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Adina Brode, Director
email: abrode@garrettcac.org
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  • 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.

  • Assisted Living:

    An alternative living arrangement for frail seniors in need of assistance with daily living activities.

  • Senior Information and Assistance:

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

  • 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 55 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 provide 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 Care Giver Support Program:

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

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Home Delivered Meals

Home Delivered Meals

Sites and Facilities:

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Eating Together Sites:

Friendsville Community Building
947 Community Drive
Friendsville, MD
 301-746-5300

Mary Browning Senior Center
104 E. Center Street
Oakland, MD
 301-334-9431 ext 134

Kitzmiller Community Building
5162 Kitzmiller Rd
Kitzmiller, MD  
301-453-3445

Swanton Community Building
3335 Swanton, Rd
Swanton, MD
 301-387-9191

Grantsville Sr. Center
125 Durst Court
Grantsville, MD
301-895-5818

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Flowery Vale Health & Fitness Center

Ryan Kentrus, Health and Fitness Director

204 South Street
Accident, Maryland
301-746-8050

A facility for the mature adult 

The Holistic Approach

The Flowery Vale Health & Fitness Center is designed to provide a holistic approach to health and fitness for the mature adult  age 50 and older.

Exercise programs address the physical fitness needs of  members, while educational programs provide up to date information about various health issues.

Exercise classes for individuals with chronic health conditions  are offered. Classes are tailored to meet the unique physical needs of participants. Additionally, support groups will be availableare offered to promote positive health and mental well being.

Periodic health screenings are offered at the facility, as well as other special health events

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