Older Adults

Call Maryland Access Point (MAP) at 410-313-5980 or 1-800-506-5806

MAP Specialists provide information and assistance for people over age 50, people over age 18 with a disability, and family members and caregivers. Information and assistance is available to individuals of all income levels.

Activities for Older Adults

Senior Centers offer a wide range of activities for active older adults, and three Senior Center Plus Sites offer social day programs for older adults age 55+ who have limited functioning.

Assisted Living Facilities

Find information for choosing an assisted living facility, and lists of the assisted living facilities and independent housing options in Howard County.

Senior Connection

Monthly newsletter includes information regarding programs, services, and events of interest to older adults in Howard County. It can be viewed online, and is also distributed free of charge at locations throughout the community inside Generations, a monthly newspaper.

 

Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

Call 410-313-7392 or email ship@howardcountymd.gov for help making informed decisions about health care, and obtain information on Medicare claims and insurance billing problems.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Go to www.cms.hhs.gov for information on Medicare enrollment, benefits and other helpful tools.

Further Information and Resources

The Howard County Office on Aging provides a wide range of information and services. Call 410-313-5980 or Email your mailing address to MAP@howardcountymd.gov to receive a printed copy of the Senior Resource Guide, which provides information about businesses and organizations serving older adults and their families in Howard County.