 21044 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Beds 5 Colonial, Beds 5 Rancher, Beds 8 Ph: 240-455-2087 Ph: 410-961-3012 Ph: 410-465-5839, 410-831-1147 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.evergreengardens.com www.newassistedliving.com Grace Senior Home Family Care, Inc. 5612 Roundtree Lane Kastles Keep 12105 Old Frederick Road Columbia, MD 21045 3125 The Oaks Road Marriottsville, MD 21104 2 Story Home, Beds 8 Ellicott City, MD 21043 2 story, Beds 15 Ph: 410-461-9601 Rancher, Beds 5 Ph: 410-442-2868, 410-446-9030 Email: [email protected] Ph: 443-814-4266 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Greenway Manor, LLC Font Hill Assisted Living 2913 Greenway Drive La Casa De Rosa 3417 Font Hill Drive Ellicott City, MD 21042 8433 Woodward Street Housing Ellicott City, MD 21042 Rancher with wheel chair ramp, Beds 8 Savage, MD 20763 Rancher, Beds 5 Ph: 410-696-2844, 443-812-5415 2 level Rancher, Beds 5 Ph: 410-992-8214 Email: [email protected] Ph: 301-741-6555, 301-604-7662 Email: [email protected] www.greenwaymanoralf.com Email: [email protected] www.casaderosa.net Forever Young Harmony Hall Assisted Living Community 16440 Frederick Road 6336 Cedar Lane Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City Woodbine, MD 21797 Columbia, MD 21044 3100 North Ridge Road Beds 5 Ph: 410-531-6000 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Ph: 443-690-5185 Fax: 410-531-0291 Beds 78 www.lorienharmonyhall.com Ph: 410-465-2288 Foxmoor Estates Assisted Living, LLC Fax: 410-465-5188 17700 Foxmoor Drive Harmony Manor Assisted Living Email: [email protected] Woodbine, MD 21797 9266 Lapwing Court www.lighthouseseniorliving.com 2 Story, Beds 5 Columbia, MD 21045 Assisted living community located in the heart of Ellicott City Ph: 301-854-5951 Beds 5 including a specialized neighborhood exclusively designed Email: [email protected] Ph: 301-257-5465 for memory care. FoxmoorEstates.com HeartLands Senior Living Village Livingspring Assisted Living Friendship Assisted Living at Ellicott City 14831 Cemetery Road 3282 Rosemary Lane 3004 North Ridge Road Cooksville, MD 21723 West Friendship, MD 21794 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Rancher Rancher, Beds 8 Ph: 410-461-9494 Ph: 410-442-1973, 410-442-8233 Ph: 410-442-3670, 443-812-6318 Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-442-8223 Email: [email protected] www.heartlandsseniorlivingvillage.com Email: [email protected] www.friendshipassistedliving.com Community offering both independent living and assisted living. 30 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 OVERWHELMED? Clarksville Searching for Assisted Living Assisted Living Nothing Is More Important or Alzheimer’s Care Than Your Family for a Loved One?

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www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 31 Maple Hill Assisted Living New Life Assisted Living Pine Hill Assisted Living 10711 Harding Road 6901 Scarlet Oak Drive 8455 Murphy Road Laurel, MD 20723 Elkridge, MD 21075 Laurel, MD 20723 Rancher, Beds 16 3 Level Single Family, Beds 5 Rancher, Beds 16 Ph: 443-745-6115, 410-880-1966 Ph: 410-796-8602 Ph: 410-724-0054, 301-369-2499 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.kenwoodcare.com www.kenwoodcare.com New Life Assisted Living II Maranatha House 8313 Church Lane Royal Residential Services 6118 Sebring Drive Ellicott City, MD 21043 6379 Shadowshape Place Columbia, MD 21044 Rancher, Beds 5 Columbia, MD 21045 Rancher, Beds 6 Ph: 410-997-3769, 410-202-0232 Split Foyer, Beds 5 Ph: 410-992-4227, 443-939-5459 Email: [email protected] Ph: 240-338-7793, 301-379-1564 Email: [email protected] www.facebook.com/nlalmaryland Email: [email protected]

McKete’s Senior Home New Life Assisted Living IV Ruth Keeton House 5621 Tricross Drive 7924 Savage Guilford Road 5466 Ruth Keeton Way Columbia, MD 21045 Jessup, MD 20794 Columbia, MD 21044 Rancher, Beds 15 Rancher, Beds 5 Beds 16 Ph: 410-465-2556 Ph: 240-294-7082 Ph: 410-964-9616 Email: [email protected] www.facebook.com/nlalmaryland Email: [email protected] www.wintergrowthinc.com Meadow’s Assisted Living Odilia’s House 2289 Meadow Trail Lane 7319 Wye Avenue Sah-Rang-Bong-Care I, Inc. West Friendship, MD 21794 Jessup, MD 20794 10717 Hunting Lane Rancher, Beds 5 1 floor, Beds 5 Columbia, MD 21044 Ph: 410-489-6702 Ph: 866-248-1415 Rancher, Beds 8 Fax: 410-489-6702 Email: [email protected] Ph: 410-531-7962, 410-292-8007 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Odilia’s House II Montclaire Manor 7310 Wye Avenue Sah-Rang-Bong-Care II, Inc. 11805 Wayneridge Street Jessup, MD 20794 10806 Hunting Lane Fulton, MD 20759 2 story, Beds 9 Columbia, MD 21044 Rancher, Beds 8 Ph: 866-248-1415 Split Ranch, Beds 5 Ph: 301-497-2335, 410-792-0006 Email: [email protected] Ph: 410-531-6380, 410-292-7338 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Olney Assisted Living Morning Glory Assisted Living 16940 Georgia Avenue Sah-Rang-Bong-Care III, Inc. 3030 Brookwood Road Olney, MD 20832 10810 Hunting Lane Ellicott City, MD 21042 Ph: 301-570-0525 Columbia, MD 21044 Housing Bi-level, Beds 5 Our mission is to promote independence and dignity for Beds 5 Ph: 443-523-2458 residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other Ph: 410-531-7962 Email: [email protected] dementia. This commitment is reflected in the design of Email: [email protected] [email protected] our community, and through the specialized program of care we provide. San Jose Care Home Morning Glory Linwood Assisted Living 9316 Pilar Court 8502 Linwood Drive Pearls of Wisdom Columbia, MD 21045 Ellicott City, MD 21043 9359 Guilford Road Rancher, Beds 8 Rancher, Beds 5 Columbia, MD 21046 Ph: 410-730-7557 Ph: 443-523-0889, 443-523-2458 Rancher, Beds 9 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Ph: 410-381-1929, 410-381-3672 Email: [email protected] Sand Cherry Manor Morningside House of Ellicott City 8367 Sand Cherry Lane 5330 Dorsey Hall Drive Pfefferkorn Assisted Living Laurel, MD 20723 Ellicott City, MD 21042 3320 Pfefferkorn Road Bi-Level, Beds 8 Beds 140 West Friendship, MD 21794 Ph: 410-207-7878 Ph: 410-715-0930 Rancher, Beds 5 Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-715-1870 Ph: 410-489-9928, 443-939-3989 www.morningsidehouse.com Email: [email protected] Shangri-La Senior Living www.pfefferkornassistedliving.com Premier assisted living community offering specialized 4475 Montgomery Road care and services including Alzheimer and Dementia Ellicott City, MD 21043 programming. Beds 60 Ph: 443-574-2040 www.shangrilaseniorliving.com

32 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 Energizing Senior Healthcare in Howard County!

We’re in this together.

t takes an entire community to battle IAlzheimer’s. At Somerford Place, we are all family so love and support is everywhere.

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OFFERING: Physical, Furnished rooms and Occupational & utilities included Come see for yourself Speech Th erapy Delicious and healthy what makes Lorien unique. on site dining with all meals Respite stays made in-house • Assisted Living 24-hour on-site Montessori-based • Rehabilitation nursing programming • Physical Therapy Safe and secure incorporated for all • Occupational Therapy home with outside residents porches and Convenient location: • Speech-Language Services Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing walking paths take exit 3 off Rte. 100, • Skilled Long-term Care make right at 2nd light Lorien Columbia Our team is here to make Encore Turf Valley your experience a good one, Lorien Elkridge with your health, healing and happiness as our Assisted Living COLUMBIA daily focus. Encore at Turf Valley Harmony Hall 8220 Snowden River Parkway • Columbia, MD 410-313-9744 LorienHealth.com www.somerfordplacecolumbia.com

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Sincere Hands Home Care, LLC Total Assisted Living Home Where We Live 8402 Church Lane Drive 12026 Scaggsville Road 8760 Mary Lane Fulton, MD 20759 Jessup, MD 20794

Housing Ellicott City, MD 21043 Rancher with in-law suite, Beds 4 Split Foyer, Beds 8 2 Story Colonial, Beds 5 Ph: 410-203-1423 Ph: 301-317-5590, 301-442-0452 Ph: 410-792-0514 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.sincerehandshomecare.com Trulife Meadows Winter Growth Assisted Living/Adult Day Somerford Place 11913 New Country Lane 5460 Ruth Keeton Way 8220 Snowden River Parkway Columbia, MD 21044 Columbia, MD 21044 Columbia, MD 21045 Beds 4 Beds 13 Beds 64 Ph: 410-493-6453 Ph: 410-964-9616 Ph: 410-313-9744 Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-992-1487 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.somerford.com Warm Heart 3 www.wintergrowthinc.org 16350 Camalo Drive Providing services to promote independence, dignity and Sunrise Assisted Living Mt. Airy, MD 21771 life satisfaction. We strive to enhance the lives of seniors. 6500 Freetown Road Raised Rancher, Beds 15 Columbia, MD 21044 Ph: 410-489-9036 Woori Care Assisted Living Beds 106 Email: [email protected] 8549 Pineway Drive Ph: 410-531-1444 www.warmheartassistedliving.com Laurel, MD 20723 www.sunriseseniorliving.com Rancher, Beds 8 We Care Too Assisted Living Ph: 240-786-7329 6257 Tamar Drive Email: [email protected] Columbia, MD 21045 Beds 5 Ph: 410-740-5080 Email: [email protected]

34 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 Two Great Options in Popular Catonsville

• A lifestyle full of choices • Great group of fun-loving and flexibility, where we people with a broad range focus on possibilities rather of interests have already than limitations selected apartment homes • Full calendar of tailored • All of the services and amenities programs address all you’ll need without the crowds dimensions of wellness or the walking distances • Energetic, committed, highly trained associates • Convenient location in an area families love • No large entrance fee • No large entrance fee

Families tell us that a move to Brightview Catonsville Now is a good time to visit Brightview Rolling Hills – enhances the quality of life for everyone. the best selection of apartment homes won’t last.

Please call Alan at Please call Graeg or Nicole at 410-788-5001 410-744-7101 to set up a personal visit. to set up a personal visit. 912 S. Rolling Road 848 S. Rolling Road

Memory Care at Olney Assisted Living

LikeHOME We enhance the quality of life for seniors with memory issues by providing compassionate care within a lovely, comfortable, home-like MAKE OUR ELLICOTT CITY HOME setting. Residents can stroll through the private courtyard with beautifully YOUR HOME landscaped walking paths, gardens and seating areas, or relax by the • Neighborhood Setting – ϐ‹”‡’Žƒ ‡‹‘—” ‘œ›Ž‹˜‹‰”‘‘Ǥ‡ Only 8 Residents per Home also offer stimulating events and daily interaction, an arts and crafts studio, a health center and beauty and • Attentive, Professional 24-Hour Care barber shops.

• Daily Activities, Indoors and Out Call (301) 570-0525 to schedule a private tour or to attend our next • Hands-On Local Ownership community event. Call Chris O’Brien at (443) 831-1147 for a tour or more information. 16940 Georgia Avenue Olney, Maryland 20832 (301) 570-0525 www.ivymanornormandy.net www.olneymemorycare.com Physical Therapist Owned and Operated www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 35 Yolanda’s Home Kenndy Krieger Institute 13351 Triadelphia Mill Road 707 N. Broadway HOUSING INFORMATION Clarksville, MD 21029 Baltimore, MD 21205 Main floor 2 Story, Beds 5 Ph: 800-873-3377, 443-923-9200 Assisted Living Program Ph: 410-531-5382 Fax: 443-923-9405 Office on Aging and Independence Program Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor www.yolandas-home.com www.kennedykrieger.org Columbia, MD 21046 Ph: 410-313-6542 www.howardcountyaging.org LIFE, Inc. The Office on Aging and Independence monitors small, HOUSING FOR PERSONS 2822 Hollins Ferry Road community-based assisted living facilities for individuals WITH DISABILITIES Baltimore, MD 21227 needing assistance with some aspects of daily living. Ph: 410-788-4570 Homes are licensed by the Department of Health and Fax: 410-735-5431 Mental Hygiene. Adaptive Living Email: [email protected] 11089 Swansfield Road www.lifeinc.org Columbia, MD 21044 Maryland Access Point (MAP) of Howard County Ph: 410-730-1289 Linwood Center, Inc. Office on Aging and Independence Program Provides 3 homes for residents in Columbia. Residents must 3421 Martha Bush Drive 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor be 18, work during the day and a desire to live w/peers, gain Ellicott City, MD 21043 skills and experience in independent living. ALI is managed Columbia, MD 21046 by volunteers with strong representation of parents and Ph: 410-465-1352 Ph: 410-313-1234, 1-800-506-5806 family members. Population serves adults 18 to 60 with Fax: 410-461-1161 Fax: 410-313-6540 developmental disabilities. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.linwoodcenter.org www.howardcountyaging.org The ARC of Howard County The Office on Aging and Independence provides trained 11735 Homewood Road Project Home information specialists who assist callers in exploring Ellicott City, MD 21042 7121 Columbia Gateway Drive available housing options, based on individual needs. Ph: 410-730-0638 Columbia, MD 21046 Fax: 410-730-0730 Ph: 410-872-8700, 410-313-2200 Abilities Network Move Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-872-4303 Management Services www.archoward.org Provides supportive housing, personal care and case 8503 Lasalle Road management services to individuals who cannot live alone. Towson, MD 21286 Placements are in private homes. Providers assist resider Ph: 410-828-7700, 800-492-2523 Athelas Institute with meeting their physical and social needs; and they 9104 Red Branch Road, Suite S Email: [email protected] arrange for transportation to medical appointments and www.abilitiesnetwork.org Columbia, MD 21045 social activities. Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm. Ph: 410-964-1241 Abilities Network’s professional staff assist with down sizing Fax: 410-964-3140 and/ or move coordination including: packing, mover Richcroft, Inc. oversight, unpacking and resettling of new home. www.athelasinst.org 11350 McCormick Road, Suite 700 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 Bob Lucido Team of Keller Creative Options Ph: 410-785-3274 9601 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 416 Williams Integrity Housing Fax: 410-785-0789 9251 Baltimore National Pike Middle River, MD 21220 www.richcroft.com Ellicott City, MD 21042 Ph: 410-780-4095 Ph: 410-979-4284 Fax: 410-780-5907 Starflight Enterprises, Inc. Email: [email protected] 6801 Douglas Legum Drive, Suite A www.boblucidoteam.com Emerge, Inc. Elkridge, MD 21075 The Bob Lucido Team presents the Silver Group, a unique 9180 Rumsey Road, Suite D2 Ph: 443-661-1301, 301-596-0600 program dedicated to providing specialty services to Columbia, MD 21045 Fax: 443-661-1309 address the challenges associated with a senior move. Ph: 410-884-4420 Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-884-4425 www.starflightenterprises.com Bridges to Housing Stability 9520 Berger Road, Suite 311 Humanim, Inc. United Cerebral Palsy Columbia, MD 21046 6355 Woodside Court 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza 3 Ph: 410-312-5760 Columbia, MD 21046 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 Fax: 410-312-5765 Ph: 410-381-7171, 888-374-8342 Ph: 410-484-4540 Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-381-0782 Fax: 410-771-3235 www.bridges2hs.org Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Counsels Howard County persons to prevent homelessness. www.humanim.com www.ucp.org Assists Howard County homeless persons with transitional housing and services to build self-sufficiency. Volunteers for Jewish Family Services client support, publicity, donations, property maintenance 5750 Park Heights Avenue are welcome. Baltimore, MD 21215 Ph: 410-466-9200 Fax: 410-466-6095 Email: [email protected] www.jfs.org

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www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 37 Columbia Housing Corporation Autumn Crest Apartments Bluffs at Fairway Hills 9150 Rumsey Road, Suite A1 5664 Stevens Forest Road, Suite 126 4965 Columbia Road Columbia, MD 21045 Columbia, MD 21045 Columbia, MD 21044 Ph: 410-730-9554, 301-730-3433 3 Story Garden, Units 300 3 Story Section 8, Units 168 Fax: 410-964-9210 Ph: 410-730-1922 Ph: 410-720-0037 Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-730-7627 www.henwebb.com www.columbiahousing.org CHC provides high quality, affordable housing for rent or Autumn Woods Apartments Bluffs at Hawthorn purchase to low or moderate-income families or others 8305 Ari Court 10401 Hickory Ridge Road, Suite H with special needs. Jessup, MD 20794 Columbia, MD 21044 3 Story, Units 200 Section 8, Units 132 EPIK Home Group of Keller Ph: 410-792-7090, 301-498-5800 Ph: 301-596-3233 Williams Realty Centre Fax: 410-995-0901 6250 Old Dobbin Lane, Suite 140 Avalon Cedar Place www.henwebb.com Columbia, MD 21045 5458 Harpers Farm Road, Suite A1 Ph: 240-389-EPIK (3745) Columbia, MD 21044 Bowling Brook Apartments Email: [email protected] 3 Story, Units 156 9000 Stebbing Way www.EPIKHomeGroup.com Ph: 410-730-8383, 866-393-6454 Laurel, MD 20723 A Real Estate tem specializing in Baby Boomers and Beyond. Email: [email protected] Units 366 “Your Next Step” program for seniors ready to rightsize! Ph: 410-792-7579 Avalon Columbia Howard County Housing 5320 Cedar Lane Camden at Kendall Ridge 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 3rd Floor Columbia, MD 21044 8399 Tamar Drive Columbia, MD 21046 Units 170 Columbia, MD 21045 Ph: 410-313-6318 Ph: 410-964-8402 3 Story, Units 184 www.howardcountymd.gov Ph: 410-740-9074 www.comehometohowardcounty.org Avalon Fairway Hills Fax: 410-740-9083 Offers rental programs and assistance with housing 5441 Columbia Road purchases. Call for information and income restrictions. Columbia, MD 21044 Charlestown Manor Apartments 3 Story, Units 169 3182 Normandy Woods Drive Oasis Senior Advisors Ph: 410-997-7272 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Ph: 443-539-6077 3 Story, Units 858 Email: columbia.oasissenioradvisors.com Avalon Symphony Woods Ph: 410-465-8600 Our Specialties include: Assisted Living Communities, 10300 Hickory Ridge Road Fax: 410-750-2080 Alzheimer’s Care Retirement Communities, Skilled Nursing Homes, Residential Care Homes, Respite Services and Columbia, MD 21044 Dementia Care. 3 and 4 Story, Units 176 Chatham Garden Apartments Ph: 410-992-4499 3332 North Chatham Road, Suite A1 Ellicott City, MD 21042 RE/MAX 100 – The Lapides Group 3 Story, Units 414 5575 Sterrett Place, Suite 100 Beeches Farm Apartments 7260 Eden Brook Drive, Suite C Ph: 410-465-7598 Housing Columbia, MD 21044 www.chathamgardenapts.com Ph: 410-428-2346 Columbia, MD 21046 Email: [email protected] 3 Story Garden, Units 35 www.lapidesgroup.com Ph: 410-381-0310 Chimneys of Cradlerock Fax: Experience working with seniors and children of aging 410-381-2619 6531 Quiet Hours parents; and understand the special assistance needed Email: [email protected] Columbia, MD 21045 with emotional, financial, and logistical issures. Clients will 3 Story Garden, Units 180 have a plan of action, concerns clarified in a respectful way, Belmont Station Apartments Ph: 410-381-1906 and clear explanations to guide them through a complex Elkridge, MD 21075 Fax: 410-381-0566 selling process. Ph: 1-866-668-8268 Clary’s Crossing Berkshires of Columbia Apartments 11311 Little Patuxent Parkway MARKET RATE HOUSING 5361 Brook Way, Suite 3 Columbia, MD 21044 Columbia, MD 21044 3 Story, Units 198 Ashbury Courts Apartments & Townhomes, Units 316 Ph: 410-964-5557 10095 Washington Boulevard Ph: 410-730-1727, 866-605-9152 Fax: 410-964-5599 Laurel, MD 20723 Fax: 410-730-9035 Email: [email protected] Ph: 301-725-7750 Bluffs at Clary’s Forest Club Merion Ashton Woods 12100 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite H Columbia, MD 21044 8401 Oakton Lane Columbia, MD 21044 Ph: 888-595-6821 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Section 8, Units 196 Ph: 410-465-2525 Ph: 410-995-0900 Fax: 410-465-2039 Fax: 410-995-0901 Email: [email protected] www.henwebb.com

38 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 Columbia Commons Ellicott Terrace Apartments Howard Hills 7601 Woodpark Lane 3574 Court House Drive 8800 Howard Hills Drive Columbia, MD 21046 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Savage, MD 20763 Units 200 Units 60 Beds 160 Ph: 410-792-7927 Ph: 410-461-5221 Ph: 410-792-4441 Fax: 410-792-7953 The Elms at Mont Joy Huntington Downs Columbia Landing Apartments 4841 Joy Full Way 9705 Clocktower Lane, Suite 104 8905 Tamar Drive, Suite 202 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Columbia, MD 21046 Columbia, MD 21045 Ph: 410-772-7991 35 Subsidized, Units 172 3 Story Garden, Units 300 Ph: 410-792-9955 Ph: 410-997-0696 Fenland Field Apartments Fax: 410-792-2860 Fax: 410-997-7367 5351 Harpers Farm Road, Suite 4 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Columbia, MD 21044 Units 234 Island Club Columbia Town Center Ph: 410-730-2953 5331 Columbia Road Columbia, MD 21044 Fax: 410-730-0241 Columbia, MD 21044 Ph: 1-888-344-0258 3 Story, Some Section 8, Units 176 Gateway Village Ph: 410-992-0095 Country Meadows 9978 Guilford Road Fax: 410-992-9042 9713 Queen Anne’s Lace Jessup, MD 20794 Email: [email protected] Laurel, MD 20723 Beds 130 Units 408 Ph: 410-880-4700 Kaiser Park Ph: 410-792-0062 Fax: 410-880-1432 8120 Randolph Way Email: [email protected] Ellicott City, MD 21043 Gramercy at Town Center Accessible Apartments and Town Houses Deep Run Mobile Home Park 10601 Gramercy Place Units 24 6551 Old Waterloo Road Columbia, MD 21044 Ph: 410-465-2524 Elkridge, MD 21075 Units 210 Section 8 and Subsidized, Units 61 Ph: 410-715-0067 King’s Crossing Ph: 410-799-7522, 410-799-4877 Fax: 410-715-0069 8909 Early April Way Email: [email protected] Columbia, MD 21046 Dominion at Eden Brook 3 Story, Units 168 7310 Eden Brook Drive Grand Pointe Apartments Ph: 410-381-7030 Columbia, MD 21046 5764 Stevens Forest Road 1 to 3 Story, Units 232 Columbia, MD 21045 Lawyers Hill Apartments Ph: 410-381-5511 High Rise and Garden Apartments 7234 Montgomery Road Fax: 301-621-3405 Units 324 Elkridge, MD 21075 www.edenbrookapt.com Ph: 410-730-3000 Units 6 Fax: 301-596-4831 Ph: 410-379-1555 Dominion at Kings Place Email: [email protected] Housing 7525 Murray Hill Road Lazy Hollow Apartments Columbia, MD 21046 The Greens at Columbia 8782 Cloudleap Court Units 170 12215 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD 21045 Ph: 410-724-0220 Columbia, MD 21044 Units 120 Units 168 Ph: 410-997-4500 Eaves Columbia Town Center Ph: 410-997-4774 Fax: 410-964-9774 Columbia, MD 21044 Fax: 410-740-3320 Email: [email protected] Ph: 443-577-4214 Harpers Forest Apartments The Merion Ellicott Gardens 5980 Turnabout Lane, Suite 4 12290 Green Meadow Drive 5505 Waterloo Road Columbia, MD 21044 Columbia, MD 21044 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Section 8, Units 290 Units 120 Ph: 1-800-579-1011 Ph: 410-730-2049 Ph: 410-730-9520 Fax: 410-995-1239 Fax: 301-596-3955 Ellicott Grove Apartments 3005 Oak Green Circle Howard Crossing Apartments Mission Place Apartments Ellicott City, MD 21043 8732 Town & Country Boulevard 8152 Washington Boulevard Units 300 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Jessup, MD 20794 Ph: 410-465-6500 3 Story, Beds 1350 Apartments, Unit 262 Ph: 410-465-7111, 410-465-3400 Ph: 410-799-3069 Fax: 410-799-3049 Email: [email protected] Some Apartments are low income.

www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 39 Monarch Mills River Island Apartments Encore at Turf Valley 7333 Oakland Mills Road 8928 River Island Drive 11150 Resort Road Columbia, MD 21046 Savage, MD 20763 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Units Garden Apartments and Town Houses Units 144 Beds 63 Units 100 Ph: 301-470-0450 Ph: 410-461-7070 Ph: 410-381-0769 www.lorienencore.com Fax: 410-381-5823 The Seasons 9220 Old Lantern Way Lorien Nursing & Rehabilitation Oella Mills Laurel, MD 20723 Center – Columbia Ellicott City, MD 21043 Units 1088 6334 Cedar Lane Ph: 866-920-7275 Ph: 301-490-2200 Columbia, MD 21044 Fax: 301-490-5821 Beds 209 Orchard Club Email: [email protected] Ph: 410-531-5300 6330 Orchard Club Road www.loriencolumbia.com Elkridge, MD 21075 Sherwood Crossing Apartments Units 196 6731 Old Waterloo Road Lorien Nursing & Rehabilitation Ph: 410-796-0222 Elkridge, MD 21075 Center – Elkridge Email: [email protected] 3 Story, Units 634 7615 Washington Boulevard Ph: 410-799-8142 Elkridge, MD 21075 Orchard Crossing Apartments Fax: 410-799-8193 Ph: 410-579-2626 4810 Circling Hunter Drive www.lorienelkridge.com Columbia, MD 21045 Southgate Crossing Units 187 10200 Hickory Ridge Road, Suite 201 Ph: 410-992-7178 Columbia, MD 21044 RETIREMENT Fax: 410-465-8611 2 and 3 Story, Units 215 Ph: 410-730-6363 COMMUNITIES Orchard Park Fax: 410-730-7413 3113 Orchard Park Lane Email: [email protected] Brightview Rolling Hills Ellicott City, MD 21042 848 S. Rolling Road 6 Accessible Units, Units 235 Tamar Meadow Catonsville, MD 21228 Ph: 410-744-7101 Ph: 410-465-0300 8600 Cobblefield Drive Fax: 443-636-5254 Fax: 410-465-0583 Columbia, MD 21045 www.brightviewrollinghills.com Email: [email protected] Units 178 Ph: 410-992-4242 A vibrant senior rental community providing independent Overlook at Monarch Mills Fax: 410-992-4359 living, assisted living and dementia care apartments. 7570 Monarch Mills Way www.tamarmeadow.com Columbia, MD 21046 Brooke Grove Retirement Village Ph: 866-429-1266 TGM Stonehaven Apartments 18100 Slade School Road www.monarchmillscommunity.com Columbia, MD 21046 Sandy Spring, MD 20860 Seniors 62 and better. Ph: 1-888-507-9483 Ph: 301-260-2320, 301-924-2811 Housing www.bgf.org Penniman Park Verona at Oakland Mills Apartments 6211 Green Field Road 9650 White Acre Road, Suite 4 The Heartlands Elkridge, MD 21075 Columbia, MD 21045 3004 North Ridge Road Ellicott City, MD 21043 Ph: 410-379-1063 Ph: 410-730-3870 Ph: 410-461-9494 Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-730-7374 Fax: 410-461-3298 Plumtree Apartments Windsor at Pine Ridge 3463 Plumtree Drive, Suite H 7100 Ducketts Lane Integrace Ellicott City, MD 21042 Elkridge, MD 21075 576 Johnsville Road 3 Story, Units 168 Section 8 and Subsidized, Units 312 Eldersburg, MD 21784 Ph: 410-970-2000 Ph: 410-465-8611 Ph: 410-796-1919 Fax: 410-494-4918 Fax: 410-970-2005 Email: [email protected] You have built a life full of extraordinary moments with the Popular Glen Apartments ones you love. Your retirement should be no different. At 11670 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 104 Inegrace communities live life on your terms. Columbia, MD 21044 3 Story, Units 191 NURSING HOMES Ph: 410-964-2700 Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant 9000 Fathers Legacy Ellicott City Health & Ellicott City, MD 21042 Reflections Rehabilitation Center Ph: 1-877-805-3012 12020 Little Patuxent Parkway 3000 N. Ridge Road A dynamic new senior living community where you make Columbia, MD 21044 Ellicott City, MD 21043 a difference. Residents here have a say in programming, 2 and 3 Story, Units 184 Beds 182 activities, events, clubs, and more. Ph: 410-992-0411 Ph: 410-461-7577

40 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 Assisted living - memory support

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www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 41 Vantage House, Inc. Stevens Forest Ridge Apartments The Loan Closet of Howard County 5400 Vantage Point Drive 5890 Stevens Forest Road, Apt 2 Long Reach Village Center Columbia, MD 21044 Columbia, MD 21045 8775 Cloudleap Court, Suite 11 Ph: 410-964-5454, 1-800-998-2682 3 Story, Units 108 Columbia, MD 21045 Fax: 410-964-8439 Ph: 410-730-6222 Ph: 410-313-0363 www.vantagehouse.org Fax: 410-730-3298 Email: [email protected] www.howardcountymd.gov/loancloset The Loan Closet of Howard County is a local clearing- SUBSIDIZED HOUSING house of donated medical equipment for temporary use IN-HOME SERVICES to all Howard County residents. We accept donations; both monetary and of gently used medical equipment. Harper House 5495 Cedar Lane Scootaround, Inc. Columbia, MD 21044 ASSISTIVE PRODUCTS & Ph: 888-441-7575 Nine (9) Story with Elevator, Units 100 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Fax: 204-478-1172 Ph: 410-730-3430 Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-730-5655 AA–Eastern Mobility, Inc. www.scootaround.com 12455 Woodsboro Pike Scooter and wheelchair rentals. Leave your scooter/ Hickory Ridge Place Keymar, MD 21757 wheelchair at home and travel worry free. One phone call 10799 Hickory Ridge Road Ph: 1-888-845-0533, 301-845-4188 and your scooter/wheelchair will be waiting at your hotel Columbia, MD 21044 Fax: 301-845-63169 or convention and picked up after you leave. Units 108 We offer many options to customize your home and vehicle Ph: 410-730-6611 to make life easier. Scooter Equipment Fax: 410-992-9061 Servicing the Baltimore/ Washington Region www.sheltergrp.com Automated Security Alert, Inc. (ASA) Elkridge, MD 21075 3500 Main Street Ph: 410-480-8360 Longwood Apartments Munhall, PA 15120 Email: [email protected] 6150 Foreland Garth Ph: 800-338-7114 www.scooterequipment.com Columbia, MD 21045 Fax: 800-795-2735 Veteran owned and operated since 1997. We provide Units 100 Email: [email protected] SERVICE, SALES, RENTALS for mobility scooters, powerchairs, Ph: 410-997-5356 www.automatedsecurityalert.com liftchairs, stair lifts and vehicle lifts. ASA provides Medical Alert Systems, Medication Owen Brown Place Management Systems and Mobile/GPS Medical Alert 7080 Cradlerock Way Systems. In-home service technicians perform all installations and maintenance. EVALUATION & HOME Columbia, MD 21045 All Subsidized, Units 188 MODIFICATION SERVICES Ph: 410-381-9544 Columbia Medical Supply Email: [email protected] 6770 Oak Hall Lane Abilities Occupational Therapy Columbia, MD 21045 Services, Inc. (AOTSS) & Irlen Shalom Square Ph: 410-995-6280 Visual Learning Center Medical Supply Store Pikesville Plaza

Housing 6240 Foreland Garth Columbia, MD 21045 600 Reisterstown Road, Suite 600 Columbia Housing Corporation Connect America Baltimore, MD 21208 Units 50 One Belmont Avenue, 12th Floor Ph: 410-358-7269 Ph: 410-992-5868 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Fax: 443-438-9948 Email: [email protected] For Seniors 62+ Ph: 800-215-4205 Fax: 800-490-8313 www.aotss.com/www.irlenvlcmd.com Consultation and assessments for home modifications for Sierra Woods Apartments Email: [email protected] Connect America provides the latest in standard, cellular & independent living. Discounts for seniors and non-profit 8712 Airybrink Lane, Suite 104 referrals. Services may be reimbursed via medical insurance. Columbia, MD 21045 GPS/Mobile PERS, fall detection, medication compliance and telehealth in the industry Section 8, Units 32 Adult Evaluation and Review Ph: 410-730-2350 Services (AERS) Fax: 410-730-2945 Freedom Mobility 7271 Park Circle Drive, Suite 100 Howard County Health Department Email: [email protected] 8930 Stanford Boulevard

In-home Services Hanover, MD 21076 Ph: 888-414-6553 Columbia, MD 21045 St. Matthew House Fax: 410-480-1043 Ph: 410-313-6438 7261 Eden Brook Drive Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-313-6108 Columbia, MD 21046 freedommobilitysolutions.com www.hchealth.org Units 15 We help people age in place and do it safely. Provides screening, consultation, in-home multidisciplinary Ph: 410-381-8500 assessments, and makes referral to resources as needed. Fax: 410-381-4329 One-bedroom apartments. Independent living facility for adults with physical disabilities.

42 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 Right People • Right Services • Right Approach • Right Mission

Right at Home specializes in: Post Surgical Care • Hospital Discharge • Family Respite Support Alzheimer’s/Dementia/Parkinson’s Care • Hospice Support • Transportation • Bathing/Hygiene • Meal Preparation • Medication Reminders • Grooming/Dressing • Safety Supervision • Medication Administration • Light Housekeeping • Transfers and Positioning Care is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No Night/Weekend Differential • No Contracts • No Minimums • Free Nurse Assessment 410-461-2055 • www.rightathome.net/howard-county Expert care provided by compassionate, reliable and trained CNAs/GNAs/CMTs. Caregivers are thoroughly screened, licensed, bonded and insured. RSA Lic. # R2343 www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 43 A-1 Action Nursing Care, Inc. FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES HOME HEALTH CARE 3508 Greencastle Road Burtonsville, MD 20866 Giant – PeaPod Home Care Registry Ph: 301-890-7575 Ph: 800-573-2763 Office on Aging and Independence Program Fax: 301-890-7757 www.peapod.com 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor Email: [email protected] Grocery shop with PeaPod on-line, groceries delivered to Columbia, MD 21046 www.a1actionnursingcare.com your door. Go to the website: www.GiantFood.com and click Ph: 410-313-1234 Providing private duty nursing care placement for RN’s, on PeaPod.com. Fax: 410-313-5970 LPN’s and Nursing Assistants. Family owned and operated Email: [email protected] since 1978. Meals on Wheels of Central www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Maryland/Howard County The registry provides information about people and home Accredited Home Health Care 5305 Village Center Drive, Suite 214 health care agencies in the community available for hire, who are willing to provide home care services. 3375 Ellicott Center Drive, #1932 Columbia, MD 21044 Ellicott City, MD 21041 Ph: 410-730-9476 Ph: 410-956-7706 Fax: 443-573-0971 2nd Family Home Health Services Fax: 443-926-9124 Email: [email protected] 6200 Georgetown Boulevard, Suite E Email: [email protected] www.mealsonwheelsmd.org Eldersburg, MD 21784 www.homehealthcaremd.com Ph: 443-609-3640, 443-609-3645 Provides two meals each weekday delivered to homebound We Specialized in: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, Post people of any age or economic status who are unable to Fax: 443-609-3645 Surgical Care, Convalescent Care, Chronic Care, Respite shop or prepare meals for themselves. Email: [email protected] Care, Companionship and Personal Care. www.2ndfamily.com Safeway Food Store 2nd Family provides customized personal care through RN Adom Inc. DBA Home Helpers care managers, highly trained CNA’ s and technology. We Ph: 877-505-4040, 877-723-3929 11331 Maryland Avenue www.safeway.com make it our goal to provde a high level of care that families can trust and depend on. Beltsville, MD 20705 Grocery shop on-line by visiting the Safeway website. Home Ph: 301-275-1445 Grocery call 877-505-4040. Fax: 866-861-5505 Email: [email protected] Medical alert services, assist seniors with ADL’s, bathing, dressing, feeding, home care, home maker services, laundry, errands, housekeeping, meal prep and more.

AA-Eastern Mobility offers customized transportation solutions for handicapped individuals including Stair Lifts, Lift Chairs, Wheelchair Lifts, Wheelchair Ramps, Turny Seats, Hand Controls, Left Foot Accelerators, Wheelchair Accessible Vans, Lowered Floor Minivans, Eldorado National Amerivan Conversion Vans

We offer many options to customize your home and vehicle to make life easier. In-home Services We Have Used Wheelchair Vans and Handicap Accessible Vehicles For Sale!

AA - EASTERN MOBILITY, INC. “Access to the World” P.O. Box 415 • 12455 Woodsboro Pike • Keymar, MD 21757 Phone: 301.845.4188 • Toll-Free: 888.845.0533 • Fax: 301.845.6316

44 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 ACCREDITED HOME HEALTH CARE CARE WITH COMPASSION AND DIGNITY

SPECIALTIES Alzheimer/Dementia Care • Personal Hygiene • Transportation to doctor’s appointments HOME HEALTH SERVICES Post-Surgical Care • Respite Care • Grooming Grocery Shopping • Meal Preparation • Light Housekeeping Medical Reminders • Assistance with household tasks FREE In-Home Consultation You can customize your own schedule (day or night shifts). We offer around the clock 24hr Live-In Care at a much reduced daily rate

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• 4 to 24 hours of care at home • Care in an assisted living center, skilled nursing facility, private home or hospital • Help with meals, medication, bathing, transportation, errands and other daily activities or companionship

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Home and Community Based Services Division

The Home and Community Based Services Division of the Office on Aging and Independence contains long term care services and supports programs. These programs support an individual to either remain in their own home with services to support them in place or programs that support them in a long term care setting such as an assisted living or nursing home setting.

Aging in Place Program (AIP) Aging in Place provides direct services to Howard County older adults and individuals with disabilities seeking to remain in their home with safety and independence. AIP consists of five services including: • In-Home Safety Assessments by an Occupational Therapist of the person, their environment and tasks. Some interventions may include adaptive equipment, services that the resident or family might need. The environmental modifications and client/caregiver program also provides community and individual training. education on issues related to resident’s rights, elder • Home Accessibility and Repair abuse awareness and long term care. • Senior Care Services for Older Adults at risk for • Assistance provided by the Ombudsman is free of institutionalization. The services include case charge and governed by a strict code of confidentiality; management, in-home aide services and a variety of anonymous calls and complaints are accepted. support services i.e. incontinence supplies , personal emergency response systems and respite care. Public Guardianship Program • Information and Referral The Maryland Public Guardianship Program was established • The Loan Closet of Howard County is a clearinghouse in 1976 to provide a court-appointed public official to of donated medical equipment recycled and loaned to be the decision maker for older Marylanders 65+, who, any Howard County Resident. The Loan Closet has because of mental disability, are unable to make informed operated under an MOU between the Way Station, decisions about their medical care, residence, and safety, Columbia Rotary Club and the Office on Aging and and who do not have a family member, friend, neighbor Independence since 2004. or agency to make these decisions. The local Office on Aging and Independence serves as means of last resort. The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Office on Aging and Independence Administrator serves as • The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, a federally Guardian of the Person and an attorney or other private mandated program, works with residents in nursing party serves as Guardian of the Property. A guardian shall homes and assisted living facilities and empowers be appointed if the court determines from clear and convincing residents to advocate for their health, safety, welfare, and evidence that the individual is incompetent. The Office on rights. The program is also available to assist families Aging and Independence as Guardian of Person will provide and friends of residents of long term care facilities, or guardianship case management for the wards of the court in people considering placement in these settings, with Howard County aged 65+. information or referral to other agencies that provide

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Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy Program (SALGHS) Provides financial assistance for a limited number of eligible Assisted Living Group Home residents age 62 or older residing in approved facilities of 16 beds or less. • Recipients of these funds must meet the age criteria, medical and financial criteria. • The recipient must reside in a small 4 to 16 bed assisted living facility that has contracted with the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence to provide assisted living services. ADRC Division Medicaid Supports Planning Program The provided for the development The Aging and Disability Resource Center Division (ADRC) and implementation in 2014 of new programs in the is that part of the Office on Aging and Independence that serves state of Maryland as an alternative to nursing home as a single point of entry into the long-term services and supports placement. Staff members in the Medicaid Supports system for older adults and people with disabilities. Sometimes Planning Program assist county residents to develop referred to as a “no wrong door” system, the ADRC helps a person-centered plan of service, identify providers, consumers and their families find needed information, services, monitor service delivery, and connect with other and supports. The ADRC provides objective information, advice, community resources as needed. counseling, and assistance, and helps people more easily access public and private programs. ADRC specialists empower people to These programs include the Community Options make informed decisions about their long-term support options. Waiver Program (CO Waiver), Community First Choice The ADRC serves persons over the age of 50, adults 18 and (CFC), and the Community Personal Assistance Services older with physical disabilities, family caregivers, and professionals (CPAS). County residents eligible for these programs offering health and long-term support services. can access all services available under the state plan as well as services specific to the individual program. Three primary services make up the ADRC Division: Maryland Access Point (MAP) – The main objective of the MAP is to help people navigate and understand very complicated public and private resource systems or what are also known as long-term services and supports. Information specialists assess your needs, provide resource information, and help you get connected to available resources.

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) – SHIP provides Medicare education and counseling, the most universal and critical needs for today’s Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and/or caregivers. Certified staff and volunteers provide information and counseling services for all Medicare beneficiaries, regardless of age.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) – Caregiving can be a daunting and stressful job. Services include information and assistance about services, counseling, support and training, and grant funding (as available) for respite care or supplemental services.

www.howardcountyaging.org 47 OFFICE ON AGING AND INDEPENDENCE PROGRAMS

Health and Wellness Division

The Health and Wellness Division of the Office on Aging and Independence offers several evidence based programs, exercise and nutrition counseling, disease specific exercise programs, and volunteer led opportunities. A number of these programs are described below. In addition, the Division manages the 50+EXPO and WomenFest, the Office on Aging and Independence mental health programs, and volunteer programs. The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, Living Well, a program developed by Stanford University meets for 2½ hours once a week for six consecutive weeks. It is the only program of its kind in Maryland that provides evidence-based healthcare or service providers; and make tough caregiving comprehensive, peer-led, interactive workshops for people decisions. We are looking to offer this program early FY 2016. with chronic conditions. The workshops are facilitated by two Specially designed exercise programs are offered for trained volunteer-led leaders. Currently, Howard County has people with certain chronic conditions. Currently, classes are 30+ lay leaders to lead the Living Well Chronic Disease and offered for people with Arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, and history Diabetes Self-Management programs, including six bi-lingual of stroke or balance limitations. The Howard County Office Korean and six bi-lingual Chinese leaders. on Aging and Independence has established collaborations Diabetes Self-Management Program, Living Well with with the Arthritis Foundation and the Parkinson’s Foundation Diabetes, a program developed by Stanford University is of the National Capital Area, UMBC, and the VA Medical similar to Chronic Disease program but also adds glucose Center in Baltimore. monitoring, prevention of low blood sugar, exercise and The SeniorsTogether peer outreach program provides maintaining balanced blood sugar levels, skin and foot care, older adults with a variety of well-defined opportunities that and dealing with complications specific to diabetes. promote peer interaction, stimulate mentally and intellectually, EnhanceFitness, a program developed by University of develop social networks, and support a thriving aging process. Washington and Group Health Cooperative meets three days Programs utilize volunteer facilitators to guide the various per week and is led by an EnhanceFitness certified instructor. groups offered throughout the County and to develop new This evidence based exercise program helps older adults at all outreach. levels of fitness become more active, energized and empowered The Friendly Connections Program is a volunteer led to sustain independent lives. program that provides regularly scheduled “social visits” by The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, offered trained volunteers to support older adults (age 50+) in the through the Arthritis Foundation meets two days per week community who are in need of support and friendship. and is led by an Arthritis Foundation certified instructor. This Volunteers are screened and matched with an appropriate program is geared for those with various forms of arthritis participant, and receive training and support from Office on and/or sedentary and very limited by impaired joint mobility. Aging and Independence staff. The Powerful Tools for Caregiving, a program developed PAWS4Comfort provides friendly pet visits to residents by Legacy Health meets for 2 ½ hours once a week for six of nursing homes, senior centers, and assisted living facilities consecutive weeks. This evidence based program provides throughout Howard County. More than 100 volunteers take participants with tools and strategies to better handle the their pets to visit weekly. unique caregiver challenges they face. Outcomes include a The Volunteer Coordinator for the Office on Aging wealth of self-care tools to reduce personal stress; change and Independence is responsible for the overall coordination negative self-talk; communicate needs to family members and of the volunteer program including recruitment, placement, oversight, direction, outreach and recognition.

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Fitness Options

The Office on Aging and Independence offers a wide until 7:30 p.m. Participants are strongly encouraged to range of fitness options to help you on your journey to complete an orientation session to become familiar with improved health and fitness, even if you have a condition using the machines in the fitness center. which limits your ability to exercise. Health and Fitness Offering at Your Local 50+ Center Exercise Consultation and Fitness Assessment Your local 50+ Center is a great place to find a variety A certified exercise specialist instructs participants how of fitness classes. Each center offers a wide range of exercise to start a new exercise program, how to exercise with their classes including aerobics, toning, Zumba, Pilates, yoga and specific condition and how to pick the best exercise class dance. Check your local center’s newsletter for program or home exercise routine for them. offerings and for information on signing up for classes. Fitness assessment is a way for individuals to track their fitness progress over time and evaluate whether their Volunteer Led Health and Fitness Options exercise program is effective. The Senior Fitness Test is Cycle2Health is the first non-competitive, peer-led, developed by Rikli and Jones is used for the assessment. bicycling club developed for older adults in Howard It is also a useful tool in that it provides feedback as to County. Rides vary in length and difficulty and depart how one compares to others in their age group, hence from various locations. Adults of all ages and riding abilities helps with the direction of program development. Fitness are welcome to participate. For more information on assessments are available to the community, at various 50+ Cycle2Health, visit the Office on Aging and Independence centers once a year. website at www.howardcountymd.gov/aging. A Step2Health program is under development to Ellicott City 50+ Fitness Center meet multiple requests from the community to provide In 2015, the Office on Aging and Independence opened an outdoor walking/hiking program specifically for older the Ellicott City 50+ Fitness Center. Located within the adults. Step2Health will also feature weekday walks during former Miller Library at 9411 Frederick Road, the Ellicott daytime hours. City 50+ Fitness Center is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday and Wednesday evenings

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Maryland Access Point Here to help you plan for today and tomorrow...

Maryland Access Point (MAP) is the name of the information in-home meal providers, in-home personal care providers, and and resource assistance service of the Office on Aging and many others. One partnership that needs to be highlighted is Independence that addresses issues and coordinates services with Accessible Resources for Independence (ARI). ARI is for older adults and younger persons 18 years and older with our partner that provides disability-related information and disabilities. resource assistance to the Howard County community. MAP and ARI specialists work in tandem to offer the highest quality MAP’s main objective - help people navigate and understand access to information and assistance to the aging and disability very complicated public and private resource systems or what communities in Howard County. are also known as long-term services and supports. Information specialists assess your needs, provide resource information, and Options Counseling – A Specialized MAP Service help you get connected to available resources. A specialized service offered by MAP is that of Options Counseling. If you are in need of long-term services and Staff is highly trained and has over 30 years of combined supports and are not sure how to start or proceed with the experience in the fields of aging, social work, and health care. planning, a MAP Specialist can help you with the process. The Two staff are bilingual in Korean and interpretation services are Specialist will talk with you about your needs, available supports, available for other languages. Staff serves people by telephone, preference, strengths, and values. Individual goals are decided home visits, at senior centers, e-mail, through education with you along with determining which private and or public programs are available to meet your short and long-term care and outreach sessions or a combination of the above. MAP needs based on your income level. Specialists are available for public presentations or events and provide education on topics such as preparing for the future, Samples of MAP Consumer Situations talking with family members about important end-of-life Mrs. S., an 82 year old, has been divorced for many years. planning. MAP services are free, unbiased, and confidential. She has two children, one who lives in California and the Tell Me More about MAP other who lives in Virginia with his wife and children. She lives in a senior apartment building. Her income is limited MAP is the “gateway” to Office on Aging and Independence and she is having trouble making ends meet on a monthly as well as other local, state, and federal programs. Assessment basis. Her health is not as good as it once was and she is on of your concerns and questions and then connections are several prescription medicines. She is finds it hard to pay for made to programs such as Family Caregiver Support, Medicare her medicines and she sometimes cuts them in half or skips a counseling through the State Health Insurance Assistance few doses to make them last longer. She has been afraid to talk with her doctor, as he is “so busy I don’t want to bother him.” (SHIP) program, in-home assistance options, health and wellness Ms. S. is also having difficulty maintaining her hygiene and offerings, senior centers and social day program options, apartment due to poorer health. Her neighbor recommended transportation options, help with financial or legal matters, and she call Maryland Access Point. The MAP Specialist was able to other needed services. MAP staff work in partnership with do an initial assessment of concerns. An appointment was made many community agencies to help our consumers to connect to visit Ms. S. at her home and provide Options Counseling to the right services. Types of partnerships we have in place are so that a thorough assessment of her needs and then an action with the Health Department, Department of Social Services, plan was developed. She was referred to SHIP for help with her mental health providers, crisis and emergency services providers, prescription drug issue and help paying for her Medicare Part B legal service providers, the foreign born community, food or premium, Meals on Wheels, SNAP (food stamps) the Office on

50 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 Aging and Independence’s Chronic Disease Self Management program, Senior Care for in-home assistance, and the local 50 Plus center for socialization, and connected to the local transportation system. Mr. and Mrs. G. are 72 years old and have owned their home in How Do I Reach MAP? Columbia for 40 years. They would like to remain in Howard County, probably in their home but are open to other alternatives. They would Monday through Friday like to discuss their options and call Maryland Access Point. Mr. and Mrs. G. decide they want to meet the MAP Specialist at Gateway (non-county holidays) Office for Options Counseling. The Specialist discusses needs, available 8:00am–5:00pm supports, preference, strengths, and values with Mr. and Mrs. G. What they would really like is to stay in their home for as long as possible. 410-313-1234 (voice/relay) Fortunately, they have saved for their retirement, have a good monthly income, and have equity in the home. One thing they have not done 1-844-627-5465 (1-844-MAP-LINK) in many years is to update their wills and they do not have an Advance (voice/relay) Directive. Together with the MAP Specialist, they outlined a plan of action. Items on the plan include 1) updating their wills 2)talking with [email protected] their adult children about their medical care wishes and preparing an Advance Directive and a Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) 3) talking with their children and determining trigger www.howardcountymd.gov/aging points for the time when they might need to purchase in-home www.marylandaccesspoint.info care 4) consulting with contractor on needed changes to make their general resource searchable database sponsored home aging-friendly 5) applying for the Livable Homes Tax Credit by the Maryland Department of Aging 6) considering a Reverse Mortgage to use the equity in the home to make repairs 7) perhaps joining The Village in Howard or the Columbia Association Community Exchange Time Bank to invest in the now as giving back as volunteers or helping neighbors and then utilizing help for themselves in the future.

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50+ Center Locations

Bain 50+ Center Elkridge 50+ Center Glenwood 50+ Center 5470 Ruth Keeton Way 6540 Washington Boulevard At the Gary J. Arthur Community Center Columbia, MD 21044 Elkridge, MD 21075 2400 Route 97 Ph: 410-313-7213 Ph: 410-313-5192 Cooksville, MD 21723 Fax: 410-313-7465 Fax: 410-313-4929 Ph: 410-313-5440 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-313-4846 Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:30am–4:30pm Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm Email: [email protected] Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm East Columbia 50+ Center Ellicott City 50+ Center 6600 Cradlerock Way 9401 Frederick Road Longwood 50+ Center Columbia, MD 21045 Ellicott City, MD 21042 6150 Foreland Garth Ph: 410-313-7680 Ph: 410-313-1400 Columbia, MD 21045 Fax: 410-313-7688 Fax: 410-313-1407 Ph: 410-313-7217 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-313-7262 Hours: Mon & Wed 9am–8:30pm Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm Email: [email protected] Tues/Thurs/Fri 9am–4:30pm Hours: Tu 9am–2pm, Wed 9am–3pm Ellicott City 50+ Fitness Center 9401 Frederick Road North Laurel 50+ Center Ellicott City, MD 21042 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road Ph: 410-313-0727 Laurel, MD 20723 Hours: Mon/Wed 8:30am–7:30pm Ph: 410-313-0380 Tu/Th/Fri 8:30am–4:00pm Fax: 240-568-3030 Email: [email protected] Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm

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Glenwood 50+ Center Ellicott City 50+ Center Ellicott City 50+ Fitness Center

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32 100 108 103 Bain 50+ Center 175 895 Longwood 50+ Center

East Columbia 50+ Center Elkridge 50+ Center

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Bain 50+ Center 95

North Laurel 50+ Center

East Columbia 50+ Center

Elkridge 50+ Center North Laurel 50+ Center

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Kindred Spirits Social Club

A program specifically for adults affected by early memory loss

A diagnosis of a memory disorder can be overwhelming for the individual directly affected and his/her family. In the early stage, one has an opportunity to plan and to work through the feelings associated with the changes that will come. It is during this time that the Kindred Spirits Social Club can provide a place for the individual to interact Locations and Hours with others walking that same path, a place in which new Members can attend one or both locations. relationships can be formed in a small group setting that KINDRED SPIRTS KINDRED SPIRTS provides educational, supportive and social opportunities in a AT GLENWOOD AT NORTH LAUREL stress-free, fun and interesting environment. Judy Miller, Facilitator Nancy Riley, Facilitator 2400 Route 97 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road At Kindred Spirits Social Club members enjoy speakers, Cooksville, MD 21723 Laurel, MD 20723 music, art, exercise, yoga, Yo-chi, outings, and much more. The Ph: 410-313-5441 (voice/relay) Ph: 410-313-7691 (voice/relay) Social Club does not replace any medical treatment plan or Monday, Wednesday, Friday Tuesday & Thursday 9am to 1pm 9:30am to 1:30pm program. It is a transition group. Members remain active as long as they can participate fully in the daily activities of the program. In order to insure that the group is meeting the Admission into Kindred Spirits Social Club needs of all participants, members are re-evaluated every six An initial screening and interview are completed to ensure months, sooner if the staff observes a change in the person’s the individual’s ability to benefit from the program. ability to function in the Club. • Members must have a diagnosis of memory disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, or Changes that may require re-evaluation or transition to a similar diagnosis affecting memory another program are: • He/she must be aware of the diagnosis and • Inability to understand or contribute to acknowledge his/her memory loss. group discussion in a meaningful way • Members must understand the purpose of the Social • Inability to stay on task Club and be interested and willing to participate. • Difficulty sitting in the group during the day • Members must be able and willing to • Disruptive behavior discuss feelings and experiences related to • Incontinence requiring assistance with the illness in a small group setting. toileting on a regular basis • Members may not have serious conditions that might put him/her or others in the Club at risk. Information about changes is shared with the caregiver. The staff works with the member and family to ensure a smooth To learn more and to apply to the program, please call the transition to an appropriate program consistent with the Social Club Facilitator at the location of your choice. care plan. The member and caregiver are also provided with community resource information and assistance.

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3 locations for adults looking for a structured day of fun, fitness and support

Howard County Office on Aging and Independence operates three (3) How to Enroll therapeutic social day programs for adults aged 18 and over. Howard Contact the director at the center nearest you County’s Connections Social Day Programs are located within the to arrange a visit, to get more information, or Ellicott City 50+ Center, North Laurel 50+ Center and the Glenwood to discuss enrollment: 50+ Center. Formerly named Senior Center Plus, these centers now serve adults of all ages who are in need of some structure and assistance CONNECTIONS SOCIAL DAY during the day while they enjoy activities and opportunities that keep PROGRAM AT ELLICOTT CITY them connected to their community. 9401 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042 Programming Ph: 410-313-1425 The goals of the Connections Social Day Program are to support the continued independence of the community-based individual with CONNECTIONS SOCIAL DAY cognitive and/or physical disabilities and to provide respite for his/ PROGRAM AT GLENWOOD her caregiver. Quality, therapeutic programs and structured, interesting 2400 Route 97 activities designed to facilitate the functional independence of the Cooksville, MD 21723 Ph: 410-313-5442 participants are offered daily. All programs and activities during the 4-hour day are designed to encourage independence while providing assistance and oversight as needed. CONNECTIONS SOCIAL DAY PROGRAM AT NORTH LAUREL Examples of programs include: 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road Laurel, MD 20723 • Therapeutic exercise Ph: 410-313-7218 • Music • Dance A daily fee covers all program costs, trips, • Creative arts snacks and lunch. A sliding scale is offered to • Life review and memory enhancement Howard County residents. Transportation is the • Cards and games responsibility of family/caregiver. The staff can • Trips and outings provide information about public and private • Intergenerational programming transportation options available. • And much more

Additionally, a morning snack and a nutritionally balanced lunch are served each day. The social component of the program is of utmost importance. Even those individuals who were not usually “joiners” enjoy the camaraderie and the opportunities for fun, creativity, and more.

www.howardcountyaging.org 55 At Home Care, Inc. BBI Health Care Services BestCare Home Health Services Park 29 Professional Center 1910 Catoctin Terrace 5305 Village Center Drive, Suite 220 15304 Spencerville Court, Suite 101 Silver Spring, MD 20906 Columbia, MD 21044 Burtonsville, MD 20866 Ph: 301-850-9778 Ph: 443-546-4299, 240-264-7824 Ph: 301-421-0200 Fax: 301-576-5581 Email: [email protected] Fax: 301-421-0940 Email: [email protected] www.besthomecaremd.com Email: [email protected] www.bbihealthcareservices.com Offering quality home care for your loved ones, personal www.athomecareinc.com We make home health care your best option. Through us, it care, live-in, companions and medication management. Agency refers full and part time licensed caregivers for is possible to keep a loved one at home, even why they are Available 24/7, 365 days a year. Hourly, daily and weekly hourly and live in care. Licensed & bonded and a provider aging, disabled or going through the difficulties of chronic care. At BestCare Home Health Services, we are dedicated to of excellent service since 1977. illness. With the right staff to assist you, your family can stay providing compassionate quality care in the comfort of your intact at home, we are available 24/7 days a year, hourly, home. We have schedules that will meet your needs at any daily and weekly care. time. Call us for a no-obligation pre-care initial consultation. Atlas Care Connect We are licensed, bonded and insured. 3450 Laurel Fort Meade Road, Suite 205 Being There Senior Care, LLC Laurel, MD 20724 BrightStar Care of Howard County Ph: 301-220-0436 6023 Ivy League Drive 5525 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 332 Fax: 301-220-1751 Catonsville, MD 21228 Columbia, MD 21044 Email: [email protected] Ph: 410-971-8999 Ph: 410-910-9425 www.atlascareconnect.com Fax: 410-744-7017 Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-910-9448 Veteran owned and operated home care agency providing Email: [email protected] professional staff of caregivers for seniors and persons with www.beingthereseniorcare.com disabilities. Our services include skilled nursing, in-home Compassionate non-medical health care in home, hospital www.brightstarcare.com/howard-county PT and OT, personal care, respite care and companionship. or facility. 24/7 and live-in. Free consultation. Well Full service home care agency, providing companionship, Our caregivers are carefully and thoroughly screened which established in Howard County Medical Community. personal care, skilled nursing and therapy services. All includes employment references and background check. caregivers are direct employees, background checked, drug tested, licensed, bonded and insured. No hourly minimum.

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www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 57 Cardinal Healthcare ComforCare Elite Healthcare Nursing Services Solutions, Inc. (CHS) 7678 Quarterfield Road, Suite 203 5411 Old Frederick Road, Suite 1A 14440 Cherry Lane, Suite 201A Glen Burnie, MD 21061 Baltimore, MD 21229 Laurel, MD 20707 Ph: 410-760-8906 Ph: 410-455-6418, 410-206-6002 Ph: 240-294-6682 Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-455-6419 Fax: 240-294-6692 http://comforcare.com/maryland/n-anne-arundel Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Services we offer: Grooming & Hygiene, Bathing & Toileting, www.ehnursingservices.com www.cardinal-healthcare.com Meal Preparation, Transportation/Errands, Medication We provide private duty nursing to senior citizens. Our CHS provides variety of services, including attendant care, Reminders, Safety Supervision, Light Housekeeping, providers include RNs, CNAs, LPNs, home health aides, family training, companionship, non-skilled nursing care. Companionship, Family Respite and companions.

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www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 59 Gentiva Home Health Home Instead Senior Care Horizon Health Services, Inc. 9700 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 131 3691 Park Avenue, Suite 202 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 1001 Columbia, MD 21046 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Laurel, MD 20707 Ph: 410-381-4340, 410-458-8636 Ph: 410-461-7700, 410-349-2320 Ph: 301-362-3600, 301-362-3603 Fax: 410-381-4359 Fax: 410-349-2322 Fax: 301-362-3333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.gentiva.com www.homeinstead.com/147 www.horizonhealthinfo.com Geriatric Home Health services typically covered by Maryland’s most trusted source for home care. Employees Skilled nursing, respite care, medication assistance, Medicare – Home nursing, PT, OT ST, HHA and MSW. are screened, trained, bonded and insured. Short or long- personal care, companionship, cooking assistance and term care. Meals, housekeeping, transportation. Licensed. housekeeping, 24 hour service/7 days a week. Griswold Home Care Companion and CNA care. JemiSun HealthCare Services, Inc. 3525 Ellicott Mills Drive, Suite G Homewatch CareGivers Ellicott City, MD 21043 14201 Laurel Park Drive, Suite 108 3440 Ellicott Center Drive, Suite 101 Ph: 410-988-5094, 410-200-3653 Laurel, MD 20707 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Fax: 410-696-2937 Ph: 301-879-2160 Ph: 410-715-9175, 301-596-0006 Email: [email protected] Fax: 301-880-0930 Fax: 410-715-9176 www.griswoldhomecare.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.jemisun.net 30 years affordable Home Care Live-in services. Personal www.homewatchcaregivers.com/metro- care/homemaking/transportation/quality caregivers/ baltimore/howard-county Affordable and quality healthcare services including: Skilled licensed & insured. nursing (Trach, G-Tube, Colostomy), personal care, respite, www.familycaregiversofmaryland.com in-home support, companionship and delegating nurse Providing compassion, dignity and peace of mind. Companion services. Guardian Community Health to skilled nursing services, transportation and light house System Health Systems keeping. Nurses/Aides are licensed bonded & insured. 20 Pleasant Ridge Drive, Suite E Love and Companion In-Home Care, LLC Owings Mills, MD 21117 P.O. Box 737 Ph: 410-800-4572 College Park, MD 20741 Fax: 410-286-1923 Ph: 240-581-2523 www.guardian-care.net Fax: 855-581-6744 We provide personal care, complex care, PT/OT in the Email: [email protected] comfort of our client’s home. Our caregivers are well trained www.loveandcompanionhomecare.com and bonded. Services provided that will enable your Love one to remain independent in their own home for as long as possible.

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62 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 Touching Angels HealthCare, Inc. Howard County Commission on Aging 3300 North Ridge Road, Suite 325 SUPPORT SERVICES 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 200 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Columbia, MD 21046 Ph: 410-720-2304 office Verigreen Healthcare Services Ph: 410-313-6410 Fax: 410-415-1464 6492 Landover Road, Suite B4 Fax: 410-313-6540 Email: [email protected] Cheverly, MD 20785 Email: [email protected] www.touchingangels.com Ph: 301-377-1132, 202-241-3654 www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Fax: 202-241-3657 Touching Angels takes pride in providing patient-centered Email: [email protected] home health care services to seniors and adults who are Howard County Council physically disabled and recuperating from surgery. [email protected] www.verigreeninc.com 3430 Court House Drive Ellicott City, MD 21043 Trusted Hearts Homecare Solutions, LLC Verigreen Inc. provides the best safest and ideal healthcare to our patients. We offer great companionship, household Ph: 410-313-2001 2 E. Rolling Crossroads, Suite 253 services, personal care and skilled nursing services. Our Fax: 410-313-3297 Catonsville, MD 21228 employees are thoroughly screened, licensed, bonded Email: [email protected] Ph: 301-490-3168 and insured. http://cc.howardcountymd.gov Fax: 866-708-7518 Constituent services are without charges: local government Email: [email protected] problems, legislative information, and introduction of www.trustedheartshcs.com legislation. Council also serves as Zoning Board. Trusted Hearts has a team of qualified, caring and INFORMATION compassionate personnel that take pleasure in providing Howard County Office of services that include skilled nursing care, personal care, Consumer Protection respite care and hospice care for those in need. CONSUMER RESOURCES/ 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor Columbia, MD 21046 Visiting Angels ADVOCACY Ph: 410-313-6420 6505 Ridenour Way East, 1B Fax: 410-313-6453 Eldersburg, MD 21784 Bain Center Council Email: [email protected] Ph: 410-730-4115 5470 Ruth Keeton Way www.howardcountymd.gov/consumer Columbia, MD 21044 www.visitingangels.com Provides information on consumer issues. Mediation, Providing dignified and compassionate care, to our clients Ph: 410-313-7213 conciliation and investigation of consumer complaints. and their families, one Angel at a time!. Visiting Angels is Fax: 410-313-7465 Licenses door-to-door, salespeople and trespass tow the nation’s leading provider of non-medical senior home Email: [email protected] operators. care services. Our Angels provide in-home care, respite care, The Bain Center Council is a non-profit advisory and senior personal care, elderly care, and companion care fundraising organization supporting the programs and services. With our services, your loved ones can continue Law Offices of Katherine Taylor operation of the Bain Center. Donations are tax deductible 5850 Waterloo Road (Route 108), Suite 140 to live independently in their own homes, because there’s to the fullest extent allowed by law. Funds raised support the no place like home! Council’s mission: To improve the lives of Howard County’s Columbia, MD 21045 senior population by providing expanded and enhanced Ph: 443-420-4075 VNA of Maryland opportunities for social interaction through physical, mental Email: [email protected] 7008 Security Boulevard, Suite 300 and cultural activities. www.taylorlegal.com Baltimore, MD 21244 Experience working with seniors and children of aging Ph: 888-523-5000 Carney, Kelehan, Bresler, parents; and understand the special assistance needed with emotional, financial, and logistical issuers. 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WeCare is independently owned Committee. and operated. www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 63 Center for Social Change Maryland Disability Law Center 6600 Amberton Drive 1500 Union Avenue, Suite 2000 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Elkridge, MD 21075 Baltimore, MD 21211 Ph: 410-579-6789 Ph: 410-727-6352, 800-233-7201 Community Action Council Fax: 410-796-1201 Fax: 410-727-6389 of Howard County Email: [email protected] www.mdlclaw.org 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor Columbia, MD 21046 www.centerforsocialchange.org Provides information, referrals and assistance for persons Ph: 410-313-6440 Serving people who have intellectual disabilities, we with disabilities on legal issues related to that disability offer residential, day rehabilitation, supported employment based on current resources available. Fax: 410-313-6479 services and Adult Medical Day Care. Email: [email protected] Maryland Relay www.cac-hc.org Disability Rights Maryland 301 W. Preston Street, Suite 1008-A Provides crisis intervention services including eviction prevention, first month’s rent, energy assistance, food 1500 Union Avenue, Suite 2000 Baltimore, MD 21201 assistance, weatherization and Head Start. Baltimore, MD 21211 Ph: 800-552-7724, 410-767-6960 Ph: 410-727-6352, 800-233-7201 Fax: 410-767-4276 Fax: 410-727-6389 Email: [email protected] Guidewell Financial Solutions www.disabilityrightsmd.org www.mdrelay.org 757 Frederick Road Baltimore, MD 21228 Information, assistance for people with disabilities Re: legal Maryland Relay is a free public service that allows people issues formerly Maryland Disability Law Center. unable to use a standard telephone to be independent on Ph: 800-642-2227 the telephone. Maryland Assessable Telecommunications Fax: 410-869-8828 Email: [email protected] Division of Rehabilitation Services (MAT) distributes free assistive phones to qualified applicants. www.guidewellfs.org 7161 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite D Nonprofit provider of budget and credit counseling, debt Columbia, MD 21046 Maryland Technology Assistance management, community education and HUD approved Ph: 410-290-2640 housing counseling. Fax: 410-290-2651 Program (MDTAP) www.dors.state.md.us 2301 Argonne Drive, Room T-17 Baltimore, MD 21218 Howard County Prescription Assists eligible individuals with disabilities achieve Discount Card employment. Services may include vocational guidance & Ph: 800-832-4827 counseling, evaluation, job placement and job coaching. Fax: 410-554-9237 CVS CareMark Email: [email protected] Columbia, MD 21046 www.mdtap.org Ph: 877-321-2652, 800-746-7287 Equipment Link Email: www.caremark.com Ph: 800-832-4827 Enhancing the lives of Marylanders with disabilities, their families, and seniors by supporting access to assistive www.cvs.com Email: [email protected] technology devices and services. The Prescription Discount Card is not an insurance card. www.equipmentlink.org You and your family may use your prescription discount The Equipment Link connects people who have disability- National Federation of the Blind card anytime your prescription is not covered by insurance. related equipment to sell, lend or donate with people You present the card provided to you in a joint effort by who need it. The Link is a free service for use by private 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place your local County Government Association and the National individuals, not vendors or distributors; however, agencies Baltimore, MD 21230 Association of Counties (NACO) at a participating CVS may list equipment they want to donate or lend for free, Ph: 410-659-9314 pharmacy. Save an average of 20% on your prescriptions. not sell. Fax: 410-685-5653 Email: [email protected] IFG Reverse Mortgage Howard County Department of www.nfb.org Newton, PA 18940 Community Resources and Services The NFB helps blind persons achieve self-confidence and Ph: 800-467-6365 Office of ADA Coordination self respect and acts as a vehicle for collective advocacy www.reversemortgageadviser.com by the blind. 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 200 Call the number above to find a Reverse Mortgage Lender Columbia, MD 21046 in your state. Ph: 410-313-6431/Voice Relay National Federation of the Blind Fax: 410-313-6424 Howard County Chapter Livable Homes County Tax Credit Email: [email protected] 9013 Nelson Way Ph: 410-313-4076 www.howardcountymd.gov Columbia, MD 21045 www.howardcountymd.gov Supports County Government’s activities to promote Ph: 410-715-9596 compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Email: [email protected] The Livable Homes County Tax Credit is available for certain types of accessibility features* installed in a homeowner’s and other requirements. Provides assistance to the public The National Federation of the Blind has support groups, regarding accessibility issues. principal residence. The property owner may file an equipment, and appliances. Call for fees for aids and application** to receive credit against county tax for a appliances. Meets at the Other Barn, 5851 Robert Oliver feature that is installed on an existing residence that is the Maryland Department of Disabilities Place, Columbia, Maryland, 21045. owner’s principal residence when the feature is installed. 217 East Redwood Street, Suite 1300 The amount of the credit is the lesser of 50% of the eligible Baltimore, MD 21202 cost or $2,500. You must also obtain a permit from the Ph: 410-767-3660, 800-637-4113 Department of Inspections, License & Permits (DILP) for the Fax: 410-333-6674 work (even if the scope of work would not normally require Email: [email protected] a permit and inspection). For more information, please call 410-313-4076. www.mdod.maryland.gov The Maryland Department of Disabilities advocates for the rights and interests of people with disabilities, and oversees the coordination of government services/programs. Information

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www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 65 Cardiovascular Specialists Muscular Dystrophy The Brain Injury Association of Maryland of Central Maryland Association, Maryland 2200 Kernan Drive A Community Specialty Practice of Johns 8501 LaSalle Road, Suite 106 Baltimore, MD 21207 Hopkins Medicine Towson, MD 21286 Ph: 410-448-2924, 800-221-6443 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 400 Ph: 410-494-7106 Fax: 410-448-3541 Columbia, MD 21044 Fax: 410-494-0082 Email: [email protected] Ph: 410-997-7979, 443-276-8050 (Appts) Email: [email protected] www.biamd.org Fax: 410-997-9231 www.mda.org BIAMD is a nonprofit organization with the mission to create Howard County’s Largest Cardiology Practice. Founded in We’re fighting to free individuals – and the families who a better future through brain injury prevention, education, 1975, our practice is now Cardiovascular Specialists of love them – from the harmful effects of muscular distrophy. advocacy and research. Central Maryland, Our office is conveniently located on the ALS and related life-threatening diseases so they can live campus of Howard County General Hospital, in the Medical longer and grow stronger. CarePatrol Pavilion. We care for many patients in Columbia, Ellicott City, 4919 Montgomery Road and the surrounding area, as well as throughout the central National Kidney Foundation of Maryland Maryland area. To find a cardiologist, request an appointment, Ellicott City, MD 21043 or refer a patient, call our appointment line at 443-276-6050. 1301 York Road, Suite 404 Ph: 410-218-5588 Lutherville, MD 21093 Fax: 301-363-4670 Ph: 410-494-8545 Claudia Mayer/Tina Broccolino Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-494-8549 www.carepatrol.com Cancer Resource Center Email: [email protected] 10710 Charter Drive, Suite G050 Free service for older adults & families searching for Assisted www.kidneymd.org Living or Alzheimer’s care communities. You don’t have to do Columbia, MD 21044 The NKF-MD provides programs, services and research it alone, call the local experts. Ph: 410-740-5858 for patients with kidney disease. Free kidney screenings Fax: 410-740-7005 are available. www.hcgh.org Christ Church Link 6800 Oakland Mills Road The center offers a large lending library, wigs, hats, Unified Community Connection, Inc. prostheses, skin consults, counseling and a place to relax. Columbia, MD 21045 Executive Plaza III Ph: 410-309-9695 11350 McCormick Road, Suite 1100 Fax: 410-381-8492 CurePSP (Foundation for PSP/ Hunt Valley, MD 21031 Email: [email protected] CBD and Related Brain Diseases) Ph: 410-484-4540 www.christchurchlink.com 30 E. Padonia Road, Suite 201 Fax: 410-771-3235 Phone based information and referral service for help with Timonium, MD 21093 Email: [email protected] evictions, utility shutoffs, food, shelter, prescriptions, health Ph: 410-785-7004, 800-457-4777 www.unified.org care, employment, clothing etc. Email: [email protected] Unified Community Connections provides services and www.curepsp.org supports that connect people with disabilities to life’s Columbia Association Annual Charge CurePSP funds research and provides education and possibilities. 6310 Hillside Court support groups to patients with rare brain diseases (PSP,CBD and MSA) and their families. Columbia, MD 21046 Ph: 410-715-3137, INFORMATION & Automated line: 410-715-3058 Johns Hopkins Parkinson’s Disease Fax: 410-715-3042 & Movement Disorder Center REFERRAL ASSISTANCE Email: [email protected] Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center (JHOC) www.columbiaassociation.org 601 N. Caroline Street, Suite 5064 Maryland Access Point of Howard County If you received a property tax credit from Howard County, Baltimore, MD 21287 Office on Aging and Independence Program you are eligible to receive a proportionate credit on your Ph: 410-955-8795 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor Columbia Association (CA) annual charge bill. You must notify Email: [email protected] Columbia, MD 21046 CA in writing of this credit each year. Please email a copy of www.hopkinspdmd.org Ph: 410-313-1234, 844-627-5465 the county credit to annualcharge@@columbiaassociation. Offers information, free literature, resources, referrals, Fax: 410-313-5970 org or mail a copy to the above address, Attn: Assessments. educational workshops, and support groups for individuals Email: [email protected] Please be advised that state and county homestead credits with Parkinson’s disease as well as related movement www.howardcountymd.gov/aging are not counted towards this CA credit. disorder. 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We believe that success is measured in results for out The Office of Public Information provides information about The Village in Howard clients. Together with a full support staff, a registered patent County government services and programs. The office’s P.O. Box 1276 agent, and several seasoned attorneys, DARS stands ready Information & Referral Service, 410-313-3000 responds to Columbia, MD 21044 to provide you will qualified, knowledgeable, solution-driven public inquiries and refers callers to appropriate agencies legal representation. Ph: 443-367-9043 from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Email: [email protected] www.thevillageinhoward.org Eldercare Locator Howard County Recycling & Trash A nonprofit membership organization that supports seniors Ph: 800-677-1116 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 514 who choose to age in their own homes by providing services, www.edlercare.gov Columbia, MD 21046 cultural, social and educational activities. The Eldercare Locator, a free national service, is the first Ph: 410-313-6444 step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S. Fax: 410-313-6490 community. Email: [email protected] LIBRARIES www.HowardCountyRecycles.org FIRN, Inc. All Howard County residents can also take recyclables to For information on Howard County Library System 5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite E-200 Alpha Ridge Landfill located 2350 Marriottsville Road, branches, please see pages 18 & 19. Columbia, MD 21044 Mon–Sat 8am–4pm. Ph: 410-992-1923 Maryland State Library for the Blind Fax: 410-730-0113 Korean American Community and Physically Handicapped Email: [email protected] Association of Howard County, Inc. 415 Park Avenue www.firnonline.org 9256 Bendix Road, Suite 206 Baltimore, MD 21201 Serving foreign-born Howard County residents. Immigration Columbia, MD 21045 Ph: 410-230-2424, 800-964-9209 counseling, information and referral, interpreting, Ph: 410-997-3621, 410-997-3429 TTY: 800-934-2541 translations, crisis intervention, and more. Fax: 410-772-5763 Fax: 410-333-2095 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Gentleneedle Acupuncture www.kacahi.org www.lbph.lib.md.us 10716 Little Patuxent Parkway, # 210 Free bilingual referral service for those needing assistance A free Library service providing audio, downloadable, Columbia, MD 21044 with translation, health insurance, citizenship or other Braille books, magazines, newspapers and movies for print Ph: 301-490-0165 issues. disabled resident of Maryland. Email: [email protected] Treatment of many types of pain. Special interest in women’s Maryland Community Services Locator issues. Call for hours of operation. Center for Substance Abuse Research, NEWSPAPERS University of Maryland, College Park Governor’s Office of the Deaf 4321 Hartwick Road, Suite 501 The 50+ Connection & Hard of Hearing (ODHH) College Park, MD 20740 Office on Aging and Independence Program 100 Community Place Ph: 301-405-9796 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 3rd Floor Crownsville, MD 21032 Fax: 301-403-8342 Columbia, MD 21046 Ph: 443-453-5954 Email: [email protected] Ph: 410-313-6531 Fax: 410-333-1016 www.mdcsl.org Fax: 410-313-6540 Email: [email protected] The MDCSL (www.mdcsl.org) is a free website to help service Email: [email protected] www.odhh.maryland.gov providers and the public find local community service www.howardcountymd.gov/50Plusconnection programs and resources. ODHH promotes equal access for Maryland’s Deaf, and hard Published monthly by the Howard County Office on Aging of hearing residents, and provides expertise that enhances and Independence in the Howard County Beacon, the 50+ their welfare. Maryland Digestive Disease Center Connection provides news and information about upcoming 4801 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 120 events, programs and services of interest to older adults. Howard County General Hospital Ellicott City, MD 21043 Free copies are available at 50+ centers, government Physician Referral Ph: 410-730-9363 offices and various community locations, and online at www. Columbia, MD 21044 Fax: 410-730-2084 howardcountymd.gov/50Plusconnection.htm. Ph: 410-740-7750 www.capitaldigestivecare.com Established in January 2009, Capital Digestive Care The Baltimore Sun Media Group Howard County Medical Society unified more than 50 physicians across the Washington 501 N. Calvert Street 714 Baltimore and Annapolis Boulevard metropolitan area in their desire to advance the delivery of Baltimore, MD 21278 Severna Park, MD 21146 care for patients suffering from all types of digestive health Ph: 410-332-6000 conditions. Call for more information. Ph: 410-781-6330, 877-633-2446 Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-544-0312 baltimoresun.com/howard Email: [email protected] The Baltimore Sun Media Group publishes the Howard County Times, Columbia Flier, Laurel Leader and Howard Information www.medchi.org magazine as well as its flagship The Baltimore Sun and Physician Referral Service by phone or online at www. www.baltimoresun.com. medchi.org, Find-a-Physician. 68 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 Howard County Police Community Outreach Office – Senior Liaison 3410 Courthouse Drive Ellicott City, MD 21043 Ph: 410-313-6089 Fax: 410-313-6061 Email: [email protected] www.hcpd.org The Police Department partners with the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence and AAA Mid-Atlantic to offer CARFIT to help seniors adapt their vehicles to their changing needs. The Senior Laison also offers educational programs in partnership with the Office on Consumer Affairs on theft, shopping safety, personal safety, home security and other topics.

Howard County Police TRIAD/S.A.L.T. Seniors and Law Enforcement Together 3410 Courthouse Drive Ellicott City, MD 21043 Ph: 410-313-6089 Fax: 410-313-6061 Email: [email protected] www.hcpd.org TRIAD is a national community policing initiative within the law enforcement professionals, seniors and community groups working together to meet the crime safety needs of seniors.

Howard County Police Victim Assistance Section 11226 Scaggsville Road Laurel, MD 20723 Ph: 410-313-3768 Fax: 410-313-4749 Email: [email protected] www.hcpd.org The Victim Assistance Section works with senior citizens and violent crime victims, providing resources and referrals as well as follow-up information.

SPECIAL INTEREST Partnerships with the Police Department help keep our Cycle2Health riders safe during all their rides. GROUPS Howard County Paws4Comfort Office on Aging and Independence Program 5470 Ruth Keeton Way Howard County Beacon PUBLIC SAFETY Columbia, MD 21044 P.O. Box 2227 Ph: 410-313-7461 Silver Spring, MD 20915 Fax: 410-313-7465 Ph: 410-248-9101 Howard County Department of Fire & Rescue Services Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-248-9102 www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Email: [email protected] 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 400 Columbia, MD 21046 Volunteers take their program approved pets to visit a www.thebeaconnewspapers.com variety of different locations within Howard County sharing Ph: 410-313-6000 A free monthly publication targeting readers 50 and over. the affection of their pet with the very young to senior adults Features on health, finance, legal issues, careers, travel and Fax: 410-313-6027 all the while touching hearts, one visit at a time. the arts, plus display and classified advertising. 16,000 www.hcdfrs.org copies distributed at more than 340 drop-off sites. Home HCDFRS is a combination system in that services are delivery available by subscription. provided through a partnership of volunteers and career personnel. Our mission is to educate, protect and serve. Information

www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 69 Kindred Spirits Social Club Seniors Together Office on Aging and Independence Program – Connect. Learn. Grow. TAX INFORMATION Gary J. Arthur Community Center at Glenwood Office on Aging and Independence Program 2400 Route 97 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor AARP TAX AIDE Program Cooksville, MD 21723 Columbia, MD 21046 Bain Center- Taxes done on location only Ph: 410-313-5441 Ph: 410-313-7466 5470 Ruth Keeton Way Fax: 410-313-5445 Fax: 410-313-7465 Columbia, MD 21044 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Ph: 443-741-1220 www.howardcountyaging.org www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Email: [email protected] The program is designed to meet the needs of those Age 50 and up peer outreach program creates opportunities Free tax assistance and efiling, for seniors and those with individuals who have a medical diagnosis of early memory designed to nurture interaction amoung older adults, support low to moderate income, by IRS Certified tax preparers loss or a related memory disorder. Screening for eligibility emotional wellness, develop social networks, and promote a from February 1–April 15. Call your community center or into the Social Club will be conducted by the Director or our thriving aging process. Groups meet either weekly or short-term 50 plus center for an appointment. Bain appointments trained Office on Aging and Independence staff, to ensure on a variety of topics and concerns such as: bereavement, low 443-741-1220. that individuals are able to benefit from the program. This vision independence, men’s focus, care-giver support, keeping is a transition program, so that when the needs of the the mind stimulated, and discussions on current events and Howard County Maryland, participant can no longer be met by the Social Club, the social topics. All groups are facilitated by trained older adults. Senior Tax Credit staff will assist with an appropriate referral. Programs are offered at Howard County Senior Centers and 3430 Courthouse Drive other offisite locations; periodic luncheons are held at area Ellicott City, MD 21043 restaurants. Seminars and workshops are presented on a GrandParents as Parents Program Ph: 410-313-4076 variety of aging topics and include social networking activities. The CARE Center Fax: 410-313-4099 3300 North Ridge Road, Suite 380 www.howardcountymd.gov Ellicott City, MD 21043 Glenwood Kindred Spirits Social Club Assistance is available for homeowners age 70+ who meet Ph: 410-313-2273 At the Gary J. Arthur Community Center income guidelines, in applying for the Senior Tax Credit. Fax: 410-313-1430 2400 Route 97 Email: [email protected] Cooksville, MD 21723 Ph: 410-313-5442 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) The CARE Center, Child and Adolescent Resources and Education, TAX INFORMATION Fax: 410-313-5445 is a free information & referral service for Howard County families. Ph: 800-829-1040 Are you a parent looking for child care or parenting classes? A unique fee – for service program for individuals with a www.irs.gov Maybe you’re a grandparent or relative raising a child and diagnosis of early stage memory loss. need support. Are you a parent dealing with behavior issues or For telephone assistance for individuals (i.e. new tax adolescent concerns? Do you have a child with special needs or legislation, refund, referral, personal, business taxes and Howard County Autism Society download forms). Hours are 10am to 7pm. To locate the mental health concerns and want to find county resources? The 10280 Old Columbia Road, Suite 215 CARE Centers is here to help parents find services and programs nearest walk-in center go to www.irs.gov and enter your by identifying needs and finding solutions. Call the CARE Center Columbia, MD 21046 zip code. at 410-313-CARE (2273), email [email protected] Ph: 410-290-3466 or visit www.howardcountymd.gov/children. Fax: 410-290-5455 Email: [email protected] VETERANS RESOURCES Korean American Senior www.howard-autism.org Association of Howard County The HCAS provides information, support, educational events, Paladin & Advisor Group 6336 Cedar Lane, Suite 139 family activities, and advocacy for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families. 7061 Deepage Drive, Suite 101B Columbia, MD 21044 Columbia, MD 21045 Ph: 410-868-6565 Ph: 443-283-3482 Parkinson’s Disease Support Promoting well-being for Korean senior community through Fax: 443-283-3914 Group for Howard County community education. Be a community liaison for the Email: [email protected] Community at large by utilizing existing resources and by Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Center www.planmember.com/paladin cultural integration. 8180 Lark Brown Road, #101 Elkridge, MD 21075 Ph: 443-755-0030 Veterans Affairs SUPPORT GROUPS Fax: 443-755-0031 31 Hopkins Plaza www.pdmdcenter.com Baltimore, MD 21201 Ph: 800-827-1000 The Howard County Parkinson’s Disease Education and Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group support group meets the third Monday of every month www.va.gov Office on Aging and Independence Program at 7pm. For more information contact Angela Wu 410- Information and assistance regarding benefits for veterans Bain Center 740-5295, [email protected] or Stephen Grill at 443- and their dependents. 5470 Ruth Keeton Way 755-0030. Columbia, MD 21044 Ph: 410-313-5192 Fax: 410-313-4929 Email: [email protected] www.howardcountymd.gov/aging A support group for Caregivers, Family Members and Loved ones of Alzheimer’s patients, affiliated with the Greater Maryland Alzheimer’s Association and sponsored by the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence. Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6:30 to 8:00pm at the Bain Center- behind the fireplace. Information

70 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 LGBT RESOURCES Lisa Gordon, DC VOLUNTEER 5053 Durham Road W. Columbia, MD 21044 OPPORTUNITIES A Healing Place in Columbia Ph: 410-717-6610 7050 Oakland Mills Road, Suite 140 www.drlisagordon.com Volunteer Opportunities Columbia, MD 21046 Office on Aging and Independence Program Chiropractic, NeuroCranial Integration, Advanced Allergy Ph: 443-325-0360 Therapeutics, and Applied Kinesiology. 25 years of 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor www.ahealingplaceincolumbia.com Columbia, MD 21046 experience. Structural, neurological, nutritional, glandular, Individual group and family therapy for people of all ages, molecular support for chronic conditions and optimal

Ph: 410-313-5951 LGBT Resources from infancy through adulthood. We are advocates for health. Fax: 410-313-6593 LGBTQ people. Email: [email protected] www.hocovolunteer.org Maryland University of Integrative Health Acupuncture Works, Inc. Transitional Medicine The volunteer program recruits, places and supports 8342 Old Montgomery Road volunteers within the Office on Aging and Independence. 7750 Montpelier Road We accept applications for persons age 13 and up who Columbia, MD 21045 Laurel, MD 20723 are interested in working with older adults in direct service, Ph: 410-799-5883 Ph: 443-812-1265 special events, and administrative positions. Positions and www.acupunctureworks.net www.transitionalmedicine.org times vary. Over 25 years of experience. Harmonizing body, mind and Transitional medicine for anyone who is going through any spirit to help people thrive. Bring us what western medicine type of transition in life. I specialize in transgender and Volunteer Center Serving Howard County hasn’t addressed to your satisfaction. Edna M Brandt, MAc, gender queer/question. Contact me S. Hunter Thomas, 6310 Hillside Court LAc, DiplAc, Clayton Elizabeth Spivey, Mac, LAc, DiplAc. Mac, Lac, ADS, CHC Columbia, MD 21046 Ph: 410-715-3172 Chase Brexton Health Services, Inc. National Resource Center on LGBT Aging Email: [email protected] LGBT Health Resource Center 1220 L Street, NW, Suite 800 www.volunteerhoward.org Columbia, MD 21045 Washington, DC 20005 Connect with local non-profits and governmental agencies Ph: 410-884-7831 Ph: 202-640-2705 to improve and enhance our community through volunteer Fax: 410-715-3734 http://sageusa.org/programs/nrc.cfm engagement. http://chasebrexton.org/index.php Led by Sage (Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Chase Brexton is a federally qualified health center that & Transgender Elders) the National Resource Center on LGBT honors diversity and strives to empower and educate its Aging is the country’s first and only technical assistance patients. Chase Brexton provides medical services at offices resource center aimed at improving the quality of services VOTER INFORMATION in Columbia and Baltimore. The LGBT Health Resource and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or Center of Chase Brexton has partnered with SAGE (Services transgender older adults. The site provides significant Howard County Board of Elections and Advocacy for GLBT Elders) to establish the SAGECAP information LGBT Aging advocacy and import issues. P.O. Box 6800 program, a safe amd welcoming community designed to help LGBT caregivers navigate their current and future Columbia, MD 21045 PFLAG of Howard County Ph: 410-313-5820 needs. Program Director Bethany Henderson, LGSW at 410- 837-02050 x1216, [email protected]. P.O. Box 1479 Fax: 410-313-5833 Columbia, MD 21044 Email: [email protected] Counselor/Psychologist Listings Ph: 443-718-0474 www.howardcountymd.gov http://pflagmd.org/ The Board of Elections provides the following services; https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_ results.php?city=Columbia&state=MD&spec=268 To promote the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, voter registration, absentee voting, election management, bisexual and transgender people, their families and friends candidacy and finance. Physical address: 9770 Patuxent through support, education and advocacy. Woods Drive, Suite 200, Columbia 21046. Equality Maryland Maryland’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual And The Pride Counseling Center League of Women Voters Transgender Civil Rights Organization 5116 Dorsey Hall Drive of Howard County 1201 South Sharp Street, Suite 109 Ellicott City, MD 21042 Baltimore, MD 21230 5430 Vantage Point Road, Suite C Ph: 410-744-4867 Columbia, MD 21044 Ph: 410-685-6567 www.pridecounseling.net Ph: 410-730-0142 Email: [email protected] http://equalitymaryland.org/lgbq-resources Provides couples and indivdual couseling to lesbian, gay, Fax: 410-730-0142 bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) adults. Email: [email protected] Weekend and weekday appointments are available. www.howard.lwvmd.org GLBT Hearts and Ears The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political 611 Park Avenue, Suite A Sean Lare Counseling & Consulting organization, encourages informed active voters, holds Baltimore, MD 21201-4572 10632 Little Patuxent Parkway candidate forums, produces voters guides and advocates Ph: 410-523-1694 positions. Century Plaza 2000 Building, Suite 245 www.heartsandears.org Columbia, MD 21044 Hearts & Ears, Inc. is a non-profit organization for Gay, Ph: 410-689-9074 Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Questioning www.seanlare.com individuals with mental health issues and concerns. Specializing in LGBTQ affirmative therapy: Transgender variant, and gender non-conforming issues; and identity development for children, teens, adults, couples and families. Sean Lare, LCSW-C. Information

www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 71 Susan Silber, Esq. CarePatrol Silber, Perlman, Sigma and Tiley, P.A. CASE MANAGEMENT & 4919 Montgomery Road 7000 Carroll Avenue, Suite 200 COUNSELING Ellicott City, MD 21043 Takoma Park, MD 20912 Ph: 410-218-5588 Ph: 301-891-2200 Senior Care Fax: 301-363-4670 http://sp-law.com/ Office on Aging and Independence Program Email: [email protected] 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor www.carepatrol.com Thompson Chiropractic and Wellness Columbia, MD 21046 Free service for older adults & families searching for Assisted Living or Alzheimer’s care communities. You don’t have to do LGBT Resources 8885 Centre Park Drive, Suite 2F Ph: 410-313-1234 Columbia, MD 21045 Fax: 410-313-5970 it alone, call the local experts. Ph: 410-740-1112 Email: [email protected] www.thompsonchiropractic.org www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Counselors Helping (South) With over 15 years experience in comprehensive chiropractic Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary assessment, case Asians/Indians, Inc. care for pain management, chronic neck and back pain, management, and limited funding for selected services to P. O. Box 2161 TMJ, extremity disorders, nutrition, and general wellness. persons 65+ who meet functional and financial guidelines. Ellicott City, MD 21042 Jean Thompson, DC. Ph: 443-615-1355 Aging Network Services Email: [email protected] 4400 East-West Highway, Suite 907 www.chaicounselors.org MEDICAL/SOCIAL Bethesda, MD 20814 CHAI takes a holistic approach to providing proactive, Ph: 301-657-4329 culturally competent information and referrals on mental Medical/Social Fax: 301-657-3250 health and wellness to the South Asian population. We work BestCare Home Health Services Email: [email protected] collaboratively with communities and service organizations 5305 Village Center Drive, Suite 220 www.agingnetworkservices.com to end stigma and increase access to mental health Columbia, MD 21044 services. Provides counseling, local/national care management Ph: 443-546-4299, 240-264-7824 services to older adults and their families. Free half hour Email: [email protected] phone call or office visit. www.besthomecaremd.com Offering quality home care for your loved ones, personal care, live-in, companions and medication management. Available 24/7, 365 days a year. Hourly, daily and weekly care. At BestCare Home Health Services, we are dedicated to providing compassionate quality care in the comfort of your home. We have schedules that will meet your needs at any time. Call us for a no-obligation pre-care initial consultation. We are licensed, bonded and insured.

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72 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 CARDIOLOGY Y Cardiovascular Specialists of Central Maryland A Community Specialty Practice of Johns Hopkins Medicine

GENERAL DENTISTRY Y Thomas E. England, D.M.D., P.A.

ENDOCRINE, DIABETES & METABOLISM Y Maryland Endocrine, P.A.

GASTROENTEROLOGY Y Digestive Disease Associates, P.A. Y Howard County Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Center

GENERAL, BREAST AND THORACIC SURGERY Y Maryland Surgeons

HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY MEDICAL & RADIATION Y Maryland Oncology Hematology, P.A. Y Central Maryland Radiation Oncology A collaboration of Johns Hopkins Medicine and University of Maryland Medical Center Y Claudia Mayer/Tina Broccolino Cancer Resource Center

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Y Signature OB/GYN A Community Specialty Practice of Johns Hopkins Medicine

OPHTHALMOLOGY Y Wilmer Eye Institute (Starting in Winter of 2017)

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY Y Central Maryland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, P.A. - Drs. Nessif and Coletti A Silver LEED Y Baltimore-Washington Surgery Center Certified Building ORTHOPAEDICS Y Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland, P.A. Y Mid-Atlantic Sports Medicine and Rehab Y Orthopaedics Urgent Care Howard County Johns Hopkins General Hospital PAIN MANAGEMENT Medical Laboratory Wellness Center Y Comprehensive Pain Center - Mark Matsunaga, M.D.

PLASTIC SURGERY Johns Hopkins Y Drs. Grace, Owens & Kumar Michael’s Deli Outpatient Pharmacy UROLOGY Y Central Maryland Urology Associates, P.A. Y Columbia Urological Surgery Center MEDICAL PAVILION AT HOWARD COUNTY 10710 Charter Drive • Columbia, MD 21044 JOHNS HOPKINS SPECIALTY CARE Y Multispecialty Consultation Services www.mphcmd.com www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 73 House Calls, LLC 18301 Darnell Drive DENTAL EQUIPMENT Olney, MD 20832 Ph: 301-346-6732 Affordable Dentures BP Gamma Medical Fax: 301-774-9711 7351 Assateague Drive, Suite 480 7118 Geoffrey Way, Suite 5 Email: [email protected] Jessup, MD 20794 Frederick, MD 21704 www.callingonbeth.net Ph: 443-755-0751 Ph: 301-874-3390, 800-624-4134 Fax: 443-755-0753 Fax: 301-694-9348 We provide an array of services for individuals in need of supportive life coaching, organization in the home, Email: [email protected] www.bpgamma.com advocacy, subsidies, navigating the medical and mental www.affordabledentures.com As a medical supply distributor BP Gamma offers health system through case management, community Hours are Monday Thru Friday, opens at 7:30am for same Incontinence, Diabetes, Nutritional, Woundcare, sleep resources. day service. Call for fees. therapy and Respiratory products and Insurance Billing services. Jewish Community Services/ Maryland Foundation of Dentistry Jewish Federation of Howard County for the Handicapped (MFDH) Stats Medical Supplies & Equipment 10630 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 401 8901 Herrmann Drive 10760 Hickory Ridge Road, Suite 123 Columbia, MD 21044 Columbia, MD 21045 Columbia, MD 21044 Ph: 410-730-4976 Ext 120 Ph: 410-964-1944 Ph: 443-542-9371, 301-617-0066 Fax: 410-730-9393 Fax: 410-964-9978 Fax: 443-542-9372 Email: [email protected] www.mfdh-dds.org Email: [email protected] Medical/Social www.jewishhowardcounty.org For individuals with permanent disabilities and low Stats provides quality medical supplies & equipment Help for older adults and their caregivers: planning, income. Foundation provides free dental services for the at all levels of care. We sell, rent & deliver to patient’s consultation, counseling, service coordination, assistance handicapped (approximate 18 to 24 month waiting list). home. Located at Howard County General Hospital. identifying and accessing resources. Call 410-730-4976 Products include wheelchairs, incontinence, hospital beds, Ext. 120. orthopedics, urology, walkers, commodes, jobst stockings, Pro Hygiene (CPAP, nebulizers, diabetic supplies, oxygen, stairlift and P.O. Box 559 much more. Accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Carefirst, Kaiser, VTM Services, LLC Mt. Airy, MD 21771 , Riverside Health and Maryland Physician care. 1734 Elton Road, Suite 114 Ph: 443-286-5552 Silver Spring, MD 20903 Fax: 410-799-3931 Ph: 301-326-2933 Email: [email protected] Fax: 703-579-4403 www.homebounddentures.com Email: [email protected] Dentures, Partials, Relines, Repairs, Exams, X-rays for www.VTM-Services.com Homebound/Nursing home patients. Procedures done at Bedside.

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76 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 77 Howard County Health Department MedStar Montgomery Medical Center University of Maryland Rehabilitation Columbia Health Center 18101 Prince Phillip Drive Orthopaedic Institute Columbia, MD 21046 Olney, MD 20832 2220 Kernan Drive Ph: 410-313-7500 Ph: 301-774-8882 Baltimore, MD 21207 Fax: 410-313-7502 www.medstarmontgomery.org Ph: 410-448-2500 Email: [email protected] MedStar Montgomery Medical Center is a private, not- Fax: 410-448-2859 www.hchealth.org for-profit hospital serving communities in and around Email: [email protected] Provides a variety of health services to eligible county Montgomery and Howard counties. www.umrehabortho.org residents including, but not limited to: family planning Provides acute inpatient rehabilitation for patient suffering services, sexually transmitted disease clinic (including Orthopaedic Associates of from stroke and other neurological conditions. Our team HIV/AIDS program and testing), communicable disease Central Maryland works to return you home at your highest level of function. surveillance, women, infants and children nutritional 10710 Charter Drive, #300 education and food supplement program (WIC), AERS, AccuPrevention and Treatment- Cancer Control and Columbia, MD 21044 West Walk-In Medical Center Tobacco Control. Breast, cervical and colorectal cancer Ph: 410-644-1880 8455 Baltimore National Pike screening for residents who qualify. Group and individual www.mdbonedocs.com Ellicott City, MD 21043 tobacco cessation counseling available with medication Since 1969 our orthopedic surgeons have provided the Ph: 410-465-6300 assistance for residents who live or work in Howard County. highest standard of care to the residents of Baltimore, Fax: 410-465-1943 Administrative care coordination for Medicaid recipients, Columbia and Eldersburg. Our services include: General General physician, pre-ops, pre-employments, physicals, Health Start care coordination for Medicaid recipients, adult Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Physical immigration check-ups, treat minor injuries. and children’s immunizations. Therapy. Our specialties: Back & Neck, Hand & Wrist, Foot &

Medical/Social Ankle, Knee & Hip, Shoulder & Elbow and Joint Replacement. Howard County Health Department Southeastern Health Center Padder Health Services INSURANCE Laurel, MD 20723 8850 Columbia 100 Parkway, Suite 301 Ph: 410-313-0630 Columbia, MD 21045 Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Email: [email protected] Ph: 301-560-4747 Office on Aging and Independence Program www.hchealth.org Fax: 410-884-3776 5470 Ruth Keeton Way Columbia, MD 21044 Provides immunizations, houses the Option Programs, infant Offering comprehensive multi-specialty in Cardiology, and Toddler Program and Lead Follow-up Program. HIV/AIDS Internal medicine, Family medicine, Pediatrics, Sleep Ph: 410-313-7392 clinic testing and prevention. medicine, Psychiatry. www.howardcountymd.gov/SHIP Free education and counseling for Medicare beneficiaries Saint Agnes Hospital and/or their families/caregivers to help them avoid, detect Howard County Health Department and prevent health care fraud. Substance Abuse Services 900 South Caton Avenue Columbia, MD 21046 Baltimore, MD 21229 Ph: 410-313-6202 Ph: 866-690-9355 State Health Insurance Fax: 410-313-6212 Fax: 410-368-3580 Assistance Program (SHIP) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Office on Aging and Independence Program www.hchealth.org www.stagnes.org 5470 Ruth Keeton Way Columbia, MD 21044 Substance abuse education, counseling and treatment Saint Agnes Hospital is a Catholic, acute care community for adults and adolescents. Individual, group and family hospital located off I-95 Exit 50B Caton Avenue. Saint Ph: 410-313-7392 counseling. Walk-in assessments. Ages Hospital has affiliated physician practices located in www.howardcountymd.gov/SHIP Howard County. Free information and counseling services for Medicare beneficiaries (regardless of age), and/or their families/ Laurel Regional Hospital The Serenity Center, Inc. caregivers. Services include public education, outreach, 7300 Van Dusen Road one-on- one counseling, benefit program review/application Laurel, MD 20707 Twelve Step Programs, Recovery Groups & assistance and problem resolution. Ph: 301-725-4300 Acupuncture Group Sessions Fax: 301-362-2117 9650 Basket Ring Road Columbia, MD 21045 Centers for Medicare & Email: [email protected] Medicaid Services (CMS) www.laurelregionalhospital.org Ph: 410-884-6088 Fax: 410-884-6099 Central Office L.R. Hospital, a full service community hospital, provides Ph: Email: [email protected] 800-633-4227 medical/surgical and outreach services including health/ www.medicare.gov wellness programs. For more information, contact 301- www.theserenitycenter.org 497-7914. A variety of 12-step programs including AL-Anon, Alcoholics www.medicare.gov, the official US government site for Anonymous, Co-Dependents Anonymous, Emotions Medicare, provides useful information for beneficiaries and caregivers. Medical Pavilion at Howard County Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Nicotine Anonymous, 10710 Charter Drive Overeaters Anonymous, Sexaholics Anonymous, Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous. Please call for Columbia, MD 21044 more information. www.mphcmd.com Go to www.mphcmd.com for services offered. University of Maryland Faculty Physicians 5890 & 5900 Waterloo Road in Columbia, MD Ph: 667-214-2100 Our medical community features an Immediate Care Center, an onsite Ambulatory Surgery Center, as well as primary and specialty care services.

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Your good health starts with a Primary Care Physician. To schedule an appointment, please call the Saint Agnes COLUMBIA/Kings Contrivance Medical Group office most convenient to you. 410-564-0000 Shannarose Guma, M.D. (IM) Mercy Jackson, M.D. (IM) BALTIMORE/Foster Ave CATONSVILLE/ Colette M. Suntum, C.R.N.P. 410-342-0333 Baltimore National Pike Columbia/Oakland Mills Justin Elfrey, D.O. (IM) 667-234-2100 410-997-5333 Vincenzo Grippo, M.D. (IM) Nana Ceasar, M.D., F.A.C.P. (IM) Robert Goodwin, M.D. (FM) Kenneth Williams, M.D., F.A.C.P. (IM) J. William Cook IV, M.D., F.A.C.P. (IM) Manjul Sharma, M.D. (IM) Saundra Goralski, C.R.N.P. Debra Curtis, M.D. (IM) Laura Evans, C.R.N.P. George Durst, M.D. (IM) ELLICOTT CITY/N. Ridge Rd Justin Elfry, D.O. (IM) BALTIMORE/Pine Heights 410-465-8119 Thomas Ghiorzi, M.D. (IM) Bonnie Catalano, D.O. (FM) 410-369-2000 Gregory Levickas, M.D. (IM) Jennifer Prabhu, M.D. (IM/Peds) Shannarose Guma, M.D. (IM) Vic Madrid, M.D. (FM) Kathleen York-Jordan, M.D. (FM) Yelena Lipnik, M.D. (IM) Rodetta Morris, M.D. (IM) Manjul Sharma, M.D. (IM) Franz Sewchand, M.D. (IM) ELKRIDGE/Meadowridge Rd BALTIMORE/Wilkens Ave Bernita Taylor, M.D. (FM) 667-234-8650 Edmund Tkaczuk, M.D. (IM) Ashley Kinder, M.D. (IM/Peds) 667-234-2275 Usha Vemulakonda, M.D. (IM) Nicholas Morog, M.D. (IM/Peds) Christopher Badger, M.D. (IM) Kenneth Williams, M.D., F.A.C.P. (IM) Mary Rifino, M.D. (FM) Rachel Walker, C.R.N.P. Tricia Angulo-Bartlett, C.R.N.P. WAVERLY WOODS/Birmingham Way 667-234-8460 Saundra Goralski, C.R.N.P. Douglas Pinto, M.D. (IM) Laura Evans, C.R.N.P. 410-480-1895 Elizabeth Bower, M.D. (IM) Risa Huber, M.D. (IM/Peds) Internal Medicine (IM), Family Medicine (FM) and Pediatrics (Peds) Ji Kwon, M.D. (IM)

We are pleased to announce our newest and most comprehensive multi-specialty location in Catonsville, just minutes from Ellicott City. Learn more by visiting our website www.SaintAgnesDocs.comwww.howardcountymd.gov/aging 79 Healthy Howard, Inc., Comfort Life Care The Door To Healthcare 7320 Roosevelt Boulevard MENTAL HEALTH & 8930 Stanford Boulevard Elkridge, MD 21075 SUBSTANCE ABUSE Columbia, MD 21045 Ph: 410-796-1188 Ph: 1-888-973-3155 Howard County Mental Health Authority Fax: 1-866-989-5551 Daybreak Adult Day Services, Inc. 8930 Stanford Boulevard Email: [email protected] 7918 Rocky Springs Road Columbia, MD 21045 www.healthyhowardmd.org or www. Frederick, MD 21702 Ph: 410-313-7350 doortohealthcare.org Ph: 301-696-0808 Fax: 410-313-7374 Our certified navigators assist Howard County residents Fax: 301-696-1164 Email: [email protected] in applying for health coverage through the Maryland Email: [email protected] www.hcmha.org Health Exchange. Upon determination of eligibilty for either www.dabreakadultdayservices.org The Howard County Mental Health Authority manages all Qualified Health Plan (QHP) or Medicaid (MA), we help Day program for seniors includes transportation (Frederick publicly funded mental health services including services guide the consumer through the plan selection or MCO for older adults with a serious mental illness. coordination, and any subsequent follow up. Much of the County), meals, activities, exercise, medical oversight and year, we also perform outreach and health literacy education personal care assistance as needed. in the community. NAMI Howard County – National Alliance Long Life Adult Medical Center on Mentall Illness of Howard County State Farm 9075 Guilford Road 9650 Santiago Road, Suite 1 • Mary Crow, Agent Columbia, MD 21046 Columbia, MD 21045 Ph: 410-772-9300 Medical/Social 6325 H Washington Boulevard Ph: 443-276-3088 Elkridge, MD 21075 Email: [email protected] Fax: 410-772-9307 Ph: 410-379-6500, 410-379-8465 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Rainbow of Howard County www.namihowardcounty.org • Chuck Morgan, Agent 7277 Eden Brook Drive A non-profit organization providing support, education and 6430 Dobbin Road, Suite A Columbia, MD 21046 advocacy to improve the lives of individuals with mental Columbia, MD 21045 illness and their families and to increase awareness of mental illness throughout the community. Ph: 410-715-0233 Rainbow Terrace Toll Free: 1-800-934-6514 9135 Guilford Road Fax: 410-715-3780 Sheppard Pratt at Howard County – Columbia, MD 21046 A Program of Way Station, Inc. Offering Auto, Life and Home Insurance in Columbia, MD. Ph: 301-725-7088 • Kim Musser, Agent 9030 Route 108, Suite A Columbia, MD 21045 10724 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 201 Royal Garden Adult Medical Columbia, MD 21044 Ph: 410-740-1901 Day Care Center Fax: 410-740-2503 Ph: 410-730-4334, 888-889-0033 9212 Berger Road, Suite 100 Email: [email protected] www.waystationinc.org Columbia, MD 21046 Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC) and Psychiatric • Stephanie Murtagh, Agent Ph: 443-583-3777 10226 Baltimore National Pike Rehabilitation Program (PRP). Way Station provides Ellicott City, MD 21042 comprehensive Mental Health Services to a diverse Saint Ann Adult Day Services population of children, youth, adults, and geriatrics. At Way Ph: 410-465-0777 Station we provide individual, family and group therapy. Email: [email protected] 3308 Benson Avenue Baltimore, MD 21227 Ph: 410-646-0320 Sheppard Pratt Health System Fax: 410-644-0840 6501 N. Charles Street MEDICAL ADULT Email: [email protected] Baltimore, MD 21204 DAY CARE www.catholiccharities.md.org Ph: 410-938-3000, For the elderly, physically impaired, confused, and socially 443-275-5517(Video Phone) Active Day of Pasadena isolated, or for those unable to manage personal care, St. Fax: 410-938-3159 Ann offers enjoyable days for seniors who for health or 354 Mountain Road, Suite G Email: [email protected] safety reasons can not stay home alone yet want to remain www.sheppardpratt.org Pasadena, MD 21122 in the community. Ph: 410-255-2879 Private psychiatric health system offers services for all ages, Fax: 410-255-0905 including geriatric inpatient/outpatient services targeting Shine Senior Center dementia and other mental health diagnoses. Email: [email protected] 9198 Red Branch Road, Suite H www.activeday.com Columbia, Md 21045 Adult Medical Day care services. Transportation, medicaton Sheppard Pratt Health System: Ph: 301-310-3067 management and activity program. Funded by Medical Ellicott City Campus Email: [email protected] 4100 College Avenue Assistance and V.A. Ellicott City, MD 21043 Winter Growth – Assisted Ph: 443-364-5500 Arirang Adult Medical Day Care Center Living/Adult Day Fax: 443-364-5501 9170 Rumsey Road 5460 Ruth Keeton Way Email: [email protected] Columbia, MD 21045 Columbia, MD 21044 www.sheppardpratt.org Ph: 410-730-9740 Ph: 410-964-9616 Private psychiatric health system offers services for all ages, Fax: 410-730-9742 Fax: 410-992-1487 including geriatric inpatient/outpatient services targeting Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] dementia and other mental health diagnoses. Adult Medical Day Care provides medical supervision, www.wintergrowthinc.org medication administration, transportation, social services, Providing services to promote independence, dignity and nutritional meals and snacks for the elderly population. life satisfaction. We strive to enhance the lives of seniors.

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www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 83 BodyWise Physical Therapy & Wellness Medical Eye Center 9881 Broken Land Parkway VISION 8860 Columbia 101 Parkway Woodmere I, Suite 103 Columbia, MD 21045 Columbia, MD 21046 Baltimore Washington Eye Center Ph: 410-997-9900 Ph: 240-841-2639, 888-485-9355 Turf Valley Town Center Fax: 410-997-4498 Fax: 240-841-2644 11089 Resort Road, Suite 206 www.medicaleyecenter.net Ellicott City, MD 21042 Email: [email protected] Specializing in: comprehensive eye exams, laser surgery, www.bwtherapy.com Ph: 410-461-7222 cataracts, contact lenses, glaucoma, muscular degeneration, Fax: 410-461-1143 We specialized in geriatric rehabilitation and fall prevention Lasik, dry/red eyes, diabetic eye care and lid procedures. as well as orthopedic and neurological physical therapy, Staff specializes in a full range of ophthalmology procedures Visit our other location in Olney Maryland, 301-774-2750. acupuncture and massage. and has demonstrated an outstanding record of patient satisfaction and community service. The Metropolitan Washington Ear, Inc. CommuniCare 12061 Tech Road 3300 N. Ridge Road Blind Industries & Services Silver Spring, MD 20904 Ellicott City, MD 21043 of Maryland (BISM) Ph: 1-301-681-6636 Ph: 410-461-7577 3345 Washington Boulevard Fax: 1-301-625-1986 www.communicarehealth.com Baltimore, MD 21227 Email: [email protected] Ph: 410-737-2600, 888-322-4567 www.washear.org Fax: 410-737-2665 Home Physical Therapy Services Established in 1974, The Metropolitan Washington Ear www.bism.org is a non-profit organization providing radio reading and

Medical/Social 3130 Evergreen Way BISM offers a wide range of training programs and services Ellicott City, MD 21042 information services for blind, visually impaired, and for blind and low vision seniors. Free of charge. physically disabled people who cannot effectively read Ph: 410-531-7558, 410-530-5105 ordinary print. Fax: 1-410-560-6831 Email: [email protected] Eye Care America Senior Eye Care Program Mobile Eyewear Services, LLC We provide physical and occupational therapy in the client’s home. Medicare certified. Serving Howard County P.O. Box 429098 11029 Mill Centre Drive, Suite 101 for 30 years. San Francisco, CA 94142 Owings Mills, MD 21117 Ph: 877-887-6327 Ph: 410-929-8900 Lorien Health Systems Fax: 1-415-561-8567 Fax: 410-363-1979 Email: [email protected] www.mobile4eyes.com 3300 North Ridge Road, Suite 390 www.eyecareamerica.org Ellicott City, MD 21043 Provides eyeglasses service and or eye exams in a home, nursing, or retirement facility. Ph: 410-750-7500 Nationwide programs provide a medical eye exam and care for up to one year with no out-of-pocket cost. Medicare and Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, in-home care. other insurance is billed and accepted as payment in full. Mobile Optical, Inc. Lorien operates 10 operates. 10 communities in Baltimore, Uninsured seen at no cost. Must be 65 or older. Carroll, Harford and Howard County. 102 Finale Terrace Silver Spring, MD 20901 EyeFit Vision Center Ph: 443-926-4435 Snyder Center for Aphasia Life 6110 Dobbin Road Enhancement (SCALE) at the League Fax: 301-593-6853 Columbia, MD 21045 Email: [email protected] 5910 York Road Ph: 410-290-0116 Baltimore, MD 21212 www.mobileopticalinc.com Hours : Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00am–5:00pm, Tues & Thurs, Ph: 410-323-1777 Provides in-home and on-site eye examinations and optical 9:00am–7:30pm, Sat 8:00am–3:00. services. Fax: 410-323-1771 Email: [email protected] www.scalebaltimore.org Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute Patapsco Eye MD’s 10700 Charter Drive, Suite 205 A community/resource center for people with aphasia and 6350 Stevens Forest Road their families, providing speech therapy, technology training, Columbia, MD 21044 Columbia, MD 21046 education and support. Ph: 410-910-2330 Ph: 443-283-8800 Fax: 410-910-2393 Email: eyedoctorcolumbia.com University of Maryland Rehabilitation www.hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer www.eyedoctorcolumbia.com Orthopaedic Institute Comprehensive opthamology, cornea and cataracts, retina, We provide the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of pediatric, routine eye exams; Optical-eyewear and contact the eye. We work with patients to help in the management 2220 Kernan Drive lenses. Baltimore, MD 21207 of diabetic, retinopathy, glaucoma laser surgery, cornea transplants and many other conditions. Our staff is on call Ph: 410-448-2500 24/7 for emergencies. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am–5pm. Fax: 410-448-2859 Kaplan Hearing Center Email: [email protected] 8818 Centre Park Drive, Suite 107 www.umrehabortho.org Columbia, MD 21045 Ph: 410-740-4885 Provides acute inpatient rehabilitation for patient suffering from stroke and other neurological conditions. Our team www.kaplanhearing.com works to return you home at your highest level of function.

84 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 Convenient Care Howard County Health Department WALK-IN CLINICS 6785 Business Parkway Bureau of Environmental Health Elkridge, MD 21075 Columbia, MD 21046 AllCare of Maryland – Urgent Ph: 410-782-4300 Ph: 410-313-2640 Care Centers & Medi Spa www.mdconvenientcare.com Fax: 410-313-2648 6955 Oakland Mills Road, Suite N Email: [email protected] Columbia, MD 21045 www.hchealth.org Ph: 410-290-9990 CVS Minute Clinic – Elkridge CVS/Pharmacy Responds to animal bites, dog and cat rabies clinics, Fax: 410-630-1996 inspection of food service facilities, camps swimming pools, Email: [email protected] 6480 Old Waterloo Road Elkridge, MD 21075 inspection permits for well and septic systems, investigation www.allcareofmd.com of complaints involving rodents, insects, overflowing sewage Ph: 866-389-2727 Urgent Care, 7 Days/Week. labs, X-rays, weight loss, medi and trash. Responds to concerns about air and water -spa. Accepting Medicare, Medicaid, Cash and Insurance www.minuteclinic.com quality. Review of subdivision plans and building permit patients. 2nd location 9396 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott Clinic Hours: M–F: 8:30am to 7:30pm, Sat 9am to 5:30pm, applications. City, 410-480-9110. Suite D Sun 10am to 5:30pm. Lunch hours: M–F 2pm to 3pm, Sat 1pm to 1:30, Sun 1pm to 1:30pm. Patient First Concentra Urgent Care – Columbia 5900 Cedar Lane 6656 Dobbin Road CVS Minute Clinic – Ellicott City Columbia, MD 21044 Columbia, MD 21045 CVS/Pharmacy Ph: 443-718-4067 Ph: 410-381-1330 3300 Centennial Lane Fax: 443-718-4068

We provide after hours urgent care for minor medical Ellicott City, MD 21042 www.patientfirst.com Medical/Social Ph: 866-389-2727 emergencies, occupational medicine, physical therapy, and Open 8am to 10pm, 365 days a year; urgent and health and wellness services. www.minuteclinic.com primary care; walk-in, no appointment necessary; all major Clinic Hours: M–F: 8:30am to 7:30pm, Sat 9am to 5:30pm, insurance plans accepted. Concentra Urgent Care – Elkridge Sun 10am to 5:30pm. Lunch hours: M–F 2pm to 3pm, Sat 1pm to 1:30, Sun 1pm to 1:30pm. 7737 Washington Boulevard, Suite 101 Patient First Neighborhood Elkridge, MD 21075 Medical Center Ph: 410-379-3051 CVS Minute Clinic – Fulton 3357 Corridor Marketplace, Suite B We provide after hours urgent care for minor medical CVS/Pharmacy Laurel, MD 20724 emergencies, occupation medicine, physical therapy, and 8197 Westside Boulevard Ph: 301-497-1820 health and wellness services. Fulton, MD 20759 Fax: 301-890-1485 Ph: 866-389-2727 Open 8am to 10pm, 365 days a year; urgent and primary www.minuteclinic.com care; walk-in, no appointment necessary; major insurance Clinic Hours: M–F 8am to 10:00pm, Sat 9am to 6pm, Sun plans accepted. 10am to 6pm.

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www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 87 Trevor Shawn Barringer FINANCIAL PLANNING LEGAL SERVICES/ 925 Western Road MEDIATION/NOTARY Cockeysville, MD 21030 Legacy Protection Planning Ph: 443-286-8660 8630-M Guilford Road, Suite 147 Legal Resources Become completely familiar with reverse mortgage, ask any Columbia, MD 21046 Office on Aging and Independence Program questions, and see all the actual dollar figures for the variety Ph: 443-832-3340 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor of payout options. Honest straight talk, no “sales pitch,” and Fax: 240-554-2535 Columbia, MD 21046 no pressure whatsoever- just the information you need to Email: [email protected] make a fully informed decisions. Ph: 410-313-1234 www.legacyprotectionplanning.com Fax: 410-313-5970 We provide long term care planning, long term care Email: [email protected] Karen S. Ellsworth, J.D., LLM insurance, daily money management and non-medical 10440 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 300 caregiver assistance services. Types of resources: consumer/bankruptcy, landlord/tenant, public benefits, emergency domestic law, nursing home Columbia, MD 21044 issues, medical billing, Medicare and Medical Assistance, Ph: 240-459-8490 LifeCare Advisors etc. Call Maryland Access Point for legal service resources. Email: [email protected] 5457 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 101 www.ellsworth.net Columbia, MD 21045 Public Guardianship Program Personal attention for planning for the future. Wills, elder Ph: 443-420-4096 Office on Aging and Independence Program law, special needs planning, estate administration, trusts, www.lifecarelegal.com 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor POA’s, and guardianships. The professional staff of LifeCare Advisors work with you to Columbia, MD 21046 help you think through the tough questions and to design Ph: 410-313-6063 Family Law Hotline a road map intended to maximize the quality of your life… Women’s Law Center, Inc. and to preserve your wealth for the future. Fax: 410-313-6540 Email: [email protected] 305 West Chesapeake Avenue www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Towson, MD 21204 Case management services provided to anyone 65 or older Ph: 800-845-8550 declared incompetent by the court, having no relatives or Email: [email protected] friends who are willing or able to serve as guardian. www.wlcmd.org Attorneys available by telephone to give domestic legal information; will NOT provide technical legal advice. When services are available, appropriate referrals will be made.

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88 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 Howard County Office of Human Rights Maryland Volunteer Lawyer SOCIAL DAY CENTERS 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor Services (MVLS) Columbia, MD 21046 201 North Charles Street, Suite 1400 Connections Social Day Program Ph: 410-313-6430 Baltimore, MD 21201 Office on Aging and Independence Program- Email: [email protected] Ph: 410-547-6537, 800-510-0050 Administration www.howardcountymd.gov Fax: 443-451-4081 www.mvlslaw.org 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor Enforces the County’s human rights law, investigates Columbia, MD 21046 complaints regarding discrimination in employment, Legal assistance for limited income seniors including estate Ph: 410-313-6537 financing, law enforcement, housing or public planning and administration, tax sale, financial abuse, accommodations, and responds to inquiries about human family law, guardianships and others. Fax: 410-313-6540 rights issues. Email: [email protected] www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Mediation and Conflict Resolution Human Rights Commission Center at Howard Community College Connections Social Day Program is a fee for service program Office of Human Rights that offers therapeutic group activities and socialization for Howard Community College older persons with cognitive and/or physical disabilities. 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, CL145 Columbia, MD 21046 • Connections Social Day Program at Ellicott City Columbia, MD 21044 9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042 Ph: 410-313-6430 Ph: 443-518-1888 Ph: 410-313-1425 Fax: 410-313-6468 Fax: 443-518-4660 • Connections Social Day Program at Glenwood Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 2400 Route 97, Cooksville, MD 21723 www.howardcountymd.gov howardcc.edu/visitors/mcrc Ph: 410-313-5442 Responsibilities include recommending civil rights policy to MCRC provides mediation and group facilitation services • Connections Social Day Program at North Laurel County Executive and the County Council, make surveys and that are confidential, voluntary, effective and free. 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel, MD 20723 studies concerning human rights, conditions and problems; Ph: 410-313-7218 may file a complaint when there is reason to believe a pattern or practice of discrimination exists. Trash, Watershed and Bay Fee Credit Program Prisms Maryland Legal Aid P.O. Box 3370 7120 Oakland Mills Road Ellicott City, MD 21041 8401 Corporate Drive, Suite 200 Columbia, MD 21046 Ph: 410-313-2061 Landover, MD 20785 Ph: 410-313-7311 Fax: 410-313-4099 Ph: 866-635-2948 - Senior Legal Helpline, www.howardcountymd.gov 301-560-2100, 410-480-1057 Fax: 301-429-8743 Homeowners with limited income may qualify for a 60% credit against the trash fee. For more info and an TRANSPORTATION Email: [email protected] application call 410-313-2061. www.mdlab.org 56 Alive/Mature Driving Program Provides advice, referral and legal assistance to Howard – Howard County General County residents over 60. Staff available to speak with Hospital Wellness Center groups about legal matters affecting seniors. Outreach sites: WILLS/LEGAL SCREENING East Columbia 50+ Center, Howard County Library-Elkridge 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100 Branch, District Court Ellicott City (2nd Floor). Richmond Davis, Attorney at Law Columbia, MD 21044 Ph: 410-740-7601 5525 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 325 Fax: 410-740-7609 Maryland Legal Aid – Local Office Columbia, MD 21045 www.hcgh.org District Court BLDG, 2nd Floor Ph: 410-730-5550 3451 Courthouse Drive Fax: 410-730-0253 Designed for people 50 or older, this is a 4 hour class. Some insurance companies reduce premiums for participation. Ellicott City, MD 21043 Email: [email protected] The cost is now $12 for AARP members and $14 for all Planning for Future Ph: 410-480-1057 www.rdaviselderlaw.com others. Pre-registration required. Fax: 410-480-1076 Elder law, wills, trusts, power of attorney – Experienced, Email: [email protected] caring, professional, personal attention, reasonable fees – www.mdlab.org National Academy of Elder Law. Application for Disabled Person’s Permit/Plates Provides advice, referral and legal assistance to Howard 6490 Dobbin Road County residents over 60. Staff available to speak with groups about legal matters affecting seniors. Outreach sites: Columbia, MD 21045 East Columbia 50+ Center, Howard County Library-Elkridge Email: [email protected] Branch and Laurel Multi Service Center. Must come in to office.

Maryland Senior Legal Helpline Application for Senior Citizen Ph: 410-951-7750, 800-896-4213 Ext. 7750 Identification Card Social Day Centers Social Day The Senior Legal Helpline is a free telephone service for 6490 Dobbin Road persons living in Maryland aged 60 years and older. The Columbia, MD 21045 help line is implemented in coordination with the Older Ph: 1-800-950-1682 Americans Act Title III-B legal services providers and local Email: [email protected] Area Agencies on Aging. Transportation

www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 89 Central Maryland Regional Driving Moms & Dads Maryland Transit Administration Transit (CMRT) Lanham, MD 20706 Baltimore, MD 21202 Laurel, MD 20707 Ph: 240-223-2418, 240-304-1749 Ph: 410-539-5000, 1-866-743-3682 Ph: 1-855-200-2678 Fax: 301-577-7205 www.mta.maryland.gov Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.cmrtransit.org www.drivingmomdad.com Neighbor Ride, Inc. Provides Travel Training and TRIP services to explore fixed Providing safe, dependable, affordable transportation for 5570 Sterrett Place, # 102 route transportation options. seniors, active boomers and those convalescing. Please call Columbia, MD 21044 to personalize your service. Don’t Delay. Ph: 410-884-7433 Columbia Association’s Senior Advisory Fax: 410-884-4166 Committee, Seniors Events Shuttle East Coast Ambulance & Wheelchair Email: [email protected] Columbia, MD 21044 Sandy Spring, MD 20860 www.neighborride.org Ph: 410-715-3170 Ph: 410-663-2012 Door to door transportation for Howard County seniors age 60 Fax: 410-715-3043 Fax: 410-663-2015 and older. Modest fees. Subsidies for income-eligible ambulatory A free curb-to-curb evening and weekend shuttle to cultural www.eastcoastambulance.com passengers. events throughout Howard County; groups of 4 or more Whether it’s an emergency call or we’re transporting you or seniors ages 60 and over. Call one week in advance to your family member to a social event, doctor’s appointment, Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) request a ride. dialysis, or discharge from the hospital, we treat patients Ph: 800-270-9553 like our own family. For facilities, ECA is your partner in Email: [email protected] Commuter Solutions of Howard County patient care. From facility transportation to education for your staff, we assist in the transportation process. The Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland Ellicott City, MD 21043 (RTA) is an organization made up of multiple jurisdictions to Ph: 410-313-3130, 410-313-4312 establish a more effective and efficient public transportation Fax: 410-313-1655 Home-Life-Help Services, LLC system across Central Maryland. Services include fixed www.howardcommutersolutions.com • 13827 Shannon Avenue routes and RTA Mobility.. Commuter Solutions provides free information and Laurel, MD 20707 assistance with local and regional public transit services • P.O. Box 728 and ride share matching services. Laurel, MD 20725 Ph: 301-776-4774, 888-457-4547 Fax: 301-776-4774 Email: [email protected] www.homelifehelp.net Provides personalized non-emergency private pay medical transportation services, (Wheel chair and ambulatory), door to door, single rider, point to point only.

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______www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 91 INDEX The Index is listed by name of the provider. See Table of Contents (p. 4) for listing by subject. Office on Aging and Independence programs are located in this index under Howard County Office on Aging and Independence.

Symbols Arthritis Foundation Mid Atlantic Region ...... 65 2nd Ave Value Stores...... 86 Ashbury Courts ...... 38 2nd Family Home Health Services...... 44 Ashton Woods...... 38 50+ Connection, The ...... 68 56 Alive/Mature Driving Program – Howard County General Hospital Aspiring Community Service, LLC ...... 28 Wellness Center ...... 89 Assisted Living Program ...... 36 Athelas Institute ...... 36 A At Home Care, Inc...... 56 Atlas Care Connect ...... 56 A-1 Action Nursing Care, Inc...... 44 Aurora Fitness ...... 22 AAA Physical Therapy ...... 82 Automated Security Alert, Inc...... 42 AA–Eastern Mobility, Inc...... 42 Autumn Crest Apartments ...... 38 AARP TAX AIDE Program ...... 70 Autumn Hill Group Home ...... 28 Aastoria Group Home ...... 28 Autumn Woods Apartments...... 38 Aastoria House II ...... 28 Avalon Cedar Place ...... 38 Abilities Network Move Management Services ...... 36 Avalon Columbia ...... 38 Abilities Occupational Therapy Services, Inc. & Irlen Visual Learning Avalon Fairway Hills ...... 38 Center ...... 42 Avalon Symphony Woods ...... 38 Abundant Life I Group Home ...... 28 Abundant Life II Group Home ...... 28 B Accessible Homes for Seniors ...... 15 Accessible Resources for Independence (ARI) ...... 63 Bain 50+ Center ...... 17, 52, 53 Accredited Home Health Care ...... 44 Bain Center Council ...... 63 Active Day of Pasadena ...... 80 Baltimore Hematology Oncology ...... 82 Acupuncture Works, Inc...... 71 Baltimore Sun Media Group, The ...... 68 Adaptive Living ...... 36 Baltimore VA Medical Center Adom Inc. DBA Home Helpers ...... 44 Gerontology Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) 76 Adult Evaluation and Review Services ...... 42 Baltimore Washington Eye Center ...... 84 Advance Hearing Group ...... 76 Barringer, Trevor Shawn ...... 88 Affordable Dentures ...... 74 BAYADA Home Health Care ...... 20 African Art Museum of Maryland (AAMM) ...... 20 Bay Country Development ...... 24 Agape Senior Home I ...... 28 BBI Health Care Services ...... 56 Aging in Place/Fall Prevention/Home Safety ...... 76 Beeches Farm Apartments ...... 38 Aging Life Care Association™ ...... 76 Being There Senior Care, LLC ...... 56 Aging Network Services ...... 72 Belmont Station Apartments ...... 38 A Healing Place in Columbia ...... 71 Benefits Checkup ...... 12 AllCare of Maryland – Urgent Care Centers & Medi Spa ...... 85 Bereaved Parents, USA ...... 19 Alta at Regency Crest ...... 26 Berkshires of Columbia Apartments ...... 38 Always Caring Group Home ...... 28 BestCare Home Health Services ...... 56, 72 Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Maryland Chapter ...... 65 Blind Industries & Services of Maryland ...... 84 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group ...... 17, 70 Blooming Hearts, LLC ...... 28 A Matter of Balance ...... 20 Bluffs at Clary’s Forest ...... 38 American Cancer Society ...... 65 Bluffs at Fairway Hills ...... 38 Angels Alert III ...... 28 Bluffs at Hawthorn ...... 38 Angel’s Touch ...... 28 Bob Lucido Team of Keller Williams Integrity ...... 36 A Place for Mom ...... 66 BodyWise Physical Therapy & Wellness ...... 84 Application for Disabled Person’s Permit/Plates ...... 89 Bowling Brook Apartments ...... 38 Application for Senior Citizen Identification Card ...... 89 BP Gamma Medical ...... 74 ARC of Howard County, The ...... 36 Brain Injury Association of Maryland, The ...... 66 Arirang Adult Medical Day Care Center ...... 80 Bridges to Housing Stability...... 36

92 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 Brighton Gardens by Marriott...... 28 Club Merion ...... 38 BrightStar Care of Howard County ...... 56 Coalition of Geriatric Services ...... 63 Brightview Rolling Hills...... 28, 40 Collen Brothers ...... 24 Brooke Grove Retirement Village ...... 40 Columbia Association Annual Charge ...... 66 C Senior Advisory Committee ...... 63 Columbia Association’s Senior Advisory Committee, Seniors Events Camden at Kendall Ridge ...... 38 Shuttle ...... 90 Cardinal Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (CHS) ...... 58 Columbia Commons ...... 39 Cardiovascular Specialists of Central Maryland ...... 66 Columbia Housing Corporation ...... 38 CarePatrol ...... 66, 72 Columbia Landing Apartments ...... 39 Caring Companions ...... 58 Columbia Matters, a Columbia Association Television Program ...... 20 Carney, Kelehan, Bresler, Bennet & Scherr ...... 63 Columbia Medical Practice ...... 76 Center for Social Change ...... 64 Columbia Medical Supply ...... 42 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...... 78 Columbia Town Center ...... 39 Central Maryland Regional Transit (CMRT) ...... 90 ComforCare ...... 58 Chalet, The ...... 28 Comfort Healthcare Solutions (CHS) ...... 58 Charlestown Manor Apartments ...... 38 Comfort Keepers ...... 58 Chase Brexton Health Services, Inc...... 71 Comfort Life Care ...... 80 Chatham Garden Apartments ...... 38 CommuniCare ...... 84 Chestnut Hill Manor ...... 28 Community Action Council of Howard County ...... 18, 64 Chimneys of Cradlerock ...... 38 Community Personal Assistance Services ...... 62 Christ Church Link ...... 66 Commuter Solutions of Howard County ...... 90 Christian Services of Howard County, Inc...... 18 Comprehensive Pain Center ...... 76 Clarity Audiology ...... 76 Computer Seniors of America ...... 86 Clarksville Assisted Living ...... 28 Concentra Urgent Care Clarksville Seniors ...... 20 Columbia ...... 85 Clary’s Crossing ...... 38 Elkridge ...... 85 Claudia Mayer/Tina Broccolino Cancer Resource Center ...... 66 Connect America ...... 42 Cloisters at Village Crest, The ...... 26 Connections Social Day Program ...... 89 Consumer Protection Division ...... 66

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AA - Eastern Mobility, Inc...... 44 Felinton Elder Law & State Planning Medical Pavilion at Howard County ...... 73 Accredited Home Health Care ...... 45 Centers ...... 87 MedStar Visiting Nurse Association...... 59 At Home Care, Inc...... 62 Flew the Coop, LLC ...... 62 Morris, Chuck Norris - State Farm ...... 83 Baltimore Washington Eye Center ...... 75 Freedom Mobility ...... 45 Musser, Kim - State Farm ...... 83 Beacon, The ...... 67 Galley Creative Group ...... 21 Olney Assisted Living ...... 35 Gastro Associates ...... 23 Being There Senior Care, LLC ...... 57 Options for Senior America ...... 60 Brighton Gardens of Columbia ...... 2 Harry H. Witzke’s Family Funeral Home, Inc...... 21 Padder Health Services ...... 81 BrightStar Care ...... 56 HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City ..... 7 Park View Senior Living ...... 3 Brightview Catonsville ...... 35 Home Instead Senior Care ...... 59 Regional Transportation Agency ...... 90 Brightview Rolling Hills...... 35 Homewatch CareGivers ...... 9 Right at Home ...... 43 Brooke Grove Retirement Village ...... 41 Howard County General Hospital ...... 81 Saint Agnes Medical Group ...... 79 Capital Digestive Care ...... 72 Howard County Recycling ...... 67 Shangri-La Senior Living ...... 27 CarePatrol ...... 31 Integrace ...... 29 Somerford Place ...... 33 Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics, The .. 83 Ivy Manor Normandy ...... 35 Clarksville Assisted Living ...... 31 Stay at Home Senior Care ...... 61 Kaplan Hearing Center, The ...... 77 Stay Home Senior Services, Inc...... 61 COGS ...... 67 Lapides, Jill - RE/MAX 100 ...... 37 Sunrise of Columbia ...... 2 Columbia Association ...... 11 Law Offices of Karen S. Ellsworth ...... 88 ComForCare Home Care ...... 57 Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City 100 Taylor Legal ...... 88 CommuniCare ...... 75 Lorien Health Systems ...... 33 Transforming Architecture ...... 21 Crow, Mary – State Farm ...... 83 Luba’s Services ...... 45 University of Maryland Faculty Designer Audiology ...... 75 Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant ...... 26 Physicians, Inc...... 85 Elizabeth Cooney Care Network ...... 58 Maryland Relay ...... 74 Vantage House ...... 99 Feldman’s Medical Center Pharmacy .... 82 Medical Eye Center ...... 82 Winter Growth Assisted Living/Adult Day .. 25

www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 93 Convenient Care ...... 85 EPIK Home Group of Keller Williams Realty Centre ...... 38 Cooper’s Senior Assisted Living ...... 28 Equality Maryland ...... 71 Counselor/Psychologist Listings...... 71 Equipment Link ...... 64 Counselors Helping (South) Asians/Indians, Inc...... 72 Evergreen Gardens ...... 30 Country Gardens ...... 28 Evergreens ...... 25 Country Meadows ...... 39 Exercise Classes For Chronic Conditions...... 20 Courtyards at Waverly Woods East Villas, The ...... 25 Exercise Counseling ...... 20 CRCare of Clarksville, LLC ...... 28 Eye Care America ...... 84 Creative Options ...... 36 EyeFit Vision Center ...... 84 CurePSP ...... 66 CVS Minute Clinic F Elkridge ...... 85 Ellicott City ...... 85 Family and Children’s Services of Central Maryland ...... 17 Fulton ...... 85 Family Care, Inc...... 30 Family Law Hotline...... 88 D FDI: Pharmacy Discount Card ...... 82 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines ...... 12 Dakota Downsizing ...... 86 Feldman Medical Center Pharmacy ...... 82 Davis, Agnor, Rappaport & Skalny (DARS) ...... 68 Feldman’s Pharmacy at Chartwell ...... 82 Davis, Richmond, Attorney at Law ...... 86, 89 Felinton Elder Law ...... 86 Daybreak Adult Day Services, Inc...... 80 Fenland Field Apartments ...... 39 Deep Run Mobile Home Park ...... 39 FIRN, Inc...... 68 Designer Audiology, LLC ...... 76 FISH of Howard County ...... 18 Disability Rights Maryland ...... 64 Flew the Coop, LLC ...... 86 Division of Rehabilitation Services ...... 64 Font Hill Assisted Living ...... 30 Dominion at Eden Brook ...... 39 Food Supplement Program ...... 12 Dominion at Kings Place ...... 39 Forever Young ...... 30 Driving Moms & Dads ...... 90 Foxmoor Estates Assisted Living, LLC ...... 30 E Freedom Mobility ...... 25, 42 Friendship Assisted Living ...... 30 East Coast Ambulance & Wheelchair ...... 90 Friendship Place ...... 30 East Columbia 50+ Center ...... 17, 52, 53 Funeral Consumers Alliance of Maryland ...... 19 Eaves Columbia Town Center ...... 39 Eldercare Locator ...... 68 G Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP) ...... 12 Gary J. Arthur Community Center ...... 22 Elite Healthcare Nursing Services ...... 58 Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Bark .... 20 Elizabeth Cooney Care Network ...... 58 Gastro Associates ...... 76 Elkridge 50+ Center...... 17, 52, 53 Ellicott City 50+ Center ...... 52, 53 Gateway Village ...... 39 Ellicott City 50+ Center AND Ellicott City 50+ Fitness Center .. 17, 22 Gatherings at Lynwood ...... 26 Ellicott City 50+ Fitness Center ...... 52, 53 Gbermistic Residential Care Agency ...... 58 Ellicott City Health & Rehabilitation Center ...... 40 Gentiva Home Health ...... 60 Ellicott City Senior Center Plus ...... 17 Gentleneedle Acupuncture ...... 68 Ellicott Gardens ...... 39 Giant – PeaPod ...... 44 Ellicott Grove Apartments ...... 39 Gilchrist Hospice Care ...... 20 Ellicott Terrace Apartments...... 39 GLBT Hearts and Ears ...... 71 Ellsworth, Karen S. , J.D., LLM ...... 88 Glen Hill Home ...... 30 Elms at Mont Joy, The ...... 39 Glenwood 50+ Center ...... 17, 22, 52, 53 Elternhaus, Inc...... 28 Glenwood Kindred Spirits Social Club ...... 70 Emerge, Inc...... 36 Going Home Cremation Service ...... 20 Emmanuel Care Center ...... 30 Golden Girls and Company Senior Variety Show ...... 20 Emmanuel Care Center II ...... 30 Golden Oasis Senior Living ...... 30 Employed Individuals with Disabilities (EID) Medical Assistance Golden Time Inc...... 30 Program ...... 15 Goodwill ...... 86 Enclave at Ellicott Hills ...... 26 Goodwill Retail Store ...... 86 Enclave at Ellicott Station ...... 25 Gordon, Lisa, DC...... 71 Encore at Turf Valley ...... 30, 40 Governor’s Office of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing ...... 68

94 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 Grace Senior Home ...... 30 Howard County Health Department Gramercy at Town Center ...... 39 Administrative Offices ...... 76 GrandParents as Parents Program ...... 70 Bureau of Environmental Health ...... 85 Grand Pointe Apartments ...... 39 Columbia Health Center ...... 78 Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center ...... 18 Southeastern Health Center ...... 78 Greens at Columbia, The ...... 39 Substance Abuse Services ...... 78 Greenway Manor, LLC ...... 30 Howard County Housing ...... 38 Howard County Library System Griswold Home Care ...... 60 Central Branch ...... 18 Guardian Community Health System Health Systems...... 60 East Columbia Branch ...... 19 Guidewell Financial Solutions ...... 64 Elkridge Branch ...... 19 Guilford Mews ...... 25 Glenwood Branch ...... 19 Miller Branch ...... 19 H Savage Branch ...... 19 Handyman Matters ...... 24 Howard County Library System Project Literacy ...... 19 Harmony Hall Assisted Living Community ...... 30 Howard County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program ...... 17 Harmony Manor Assisted Living ...... 30 Howard County Maryland, Senior Tax Credit...... 70 Harper House ...... 42 Howard County Medical Society ...... 68 Harpers Forest Apartments ...... 39 Howard County Mental Health Authority ...... 80 Harry H. Witzke’s Family Funeral Home, Inc...... 19 Howard County Office of Consumer Protection ...... 63 Health & Wellness ...... 22 Howard County Office of Human Rights ...... 89 Healthy Howard, Inc. Howard County Office of Public Information ...... 68 The Door To Healthcare ...... 80 Howard County Office of Workforce Development ...... 19 Hearing and Speech Clinic ...... 76 Howard County Office on Aging and Independence Hearing & Speech Agency of Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc...... 76 50+ Connection, The ...... 68 HeartLands Senior Living Village at Ellicott City ...... 30 Aging in Place/Fall Prevention/Home Safety ...... 76 Heartlands, The ...... 40 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group ...... 17, 70 A Matter of Balance ...... 20 Hickory Ridge Place ...... 42 Assisted Living Program ...... 36 Hillside House ...... 30 Connections Social Day Program ...... 89 Home Accessibility & Repair Program ...... 24 Exercise Classes For Chronic Conditions ...... 20 Home Care Registry ...... 44 Exercise Counseling ...... 20 Home Instead Senior Care ...... 60 Health & Wellness ...... 22 Home-Life-Help Services, LLC ...... 90 Home Accessibility & Repair Program ...... 24 Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit Program (Maryland) ...... 12 Home Care Registry ...... 44 Home Physical Therapy Services ...... 84 Kindred Spirits Social Club ...... 70 Home Physicians Baltimore ...... 82 Legal Resources ...... 88 Homewatch CareGivers ...... 60 Living Well… Take Charge of Your Health ...... 22 HopeWorks ...... 18 Living Well with Diabetes ...... 22 Horizon Health Services, Inc...... 60 Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program ...... 17 House Calls, LLC ...... 74 Howard Community College Maryland Access Point (MAP) of Howard County ...... 36, 66 Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development 18 National Family Caregiver Support Program ...... 17, 18 Nutrition Consultation & Education ...... 23 Howard County Autism Society ...... 70 Paws 4 Comfort ...... 69 Howard County Beacon ...... 69 Public Guardianship Program ...... 88 Howard County Board of Elections ...... 71 Senior Care ...... 72 Howard County Commission on Aging ...... 10, 63 Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) ...... 78 Howard County Commission on Disability Issues ...... 10 Seniors Together ...... 70 Howard County Council ...... 63 State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) ...... 78 Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services 64 Volunteer Opportunities ...... 71 Howard County Department of Fire & Rescue Services ...... 18, 69 Howard County Paws4Comfort ...... 69 Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks ...... 20, 23 Howard County Police Howard County Department of Social Services ...... 17 Community Outreach Office – Senior Liaison ...... 69 Howard County Direct Primary Care ...... 82 TRIAD/S.A.L.T...... 69 Howard County Farmers’ Markets ...... 22 Victim Assistance Section ...... 69 Howard County Food Bank ...... 22 Howard County Prescription Discount Card ...... 64 Howard County General Hospital ...... 76 Howard County Public School System Physician Referral ...... 68 Senior Citizen Activity Program ...... 23

www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 95 Howard County Recycling & Trash ...... 68 Legal Resources ...... 88 Howard County Striders ...... 22 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Older Adults Task Force Howard County Tourism & Promotion...... 20 of Howard County ...... 63 Howard Crossing Apartments ...... 39 Let’s Move ...... 86 Howard Hills ...... 39 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ...... 66 Humanim, Inc...... 36 Life Alarm, Inc...... 18 Human Rights Commission...... 89 LifeCare Advisors ...... 88 Huntington Downs ...... 39 LIFE, Inc...... 36 Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City ...... 30 I Linwood Center, Inc...... 36 Livable Homes County Tax Credit ...... 64 IFG Reverse Mortgage ...... 64 Livingspring Assisted Living ...... 30 Integrace ...... 40 Living Well… Take Charge of Your Health ...... 22 Internal Revenue Service ...... 70 Living Well with Diabetes ...... 22 Island Club ...... 39 Loan Closet of Howard County, The...... 42 Ivy Manor Chestnut, Inc...... 30 Long Life Adult Medical Center ...... 80 Ivy Manor Normandy ...... 30 Longwood 50+ Center ...... 17, 52, 53 Ivy Manor Normandy II ...... 30 Longwood Apartments ...... 26, 42 Lorien Health Systems ...... 84 J Lorien Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – Columbia ...... 40 Lorien Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – Elkridge ...... 40 JemiSun HealthCare Services, Inc...... 60 Love and Companion In-Home Care, LLC ...... 60 Jessica Rowe ElderCare Consulting, LLC ...... 76 Luba’s Services, Inc...... 62 Jewish Community Services/Jewish Federation of Howard County . 74 Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant ...... 40 Jewish Family Services ...... 36 J Group, Jewish Federation of H.C...... 19 M Johns Hopkins Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorder Center .. 66 Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute ...... 84 Maple Hill Assisted Living ...... 32 Maranatha House ...... 32 K Maryland Access Point of Howard County ...... 36, 66 Maryland Community Services Locator...... 68 Kaiser Park ...... 39 Maryland Department of Disabilities ...... 64 Kaplan Hearing Center ...... 84 Maryland Digestive Disease Center ...... 68 Kastles Keep ...... 30 Maryland Disability Law Center ...... 64 Keller Group, Inc...... 24 Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) ...... 12 Kenndy Krieger Institute ...... 36 Maryland Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped ...... 74 Kindred Spirits Social Club ...... 70 Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems ...... 18 King Hall LLC ...... 86 Maryland Legal Aid ...... 89 King’s Crossing ...... 39 Local Office ...... 89 Kitchen Saver ...... 24 Maryland Poison Center ...... 18 Korean American Community Association of Howard County, Inc. ... 68 Maryland Relay ...... 64 Korean American Senior Association of Howard County ...... 70 Maryland Rx Card ...... 65 Maryland Senior Legal Helpline ...... 89 L Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP) ... 13 Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped . 68 La Casa De Rosa...... 30 Maryland Technology Assistance Program ...... 64 Laurel Regional Hospital ...... 78 Maryland Transit Administration ...... 90 Laurel Thrift Center ...... 86 Maryland University of Integrative Health ...... 71 Law Office of Stacey R. Berger ...... 86 Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Services (MVLS) ...... 89 Law Offices of Katherine Taylor ...... 63 McKete’s Senior Home ...... 32 Law Offices of Valerie Rocco, P.C...... 86 Meadow’s Assisted Living ...... 32 Lawyers Hill Apartments ...... 39 Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland/Howard County...... 44 Lazy Hollow Apartments ...... 39 Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center at Howard Community League of Women Voters of Howard County ...... 71 College ...... 89 Legacy at Cherry Tree ...... 26 Medicaid Waiver Program - Registry ...... 13 Legacy at Ellicott Meadows ...... 26 Medical Assistance (Medicaid) ...... 14 Legacy at Ellicott Mills ...... 26 Medical Eye Center ...... 84 Legacy Protection Planning ...... 88 Medical Pavilion at Howard County ...... 78

96 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2017 Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D) ...... 13 Paladin & Advisor Group ...... 70 Medicare Savings Programs ...... 14 Parkinson’s Disease Support Group for Howard County ...... 70 MedStar Montgomery Medical Center ...... 78 Park View at Colonial Landing ...... 26 Merion, The ...... 39 Park View at Columbia ...... 26 Metropolitan Washington Ear, Inc., The ...... 84 Park View at Ellicott City ...... 26 Miracle-Ear of Columbia, Maryland...... 76 Park View at Emerson ...... 26 Mission Place Apartments ...... 39 Park View at Snowden River ...... 26 Mobile Eyewear Services, LLC ...... 84 Patapsco Eye MD’s ...... 84 Mobile Optical, Inc...... 84 Patient First ...... 85 Monarch Mills ...... 26, 40 Patient First Neighborhood Medical Center...... 85 Montclaire Manor ...... 32 PC Solutions ...... 86 Morning Glory Assisted Living ...... 32 Pearls of Wisdom ...... 32 Morning Glory Linwood Assisted Living ...... 32 Penniman Park ...... 40 Morningside House of Ellicott City ...... 32 Pfefferkorn Assisted Living ...... 32 Morningside Park ...... 26 PFLAG of Howard County ...... 71 Ms. Honey Do, LLC ...... 24 PG Builders, Inc...... 25 Multiservice Center, The ...... 18 Pine Hill Assisted Living ...... 32 Muscular Dystrophy Association, Maryland ...... 66 Pinnacle Empowerment Center ...... 19 Plumtree Apartments ...... 40 N Popular Glen Apartments ...... 40 Pride Counseling Center, The ...... 71 NAMI Howard County – National Alliance on Mentall Illness of Howard Prisms ...... 89 County ...... 80 Pro Hygiene ...... 74 National Family Caregiver Support Program ...... 17, 18 Project Home ...... 36 National Federation of the Blind...... 64 Public Guardianship Program ...... 88 Howard County Chapter ...... 64 National Kidney Foundation of Maryland ...... 66 Q National Resource Center on LGBT Aging ...... 71 Neighbor Ride, Inc...... 90 Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program (QMB)...... 14 New Life Assisted Living ...... 32 New Life Assisted Living II ...... 32 R New Life Assisted Living IV ...... 32 North Laurel 50+ Center ...... 17, 22, 52, 53 Rainbow of Howard County ...... 80 Novena HomeCare Services ...... 62 Rainbow Terrace ...... 80 Nutrition Consultation & Education ...... 23 Rebuilding Together Howard County ...... 23 RediClinic ...... 86 O Reflections ...... 40 Regent Healthcare ...... 62 Oasis Senior Advisors ...... 38 Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) ...... 90 Odilia’s House ...... 32 RE/MAX 100 – The Lapides Group ...... 38 Odilia’s House II ...... 32 Renters’ Tax Credit Program (Maryland) ...... 13 Oella Mills ...... 40 Response Link ...... 18 Office on Aging and Independence Program Response Senior Care, LLC...... 62 Paws4Comfort ...... 69 Richcroft, Inc...... 36 Olney Assisted Living ...... 32 Right At Home In-Home Care & Assistance ...... 62 Options for Senior America ...... 62 Rightime Medical Care ...... 86 Orchard Club ...... 40 River Island Apartments ...... 40 Orchard Crossing Apartments ...... 40 Roger Carter Community Center, The ...... 22 Orchard Park...... 40 Royal Garden Adult Medical Day Care Center ...... 80 Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland ...... 78 Royal Residential Services ...... 32 Osher at Johns Hopkins University ...... 19 Rt. One Day Resource Center ...... 18 Overlook at Monarch Mills ...... 40 Ruth Keeton House ...... 32 Owen Brown Place ...... 42 Owings Brothers Contracting ...... 25 S P Safeway Food Store ...... 44 Sah-Rang-Bong-Care III, Inc...... 32 Padder Health Services ...... 78 Sah-Rang-Bong-Care II, Inc...... 32

www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 97 Sah-Rang-Bong-Care I, Inc...... 32 Total Assisted Living Home ...... 34 Saint Agnes Hospital ...... 78 Touching Angels HealthCare, Inc...... 63 Saint Ann Adult Day Services ...... 80 Transforming Architecture, LLC ...... 23 Salvation Army, The ...... 86 Trash, Watershed and Bay Fee Credit Program ...... 89 Sand Cherry Manor ...... 32 Trulife Meadows ...... 34 San Jose Care Home ...... 32 Trusted Hearts Homecare Solutions, LLC ...... 63 Scootaround, Inc...... 42 Scooter Equipment ...... 42 U Scot’s Glen ...... 26 Sean Lare Counseling & Consulting ...... 71 Unified Community Connection, Inc...... 66 Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care ...... 20 United Cerebral Palsy ...... 36 University of Maryland Seasons, The ...... 40 Department of Health Services ...... 19 Selborne House of Dorsey Hall ...... 26 University of Maryland Extension, Howard County ...... 23 Senior Assisted Living Group Home Program Subsidy...... 14 University of Maryland Faculty Physicians ...... 78 Senior Care ...... 15, 72 University of Maryland Rehabilitation Orthopaedic Institute..... 78, 84 Senior Community Service Employment (SCSEP) ...... 15, 19 Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) ...... 78 V Seniors Together ...... 70 Serenity Center, Inc., The ...... 78 Vantage House, Inc...... 42 Shalom Square ...... 26, 42 Verigreen Healthcare Services ...... 63 Shangri-La Senior Living ...... 32 Verona at Oakland Mills Apartments ...... 40 Sheppard Pratt Veterans Affairs ...... 70 at Howard County – A Program of Way Station, Inc...... 80 Village in Howard, The ...... 68 Health System ...... 80 Village Thrifty Store ...... 86 Ellicott City Campus ...... 80 Visiting Angels ...... 63 Sherwood Crossing Apartments ...... 40 VNA of Maryland ...... 63 Shine Senior Center ...... 80 Volunteer Center Serving Howard County ...... 71 Sierra Woods Apartments ...... 42 Volunteer Opportunities ...... 71 Silber, Susan Esq...... 72 VTM Services, LLC ...... 63, 74 Sincere Hands Home Care, LLC ...... 34 Snyder Center for Aphasia Life Enhancement (SCALE) at the League ...... 84 W Social Security Administration ...... 65 Warm Heart 3 ...... 34 Somerford Place ...... 34 Waverly Gardens ...... 28 Southgate Crossing ...... 40 WeCare Private Duty Services ...... 63 Special Olympics Howard County ...... 22 We Care Too Assisted Living ...... 34 Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary Program (SLMB) ...... 14 Wellcore Emergency Response System ...... 18 Spotlight on Seniors ...... 20 West Walk-In Medical Center ...... 78 Starflight Enterprises, Inc...... 36 Where We Live ...... 34 State Farm ...... 80 Windsor at Pine Ridge ...... 40 State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) ...... 78 Winter Growth Assisted Living/Adult Day ...... 34 Stats Medical Supplies & Equipment ...... 74 Assisted Living/Adult Day ...... 80 Stay At Home Senior Care ...... 62 Woori Care Assisted Living ...... 34 Stay Home Senior Services ...... 62 Stevens Forest Ridge Apartments ...... 42 Y St. Matthew House ...... 42 Sunrise Assisted Living ...... 34 Y of Central Maryland ...... 22 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) ...... 15 Yolanda’s Home ...... 36 T Z Taking Care of Business, Inc...... 65 ZippyErrand Service ...... 86 Tamar Meadow ...... 40 Target Clinic ...... 86 Tel-Life Unit, State of Maryland Department of Human Resources . 68 TGM Stonehaven Apartments ...... 40 Thompson Chiropractic and Wellness ...... 72 Tiber Hudson ...... 28

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