Howard County Visitors Guide 2017

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Howard County offers services that
support older adults in their efforts to
remain healthy, active and independent
while enabling them to age in their
communities if that is what they choose.
The County’s Office on Aging and
Independence, part of Community
Resources and Services, plans, advocates,
develops and coordinates programs
for older adults, their caregivers
and family members. The Office on
Aging and Independence provides
program and referral information
for older adults and adults with
disabilities, along with comprehensive
Bain 50+ Center
5470 Ruth Keeton Way
Columbia, MD 21044
410-313-7213
East Columbia 50+ Center
6600 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
410-313-7680
Elkridge 50+ Center
6540 Washington Blvd.
Elkridge, MD 21075
410-313-5192
Ellicott City 50+ Center
(9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott
City, MD 21042, 410-313-1400)
AND Ellicott City 50+
Fitness Center (9411 Frederick
Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042,
410-313-0727)
Glenwood 50+ Center
2400 Route 97
Cooksville, MD 21723
410-313-5440
Longwood 50+ Center
6150 Foreland Garth
Columbia, MD 21045
410-313-7217
North Laurel
50+ Center
9411 Whiskey
Bottom Road
Laurel, MD 20723
410-313-0380 50+ Howard County
RESIDENTS
50+ Centers
Senior
ResourcesHoward County Office on
Aging and Independence
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, MD 21046
410-313-6410
Senior housing options are numerous,
including independent apartment
communities, assisted living facilities
and nursing homes. The link below
provides a list of facilities in the
area. www.howardcountymd.gov/
Departments/Community-Resources-
and-Services/Office-on-Aging-and-
Independence/Housing-Options
The Howard County Office on
Aging and Independence can
help direct you to the housing
option most appropriate for
you and your loved ones.
SOURCE: HOWARDCOUNTYMD.GOV
assessments, care management, in-
home services, caregiver support, senior
centers and therapeutic social day care.
Offerings include a wide variety of programs
and services including fitness programs,
educational opportunities, art, music,
wellness classes and such recreational
activities as games, clubs and more.
The Office on Aging and Independence
operates six Senior Centers throughout the
county, with a range of offerings, such as
nutrition, therapeutic programs for those
who have additional support needs, and
a club for those recently diagnosed with
dementia. All centers provide a midday meal
for individuals 60 and over. Membership
is free, but registration is required.
NEIGHBOR
RIDE
Volunteer-based transportation service
providing rides to older residents.
5570 Sterrett Place, Suite 102
Columbia, MD 21044
410-884-7433
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