Aging
This page provides links
to resources on general aspects of aging.
The
Administration on Aging (AoA)
Through information and referral and outreach efforts at the community level,
AoA seeks to educate older people and their caregivers about the benefits and
services available to help them. Click on Elder
Action: Ideas for Older Persons and Their Families to access electronic
booklets on major topics such as retirement living, home modification, transportation,
caregiving, etc. The National
Institute on Aging provides a series of booklets and fact sheets on various
topics. You can order NIA publications online by sending an email request to
niaic@jbs1.com. You can request publications toll-free by calling 1-800-222-2225.
Send written inquiries to the NIA Information Center, P.O. Box 8057, Gaithersburg,
MD 20898-8057. For additional information on locating community assistance for
seniors, call the Elder Care Locator
at 1-800-677-1116. The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide, directory assistance
service designed to help older persons and caregivers locate local support resources.
National
Institute on Aging Publication List
This site can be used to search for publications on aging-related topics from
the National Institute on Aging. Materials include booklets, fact sheets, videos,
newsletters, training materials, and others. Many materials are available in
electronic format. Call 1-800-222-2225 to order print copies.
Howard
County Office on Aging
The Office on Aging is the principal agency that plans, advocates, develops,
and coordinates programs and services for seniors (60+) and persons with disabilities
(55+). Resources include contact information for senior centers and other services
such as income tax preparation, home delivered meals, health insurance counseling,
legal services, support groups, and others. The site also offers a calendar
of recreational programs for seniors. To obtain copies of their directory of
resources for senior citizens, contact the Office on Aging by phone: 410/313-7212,
fax: 410/313-7465, or e-mail: senioria@co.ho.md.us.
Maryland
Department of Aging
The Department of Aging oversees the delivery of programs, services and benefits
to older persons in Maryland. This site provides overviews and contacts for
a variety of programs and services. The Consumer
Information page offers a listing of free publications. To order, call 410/767-1273.
HS/HSL
Resources by Topic: Aging
As our population lives longer, the study of gerontology has become increasingly
important in many fields including medicine, psychology, sociology, political
science, and law. This can be seen by the increase in university programs, governmental
bodies, political debate, organizations, literature and research devoted to
aging. The Health Sciences and Human Services Library's Aging Web page links
users to a small number of selected Web sites that may be useful to those interested
in the field of aging.
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