Aging & Community Centers

Senior Information & Assistance

The Aging & Community Centers Division of the Department of Community Services promotes the health and welfare of Charles County’s senior citizens by providing direct services as well as information concerning benefits, services, and programs for older persons.

Through Senior Information & Assistance, the elderly age 60 and older and their families may access information about programs, services, and benefits.

Housing

• Subsidized Housing
• Tax Credit for Homeowners & Renters
• Weatherization & Home Repair
• Energy Assistance
• Shared Housing
• Assisted Living

Benefit Programs

• Social Security
• SSI
• Food Stamps
• Pharmacy Assistance
• Medicare/Medicaid Assistance
• Veterans Benefits
• Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)
• Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)

Transportation

• Medical
• Shopping
• Senior Centers

Frail Elderly

• Adult Day Care
• Nursing Home Care
• Needs Assessment/Geriatric Evaluation
• Telephone Reassurance/Friendly Visiting
• In-Home Services
• Respite Care
• Protective Services
• Meals on Wheels/Home Delivered Meals

Senior Centers

• Daily Meals/Nutrition Programs
• Social Activities
• Physical Fitness
• Educational Programs
• Senior Center Plus/Special Assistance
• Health Screenings

Social Recreational

• Senior Citizen Clubs
• Special Events

Other Programs

• Health Insurance Counseling
• Income Tax Assistance
• Legal Assistance
• Loan Closet
• Volunteer Opportunities