09-08-2024 Aging your way - Flipbook - Page 13
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SERVICES
Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program
Funds are available to subsidize low-income persons, 62 years and older, living in or
transitioning to an assisted living facility in Carroll County. The Subsidy provides financial
assistance for individuals to access needed assisted living services. Applications for
subsidies are received and evaluated by the Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Trained health insurance counselors are available on an appointment basis to help
older adult, age 60 and older and younger Medicare beneficiaries, with questions and
problems regarding:
• Medicare
• Medigap
• Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO’s)
• Long Term Care
• Qualified Medicare Beneficiary
• Pharmacy Assistance
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
Project SMP is an anti-health care fraud, waste and abuse project administered by
the Maryland Department of Aging through the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services and the Administration on Community Living. The SMP mission is to increase
awareness of health care fraud, waste and abuse and to mobilize national, state, and
community resources to work together in resolving and publicizing health care fraud
concerns for older adults.
It’s good to be cared for.
It’s Great to be Cared About!
Home With You Caregivers provide:
Companionship
Help with Personal Care
Meal Preparation
Transportation and Run Errands
Medication Reminders
and
Peace of Mind
knowing your loved one is safe!
Free In-Home Consultations
410-756-0959
www.homewithyou.com
Transportation
Transportation services and tickets are available through the Carroll Transit System,
Operated by Ride with Us, by calling 410-363-0622. For those 60 years of age or older,
and adults 18+ with a disability, limited tickets are available by donation or at a reduced
cost, at the Bureau of Aging & Disabilities or at the Senior & Community Centers located
throughout Carroll County. For more information, call 410-386-3800.
Home and Community Based Services Programs
Community Options (CO) Waiver
The Community Options Waiver (CO) serves individuals who are medically, technically
and financially eligible for Medicaid Waiver services who have been transitioned or
diverted from a nursing facility. Eligible individuals must be age 18 years or over, require
a nursing facility level of care, choose to receive services in the community and have a
cost neutral plan of services that supports the individual to safely live in the community.
CO Waiver offers:
• Assisted Living
• Medical Day Care
• Nutritionist/Dietician
• Family Training
• Behavioral Consultation
• Senior Center Plus
• Personal Assistance Services
• Supports Planning/Case Management
• Nurse Monitoring
• Consumer Training
• Home delivered Meals
• Assistive Technology
• Accessibility Adaptations
Supporting Seniors through Specialized
Services Tailored to the Individual’s Needs
Family Law, Wealth Management,
Estate and Home Sales, Contractors,
Caregiving, Grief Counseling, Meal Prep.
and Delivery & Landscaping
443-516-6763;
www.seniorsupportspecialistsllc.com
