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The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities operates a number of programs and facilities for senior citizens in the area.  These include educational programs, recreation, health screenings, meals, and more. For active seniors in West County, the O’Malley Senior Center on Odenton Road is your source of programming.  For a current schedule of activities, classes, and trips, call the center at 410-222-6227 or visit Senior Center Activities  

Senior Volunteer Programs

The Department of Aging and Disabilities sponsors a number of programs for active senior adults who wish to volunteer their time.

Foster Grandparents
410-222-2FGP
This program is for adults ages 60+ who are able to commit to 15-20 hours per week to work with children.  Participants receive a tax free stipend and lunch at the work site.

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
410-222-4464
Matches senior volunteers with meaningful volunteer work.

Senior Care and Transportation Programs

If you or a loved one is in need of more critical care, the Department offers a number of additional services geared toward mentally and physically disabled seniors.  If you are unclear which services you are eligible for, call the Department’s main number at 1-800-492-2499.

Adult Public Guardianship
410-222-4464
Helps families locate a guardian to look after personal needs, general welfare, and medical decisions. 

Community Care Partnership
410-222-4368
Works with clients who are at risk of entering a nursing home who wish to remain in their own home for as long as possible.

Friendly Visitor Program
410-222-4464
For those who are homebound, this program provides them with a weekly friend visit by a volunteer who lives in the same geographic area.

Nutrition Program
410-222-4464
If you are tired of eating alone or simply want to get out of the house more often, there are 20 sites throughout the county where you can meet and eat.

Home Delivered Meals
410-222-4464
Homebound seniors who are unable to shop or cook can have two meals delivered each weekday by a volunteer.  Special diets can be accommodated.

Medicaid Waiver Program
410-222-4464
The waiver allows Medicaid funds to be used to purchase services to keep you in your home or an assisted living facility.

Medical Assistance Personal Care Program
410-222-4464
This program helps with bathing, meal preparation and chores for those who are frail or disabled, but still remain at home.

Ombudsman
410-222-4464
Provides assistance in choosing a long term care facility, or help with concerns once you are in such a facility.

Respite Care Referrals
410-222-4464
When relief is needed for the primary care giver.

Senior Housing Information
410-222-4464
Information on assisted living, nursing homes, and other housing options for seniors.

Telephone Reassurance Program
410-222-4464
For seniors who live alone who would like someone to call each day to make sure they are doing well.

Van Transportation
410-222-4826
Schedule rides to senior centers or in county medical or shopping trips.

Other Senior Programs

In addition to the programs listed above, the department offers two additional programs that are open to everyone:

Legal Assistance
410-263-8330
Free legal assistance, advice and representation on civil matters for residents ages 60 and older.

National Family Caregiver Support Program
410-222-4464
Support and information for those who are caring for an older relative or spouse.

Senior Medicare Patrol
410-222-4464
Helps reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicare/Medicaid system.

Assisted Living and Adult Day Care Programs

There are also a number of assisted living and adult day care facilities in West County.  Below is a representative list of what is currently offered in our area:

Evergreen Assisted Living
Jessup
301-604-1761

Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Crownsville
410-923-6820

Friendship Station Catholic Charities
Odenton
410-519-6085