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SERVICES
• Supports Resident and Family Councils
• Promotes community involvement through
volunteer opportunities
For more information about the LTCOP or to obtain
information about nursing homes or assisted living
facilities in Carroll County, please contact the LongTerm Care Ombudsman Program.
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 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 serve basis. Call
the Bureau of Aging & Disabilities or contact your
local Senior & Community Center for a schedule.
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
1-800-679-8813, Tuesday – Friday from 9:00 am to
12:00 pm.
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 techniques,
short-term goal setting, feedback and problemsolving 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
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 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 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 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
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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 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,
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
2024 – 2025 Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities Resource Guide
