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Aging Services

Calvert County Office on Aging
450 West Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD  20678
Phone: 410-535-4606/301-855-1170
Fax: 410-535-1903
ooa@co.cal.md.us

The mission of the Calvert County Office on Aging is to enable senior citizens to avail themselves of a full range of services and programs in order to maintain the best possible quality of life. The Office on Aging endeavors to provide a full range of opportunities and assistance to help perpetuate the seniors' dignity as human beings and enhance feelings of well-being.

• Calvert County services are accessible to individuals with disabilities.
• Programs and activities are open to all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or economic status.
• Some programs are federally funded under Title III of the Older Americans Act.  The Office on Aging serves as the Area Agency on Aging.

Nutrition - An Eating Together Program for seniors, aged 60+ is offered at all of the sites. Click "Nutrition" link for more information and the monthly menu.

Social Services

• Information & Assistance on services, resources and benefits to seniors
• Assistance in securing benefits and services such as energy assistance, food stamps, pharmacy assistance, and Medicaid
• Senior Health Insurance Program
• Assistance for the frail elderly
• Long Term Care Ombudsman
• Support Group for caregivers meets the first Wednesday of each month, 10:30 a.m., Calvert Pines Senior Center.
• Caregiver Support
• Social Security outreach site

CREATE! for Seniors - A program for seniors with developmental disabilities. Click "CREATE! for Seniors" link for more information on the program.

Recreation/ Education

• Bowling Leagues, Cards, Games, Ceramics, Computer Labs, Crafts, Educational Classes, Fine Arts, Game Rooms, Intergenerational Activities, Physical Fitness, Pool & Card Tournaments, Special Event Celebrations/Activities, Trips/Cultural Events, and more

Trips - One-day trips are hosted through your local Office on Aging for persons aged 50-plus. The Office on Aging has taken trips to places like Lancaster, Pennsylvania; West Virginia; and many places in between.

Senior Councils

• Each senior site has the support of a Senior Council, which actively promotes programming and activities. The Senior Councils also raise funds for special activities and equipment. Contact your local senior center for meeting dates and times.

Commission on Aging (COA)

• The Commission on Aging advises the Office on Aging on how to better meet the needs of the county’s senior citizens. Appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, this Commission meets monthly to actively promote the development of senior services and advocate for senior needs.
• Meetings are held at Calvert Pines Senior Center on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 9:00 a.m. and are open to the public.

Friends of Calvert County Seniors, Inc. (FCCS)

• The Friends of Calvert County Seniors, Inc. was established in 1993 to raise funds to assist the county aging services and senior citizens. This resource provides services and assistance that are not available through other sources. The Friends meet monthly at Calvert Pines Senior Center.  FCCS is in need of volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors and committees as well as volunteers to help at our events for seniors.