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Information
Kindred Spirits Social Club
Office on Aging and Independence Program
Gary J. Arthur Community Center at Glenwood
2400 Route 97
Cooksville, MD 21723
Ph: 410-313-5441
Fax: 410-313-5445
Email:
The program is designed to meet the needs of those
individuals who have a medical diagnosis of early memory
loss or a related memory disorder. Screening for eligibility
into the Social Club will be conducted by the Director or our
trained Office on Aging and Independence staff, to ensure
that individuals are able to benefit from the program. This
is a transition program, so that when the needs of the
participant can no longer be met by the Social Club, the
staff will assist with an appropriate referral.
GrandParents as Parents Program
The CARE Center
3300 North Ridge Road, Suite 380
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Ph: 410-313-2273
Fax: 410-313-1430
Email:
The CARE Center, Child and Adolescent Resources and Education,
is a free information & referral service for Howard County families.
Are you a parent looking for child care or parenting classes?
Maybe you’re a grandparent or relative raising a child and
need support. Are you a parent dealing with behavior issues or
adolescent concerns? Do you have a child with special needs or
mental health concerns and want to find county resources? The
CARE Centers is here to help parents find services and programs
by identifying needs and finding solutions. Call the CARE Center
at 410-313-CARE (2273), email
or visit www.howardcountymd.gov/children.
Korean American Senior
Association of Howard County
6336 Cedar Lane, Suite 139
Columbia, MD 21044
Ph: 410-868-6565
Promoting well-being for Korean senior community through
community education. Be a community liaison for the
Community at large by utilizing existing resources and by
cultural integration.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Office on Aging and Independence Program
Bain Center
5470 Ruth Keeton Way
Columbia, MD 21044
Ph: 410-313-5192
Fax: 410-313-4929
Email:
www.howardcountymd.gov/aging
A support group for Caregivers, Family Members and Loved
ones of Alzheimer’s patients, affiliated with the Greater
Maryland Alzheimer’s Association and sponsored by the
Howard County Office on Aging and Independence. Meets
the second Thursday of every month from 6:30 to 8:00pm
at the Bain Center- behind the fireplace.
Seniors Together
– Connect. Learn. Grow.
Office on Aging and Independence Program
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor
Columbia, MD 21046
Ph: 410-313-7466
Fax: 410-313-7465
Email:
www.howardcountymd.gov/aging
Age 50 and up peer outreach program creates opportunities
designed to nurture interaction amoung older adults, support
emotional wellness, develop social networks, and promote a
thriving aging process.Groups meet either weekly or short-term
on a variety of topics and concerns such as: bereavement, low
vision independence, men’s focus, care-giver support, keeping
the mind stimulated, and discussions on current events and
social topics.All groups are facilitated by trained older adults.
Programs are offered at Howard County Senior Centers and
other offisite locations; periodic luncheons are held at area
restaurants. Seminars and workshops are presented on a
variety of aging topics and include social networking activities.
Glenwood Kindred Spirits Social Club
At the Gary J. Arthur Community Center
2400 Route 97
Cooksville, MD 21723
Ph: 410-313-5442
Fax: 410-313-5445
A unique fee – for service program for individuals with a
diagnosis of early stage memory loss.
Howard County Autism Society
10280 Old Columbia Road, Suite 215
Columbia, MD 21046
Ph: 410-290-3466
Fax: 410-290-5455
Email:
The HCAS provides information, support, educational events,
family activities, and advocacy for individuals with autism
spectrum disorders and their families.
Parkinson’s Disease Support
Group for Howard County
Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Center
8180 Lark Brown Road, #101
Elkridge, MD 21075
Ph: 443-755-0030
Fax: 443-755-0031
The Howard County Parkinson’s Disease Education and
support group meets the third Monday of every month
at 7pm. For more information contact Angela Wu 410-
740-5295, or Stephen Grill at 443-
755-0030.
TAX INFORMATION
AARP TAX AIDE Program
Bain Center- Taxes done on location only
5470 Ruth Keeton Way
Columbia, MD 21044
Ph: 443-741-1220
Email:
Free tax assistance and efiling, for seniors and those with
low to moderate income, by IRS Certified tax preparers
from February 1–April 15. Call your community center or
50 plus center for an appointment. Bain appointments
443-741-1220.
Howard County Maryland,
Senior Tax Credit
3430 Courthouse Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Ph: 410-313-4076
Fax: 410-313-4099
www.howardcountymd.gov
Assistance is available for homeowners age 70+ who meet
income guidelines, in applying for the Senior Tax Credit.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
TAX INFORMATION
Ph: 800-829-1040
www.irs.gov
For telephone assistance for individuals (i.e. new tax
legislation, refund, referral, personal, business taxes and
download forms). Hours are 10am to 7pm. To locate the
nearest walk-in center go to www.irs.gov and enter your
zip code.
VETERANS RESOURCES
Paladin & Advisor Group
7061 Deepage Drive, Suite 101B
Columbia, MD 21045
Ph: 443-283-3482
Fax: 443-283-3914
Email:
Veterans Affairs
31 Hopkins Plaza
Baltimore, MD 21201
Ph: 800-827-1000
www.va.gov
Information and assistance regarding benefits for veterans
and their dependents.