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2018 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE for Older Adults, Persons with Disabilities, and Caregivers 2018 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE For Older Adults, Persons with Disabilities, and Caregivers MARYLAND ACCESS POINT 410-313-1234 1-844-627-5465 Maryland Relay: 711 Email: [email protected] Searchable database: www.howardcountymd.gov/aging www.marylandaccesspoint.info www.facebook.com/hococommunity 4 Convenient Locations in Howard County LORIEN COLUMBIA HARMONY HALL 6334 Cedar Lane, Columbia 6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, physical therapy, Assisted living, rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language occupational therapy, speech-language services services, skilled long-term care ENCORE AT TURF VALLEY LORIEN ELKRIDGE 11150 Resort Road, Ellicott City 7615 Washington Blvd., Elkridge Assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, physical therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech- occupational therapy, speech-language language services, skilled long-term care services, skilled long-term care For more information, visit LorienHealth.com or call 855.456.7436 2 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2018 ALL Your NEW communities lifestyle are SMOKE FREE begins here APARTMENT HOMES FOR THOSE 62 AND BETTER ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY EASTERN SHORE Furnace Branch 410-761-4150 Easton 410-770-3070 Severna Park 410-544-3411 HARFORD COUNTY BALTIMORE CITY Bel Air 410-893-0064 Ashland Terrace 410-276-6440 Box Hill 410-515-6115 Coldspring 410-542-4400 HOWARD COUNTY BALTIMORE COUNTY Colonial Landing 410-796-4399 Catonsville 410-719-9464 Columbia 410-381-1118 Dundalk 410-288-5483 Ellicott City 410-203-9501 Fullerton 410-663-0665 Ellicott City II 410-203-2096 Miramar Landing 410-391-8375 Emerson 301-483-3322 Randallstown 410-655-5673 Snowden River 410-290-0384 Rosedale 410-866-1886 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY Taylor 410-663-0363 301-699-9785 410-828-7185 Bladensburg Towson 55 AND BETTER! Woodlawn 410-281-1120 Laurel 301-490-1526 Laurel II 301-490-9730 Call the community nearest you to inquire about eligibility requirements and to arrange a personal tour. Professionally managed by R Home Communities ALL PARK VIEW COMMUNITIES ARE PET-FRIENDLY www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 3 contents TABLE OF Table of Contents is listed by subject. See Index (p. 84) 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 ADA Compliance ..............................................17 and Services........................................................................6 ADA, Disability Rights – Technical Support ....................17 Caregiver Resources ........................................17 COMMISSIONS Support Services ..........................................................17 Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services ....................................................... 8 Crisis ............................................................... 17 Howard County Commission on Aging ..................................... 10 Elder Abuse .................................................................. 17 Howard County Commission on Disability Issues .................... 10 Emergency Services ......................................................17 Homeless Services .......................................................18 CHARTS/ARTICLES Medical Alert Systems .................................................. 18 Education ......................................................... 19 Benefits Offered by State & Federal Resource Programs .........12 Employment ..................................................... 19 OFFICE ON AGING AND INDEPENDENCE PROGRAMS End of Life .......................................................20 Home and Community Based Services Division ............. 44 Bereavement Support Groups .......................................20 ADRC Division ................................................................ 45 Funeral Associations/Funeral Homes ............................20 Health and Wellness Division ......................................... 46 Hospice ........................................................................ 20 Maryland Access Point of Howard County ...................... 47 Entertainment & Travel ....................................21 Fitness Options .............................................................. 48 Health & Wellness ...........................................21 50+ Center Locations ..................................................... 48 Fitness .......................................................................... 21 Kindred Spirits Social Club ............................................. 50 Health Education ..........................................................22 Connections Social Day Program of Howard County ....... 51 Nutrition/Food/Health Foods........................................ 22 Nutrition Services .........................................................22 Recreation & Leisure ....................................................22 Design, Production and Advertising Sales Home Modification & Repairs ...........................23 Architectural Design ......................................................23 Handyman Services ......................................................23 www.CustomMediaOptions.com Remodeling .................................................................. 24 4 HOWARD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE 2018 Housing & Housing Services ............................24 LGBT Resources ............................................... 64 Housing ........................................................................ 24 Medical/Social ................................................ 64 55+ Communities .........................................................24 Adult Day Care ............................................................. 64 55+ Resales .................................................................24 Case Management & Counseling ................................. 65 Apartment Communities for Senior Citizens ..................24 Dental........................................................................... 66 Assisted Living Facilities ...............................................26 Equipment .................................................................... 66 Residential Programs for Persons with Disabilities ........32 Fall Prevention/Treatment .............................................66 Housing Information .....................................................34 Gastroenterology .......................................................... 66 Market Rate Housing ....................................................34 Geriatric Care Management ..........................................68 Nursing Homes .............................................................38 Hearing/Speech Services .............................................68 Retirement Communities .............................................. 38 Hospitals/Walk-In Clinics & Medical Centers ................70 Subsidized Housing ......................................................39 Insurance...................................................................... 72 In-Home Services .............................................39 Medical Adult Day Care ................................................74 Assistive Products & Medical Equipment...................... 39 Mental Health & Substance Abuse ...............................74 Evaluation & Home Modification Services ....................40 Pharmacy ..................................................................... 74 Food Delivery Services .................................................40 Physicians (Geriatric & those who make house calls) ..76 Home Health Care ........................................................40 Rehabilitation Services .................................................76 Vision ........................................................................... 76 Support Services ..........................................................54 of Contents Table Information ...................................................... 54 Personal Services ............................................77 Consumer Resources/Advocacy ....................................54 Computers .................................................................... 78 Disability Services ........................................................54 Thrift Stores ..................................................................78 Financial Assistance ..................................................... 56 Planning for the Future ....................................78 Health Related Organizations/Foundations ...................58 Elder Law ......................................................................78 Information & Referral Assistance ................................ 58 Financial Planning ........................................................78 Libraries ........................................................................ 60 Legal Services/Mediation/Notary 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