Howard County Resource Guide 2018

4 H OWA R D C O U N T Y R E S O U R C E G U I D E 2 0 1 8 TABLE OF contents Table of Contents is listed by subject. See Index (p. 84) for a specific provider. The Howard County Office on Aging and Independence does not assume responsibility for data provided by them and the listings may not represent all the businesses and organizations serving seniors and people with disabilities. If you need this document in an alternative format (e.g., large print, Braille, etc.) please contact Maryland Access Point at 410-313-1234 (voice/relay). LETTERS Message from the County Executive ...........................................6 Message from the Department of Community Resources and Services........................................................................6 COMMISSIONS Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services ....................................................... 8 Howard County Commission on Aging ..................................... 10 Howard County Commission on Disability Issues .................... 10 CHARTS/ARTICLES Benefits Offered by State & Federal Resource Programs......... 12 OFFICE ON AGING AND INDEPENDENCE PROGRAMS Home and Community Based Services Division............. 44 ADRC Division ................................................................ 45 Health and Wellness Division ......................................... 46 Maryland Access Point of Howard County ...................... 47 Fitness Options .............................................................. 48 50+ Center Locations..................................................... 48 Kindred Spirits Social Club............................................. 50 Connections Social Day Program of Howard County....... 51 DIRECTORY 50+ Centers .................................................... 17 ADA Compliance .............................................. 17 ADA, Disability Rights – Technical Support.................... 17 Caregiver Resources ........................................ 17 Support Services .......................................................... 17 Crisis ............................................................... 17 Elder Abuse .................................................................. 17 Emergency Services...................................................... 17 Homeless Services ....................................................... 18 Medical Alert Systems .................................................. 18 Education......................................................... 19 Employment ..................................................... 19 End of Life ....................................................... 20 Bereavement Support Groups....................................... 20 Funeral Associations/Funeral Homes............................ 20 Hospice ........................................................................ 20 Entertainment & Travel .................................... 21 Health & Wellness ........................................... 21 Fitness.......................................................................... 21 Health Education.......................................................... 22 Nutrition/Food/Health Foods........................................ 22 Nutrition Services ......................................................... 22 Recreation & Leisure .................................................... 22 Home Modification & Repairs........................... 23 Architectural Design...................................................... 23 Handyman Services...................................................... 23 Remodeling .................................................................. 24 www.CustomMediaOptions.com Design, Production and Advertising Sales