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SERVICES
and community agencies/groups about Residents’
Rights, Elder Abuse and Restraints
• Supports Resident and Family Councils
• Promotes community involvement through volunteer
opportunities
For more information about the LTCOP or to obtain
nformation about nursing homes or assisted living facilities
n Carroll County, please contact the Long-Term Care
Ombudsman Program.
LEGAL AID SERVICES
The Legal Aid Bureau provides legal assistance, advice,
nformation, 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rst come, 昀椀rst
erve basis. Call the Bureau of Aging & Disabilities or contact
our local Senior & Community Center for a schedule.
Additional legal aid sta昀昀 and attorneys serve Carroll County
itizens 60 + from their main o昀케ce in Frederick and on
additional days in Carroll County as needed. You may reach
he Legal Aid Bureau at 1-800-679-8813, Tuesday – Friday
rom 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM
Carroll County’s Bureau of Aging & Disabilities serves as
he designated Guardian of last resort for individuals age
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
o make their own medical or housing decisions and all
other alternatives to guardianship have been exhausted.
Once appointed, the Guardian assumes responsibility
or the health, social, and basic needs of the individual.
Consultations for families considering guardianship of a
oved 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
n 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
ocial, recreational, health and educational programming
s 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
o experience a self-directed retirement, improving their
quality of life and promoting independence in a community
etting. 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 PAIN
LivingHealthy@carrollcountymd.gov
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
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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 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 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
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 threeyear 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 o昀케cials 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
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