Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 - December 7 2012
Open Enrollment is the one time of year when ALL people with Medicare can see what new benefits Medicare has to offer and make changes to their coverage if it saves them money. It’s worth it to take the time to review and compare, but you don’t have to do it alone. Call the Maryland Department of Aging at 410-767-1100 or 1-800-243-3425 to get the telephone number of your Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) in your county.
Welcome from the Secretary!
My staff and I are here to serve our most important citizens;
you! I hope you will find this web site an informative and
helpful tool that will assist you and your family with the
various services and programs available through our agency.
Please do not hesitate to contact my office with any questions
or concern.
Gloria G. Lawlah
Secretary of Aging
November is National Family Caregivers Month
Medicaid Waiver for Older Adults
Assisted Living Provider Training
Friday, October 19, 2012
Click here to see the informational flyer.
Please register for this training at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/MDOA.
Maryland Access Point (MAP)
Maryland Access Point (MAP) is a statewide resource for information and assistance about long-term services and supports, particularly for older
adults and individuals with disabilities. If you or someone you know need community services to avoid a nursing home stay or need help with shopping, chores or personal
assistance because of a disability, MAP is a gateway, guide and a single entry point to service providers in your local area.
For more information, access MAP’s wide resource of information and its user friendly website by clicking on this link or calling (410) 767-1100 for
the nearest MAP site in your community.
Innovations in Aging 2012 
The Maryland Department of Aging teamed up with the Virginia Department for the Aging and the District of Columbia Office on Aging to launch Innovations in Aging 2012, a first of its kind regional conference on aging issues. From May 3-5, 2012, thousands descended upon the Gaylord Hotel and Conference Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
Innovations in Aging By the Numbers |
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5,000 |
Attendees over three days |
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1,000 |
Job fair participants |
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350 |
Professional conference registrants |
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300 |
Participants in the Ronald D. Paul Companies Kidney Walk |
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85 |
Total exhibitors |
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8 |
Innovations in Aging 2012 sponsors* |
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1 |
There’s only one JC Hayward! The legendary WUSA*9 anchor served as emcee for the expo |
* AARP, W*USA 9, Leading Age, Medco, Pepco, Maryland Clean Energy, The Beacon Newspapers, and Vitas For more information about Innovations in Aging 2012, visit the website.
Press Releases
- GOVERNOR O’MALLEY COMMENDS THE DEPARTMENT OF AGING ON $2.3 MILLION GRANT
- Power Mostly Restored across Maryland as Heat Wave Persists
- Older Marylanders and Disabled Feel Brunt of Summer Heat and Extreme Weather
- WUSA*9 to Air Innovations in Aging 2012 Special
- Inaugual Innovations in Aging 2012 Expo is a Resounding Success
- Former Maryland Attorney General Reconized for Lifetime Achievements at Fifth Annual Governor's Leadership in Aging Awards
FAQ's
How can I find out what senior services are available in other states?
I don't understand my Medicare benefits. Is there someone I can call who could explain how this insurance coverage works?
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My loved one is a resident of a nursing home and I have begun to notice several signs of neglect. How can I investigate this without alienating the nursing home staff?