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SERVICES
Legal Aid Services
The Legal Aid Bureau provides legal assistance, advice, information, and referrals
to anyone age 60 and older. Paralegal or attorney services are offered on a rotating
basis at Carroll County Senior and Community Centers each month. The service is free
and offered on a first come, first serve basis. Call the Bureau of Aging & Disabilities or
contact your local Senior & Community Center for a schedule.
Additional legal aid staff and attorneys serve Carroll County citizens 60 + from their main
office in Frederick and on additional days in Carroll County as needed. You may reach the
Legal Aid Bureau at 1-800-679-8813, Tuesday – Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Guardianship Program
Carroll County’s Bureau of Aging & Disabilities serves as the designated Guardian
of last resort for individuals age 65 and over who are unable to manage their own
affairs effectively because of a disability. Guardianship is appointed by the Circuit Court
when an individual is no longer able to make their own medical or housing decisions
and all other alternatives to guardianship have been exhausted. Once appointed, the
Guardian assumes responsibility for the health, social, and basic needs of the individual.
Consultations for families considering guardianship of a loved one are also available.
Senior Inclusion Program (SIP)
The Senior Inclusion Program (SIP) is a unique program in the State of Maryland,
providing older adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to remain actively
involved in their community. The program gives members the opportunity to participate
with the non-disabled population and enjoy the same retirement activities. A wide range
of social, recreational, health and educational programming is offered. Transportation,
community excursions, and a daily meal is provided to those who request it. SIP gives
older adults with developmental disabilities the chance to experience a self-directed
retirement, improving their quality of life and promoting independence in a community
setting. SIP is licensed by the Maryland Office of Healthcare Quality and is funded by the
Developmental Disabilities Administration.
Living Healthy, Living Well – Self-Management Program
for Chronic Conditions, Diabetes and Pain
Email: LivingHealthy@carrollcountymd.gov
Managing your health starts with taking care of yourself. Living Healthy, Living Well
workshops offer you a hands-on opportunity to discover solutions that work with your
life, and your health concerns. If an ongoing health problem has kept you from doing
things you want to do, you aren’t alone. As many as 80% of older adults are living
with at least one chronic condition. With mutual support in a Living Healthy, Living
Well workshop, you can build confidence to make new choices and feel better. You set
your own goals and put new problem-solving skills to work. These FREE workshops are
part of an evidence-based self-management program originally developed at Stanford
University that has proven effective in helping attendees manage their health. You’ll
get information and advice for healthy eating and nutrition, relaxation techniques,
short-term goal setting, feedback and problem-solving skills, stress and depression
management, communication techniques, and more! Workshops are held for 2 ½ hours
each week for 6 weeks throughout Carroll County and are currently being held virtually.
Mailed tool kits are also available upon request. Visit the Bureau of Aging & Disabilities
website for scheduled workshops. Caregivers and family members are welcome!
Home Delivered Meal Program
The Bureau of Aging & Disabilities’ Home Delivered Meal Program is for people 60
years and older and their spouse of any age, who are homebound and cannot shop for
food or prepare meals because of illness and/or chronic physical disabilities. The driver
who brings the meals also provides social stimulation if needed. People may request
home delivered meals for themselves, or anyone may make a referral on an older adult’s
behalf. For more information on the home delivered meal program, please contact:
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland
410-558-0827 or email info@mowcm.org
Aging Your Way – a Health and Wellness Expo
Formerly Seniors on the Go Expo
SeniorExpo@carrollcountymd.gov
seniorsonthegoexpo.carrollcountymd.gov
The Bureau of Aging & Disabilities sponsors and annual Health and Wellness Expo.
The Expo focuses on the needs and interests of older adults, people with disabilities,
Veterans, their families, and caregivers in Carroll County. This FREE event features
vendors, demonstrations, health screenings, complimentary therapies, speakers, Bingo,
and lunch.
Commission on Aging & Disabilities
Mission Statement
The mission of the Carroll County Commission on Aging & Disabilities is to represent
the Bureau of Aging & Disabilities and to advocate for the needs of Carroll County’s
older adults, people with disabilities, and Veterans to ensure they receive the highest
level of service, assistance, and programs.
The Carroll County Commission on Aging & Disabilities is a panel of volunteer
citizens appointed to rotating three-year terms by the Board of County Commissioners.
The Commission serves as the advisory council to the Carroll County Bureau of Aging
& Disabilities (BOAD) under the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended. The
Commission assists the elected officials and the BOAD in gathering public opinion,
providing educational and advocacy opportunities, and representation at events with
a focus on the needs of older adults, individuals with disabilities and Veterans in our
community. As such, many Commission members are active in senior and disability
related organizations at the local, state, and national levels. This enables the Commission
to have a large resource of information on key issues and their impact on Carroll County
citizens and policies.
The Commission is comprised of residents from various communities throughout
Carroll County. There are representatives from many of Carroll County’s municipalities as
well as agencies:
• Adults with Disabilities
• Eldersburg
• Hampstead
• Health Department
• Manchester
• Mt. Airy
• New Windsor
• Senior Inclusion Program at Westminster Senior & Community Center
• Sykesville
• Taneytown
• Union Bridge
• Veterans
• Westminster
The Commission is led by a Chair with assistance from a Vice-Chair and numerous
committees and area and special interest representatives.
