Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
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Adina Brode, Director
Email: abrode@garrettcac.org
Phone: 301-334-9431 ext 143
Fax: 301-334-8555

  • Older Adults Waiver:

    Case management and services designed to avert nursing home placement of individuals 50 years of age and older desiring to remain in the community

  • Congregate Meal
    “Eating Together” Program:

    5 sites located throughout the county provide well balanced meals to persons 60 years of age or older and their spouse regardless of age.

  • Home Delivered Meals:

    A nutritionally balanced meal is delivered to frail homebound elderly five days a week.

  • Support Services:

    Social, recreational, educational opportunities, trips, legal assistance are offered to older adults at Senior Centers and Eating Together Sites. A telephone reassurance service for homebound elderly is available as well as a cellular phone loaner program.

  • Senior Information and Assistance:

    Persons 60+ are provided assistance in accessing the complex world of services and benefits.

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  • Senior Health Insurance Program:

    Assistance regarding health insurance, including supplemental policies, prescription coverage, long term care insurance and how to access programs available through the State of Maryland.

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  • Health and Fitness Services:

    Flowery Vale Health and Fitness Center provides a holistic approach to the health and fitness of adults 50 year of age and older.

  • Volunteer and Employment Opportunities:

    Many volunteer opportunities are available to individuals interested in assisting the elderly. The Sr. Aide Employment Program provides employment and training to individuals meeting program criteria.

  • In Home Services:

    In-home service to seniors 65+ enabling them to remain independently in their home is available through the Sr. Care Program. Assistance with Respite Care for families caring for Alzheimer’s patients or persons with related disorders is offered.

  • Guardianship:

    By court appointment, the AAA acts as guardian of person for disabled elderly 65 years of age or older.

  • Ombudsman:

    Trained staff ensure that the rights of residents of long term care facilities are upheld and that they receive the quality of care they are entitled to under the law.

  • National Family Caregiver
    Support Program:

    Provides assistance to family members who are the caregivers to individuals 60 years and older or to grandparents and other relatives age 55 and older who have assumed care of a child 18 years of age or younger

Senior Centers, Nutrition Sites and Fitness Center:

Mary Browning Senior Center

 Days of Operation: Mon., Wed., Fri.
Hours: 8:30 – 4:30
Location: 104 E. Center Street, Oakland, MD 21550
Phone: 301-334-9431, ext. 134
Grantsville Senior Center 
 Days of Operation: Tue., Wed., Thur.  
Hours: 8:30 – 4:30
Location: 125 Durst Court, Grantsville, MD 21536                                                   
Phone: 301-895-5818
Friendsville Community Center
 Days of Operation:Mon., Tue., Wed.
Hours: 10:00 – 3:00
Location: 947 Community Drive, Friendsville, MD  21531
Phone: 301-746-5300
Flowery Vale Health & Fitness Center
 Days of Operation: Mon. – Fri.
Hours: Mon. – Thur. 9:00 – 6:00 Fri. 9:00 – 4:00
Location: 204 South Street, P.O. Box 248, Accident, MD 21520
Phone: 301-746-8050
Swanton Nutrition Site
 Days of Operation:Mon. & Tue.
Hours: 9:00 – 1:30
Location: Swanton Community Bldg. 3335 Swanton Road, Swanton, MD  21561
Phone: 301-387-9191
Kitzmiller Nutrition Site
 Days of Operation: Wed. & Thur.
Hours: 9:00 – 1:30
Location: Kitzmiller Community Bldg. 104 W. Center St., Kitzmiller, MD  21538
Phone: 301-453-3445

 

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