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SERVICES
LEGAL AID SERVICES
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 in-person or
virtually. Caregivers and family members are welcome!
To Register, visit carrollcountymd.gov/LivingHealthy
or email LivingHealthy@carrollcountymd.gov.
Additional legal aid sta昀昀 and attorneys serve Carroll
County citizens 60 + from their main o昀케ce in Frederick
and on additional days in Carroll County as needed.
You may reach the Legal Aid Bureau at 1-800-6798813, Tuesday – Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM
The Legal Aid Bureau provides legal assistance, advice,
information, and referrals to anyone age 60 and older.
Paralegal or attorney services are o昀昀ered on a rotating
basis at Carroll County Senior and Community Centers
each month. The service is free and o昀昀ered on a 昀椀rstcome, 昀椀rst-serve basis. Call the Division of Aging &
Disabilities or contact your local Senior & Community
Center for a schedule.
GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM
Carroll County’s Division of Aging & Disabilities serves
as the designated Guardian of last resort for individuals
aged 65 and over who are unable to manage their own
a昀昀airs e昀昀ectively 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 with 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
o昀昀ered. 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
O昀케ce of Healthcare Quality and is funded by the
Developmental Disabilities Administration.
LIVING HEALTHY, LIVING WELL –
SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR
CHRONIC CONDITIONS, DIABETES
AND CHRONIC PAIN
Managing your health starts with taking care of
yourself. Living Healthy, Living Well workshops o昀昀er
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 con昀椀dence 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 e昀昀ective in helping
attendees manage their health. You’ll get information
and advice for healthy eating and nutrition, relaxation
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The Division of Aging & Disabilities’ Home Delivered
Meal Program is for people 60 years and older and
their spouse of any age, who are in the greatest social
and economic need. 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
agingexpo@carrollcountymd.gov
https://www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/
directory/citizen-services/division-of-agingdisabilities/2026-aging-your-way-health-wellnessexpo/
The Division of Aging & Disabilities sponsors an
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, 昀椀tness demonstrations, health screenings,
complementary therapies, prescription medication
disposal, Bingo, and lunch.
COMMISSION ON AGING & DISABILITIES
Mission Statement: The mission of the Carroll County
Commission on Aging & Disabilities is to represent the
Division 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 Division of Aging
& Disabilities (DOAD) under the Older Americans
Act of 1965, as amended. The Commission assists
the elected o昀케cials and the DOAD 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.
2026 – 2027 Carroll County Division of Aging & Disabilities Resource Guide
