Helpful links to other sites for senior citizens, and the aging population in general
- Alzheimers Association for information and supportive services for persons with Alzheimers and related Dementia.
- Administration on Aging (AoA) Visit the U.S. Administration on Aging website for information about the Older Americans Act, current legislation and federal policy regarding the aging, and links to the National Aging Program Information System (NAPIS).
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) for information on the latest information on Medicaid, Medicare, and Managed Care.
- Charles County Health Dept (CCHD) for information on adult evaluation and review services.
- Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DHMH) for information on becoming an Assisted Living Provider.
- Department of Social Services (DSS) for information on adult protective services, case management for adults, medical assistance/medicaid, and food stamps.
- Legal Aid Bureau, Inc. (LAB) provides free civil legal services in Maryland for low-income people meeting eligibility guidelines.
- Maryland Association of Senior Nutrition Programs (MASNP) provides information on congregate meals and more for counties within Maryland.
- Maryland Department of Aging (MDoA) for information on aging programs and services in other Maryland counties.
- Maryland Health Care Commission - new on-line performance review of Maryland Nursing Homes. Visitors can read the state survey results, quality of care comparisons, etc., for all of the nursing homes across the state. For additional information, you may call toll free: 877-245-1762.
- Maryland Legal Services Corporation (MLSC) site contains information regarding legal assistance programs and links to the People’s Law Library, an on-line resource for persons who wish to obtain information or services on a variety of legal issues, including elder law in Maryland.
- Meals on Wheels Association of American (MOWAA) Visit this site to learn more about meals on wheels programs available throughout the United States.
- Medicare for the latest information regarding Medicare programs, policies, and legislation.
- National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A) is a national resource for locating aging information and services, to find an area agency on aging in your area; links to the national Eldercare Locator. This is a great resource for long-distance caregivers).
- National Council on the Aging (NCOA) this national organization promotes the well-being of older persons through education, research, leadership, and advocacy.
- National Institute on Aging (NIA) a division of the National Institutes of Health, this site provides information on the latest age-related research & advancements in healthy aging.
- National Family Caregiver’s Association (NFCA) is a resource designed to meet the needs of family caregivers, offering information and links to supportive services nationwide).
- Official Maryland Web Sites This site provides a complete listing and links to all Official Maryland Web Sites, including home pages for all State Departments and government agencies in Maryland.
- Pets on Wheels Charles County Pets on Wheels was founded in June of 1996. The goal of Charles County Pets on Wheels is to arrange for volunteers and their pets to visit residents of nursing homes and provide “pet facility therapy.”
- Social Security Administration (SSA) for information on social security benefits.
- U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging learn more about initiatives at the federal level.