Welcome from the Secretary!

Secretary Lawlah My staff and I are here to serve our most important citizens; you! I hope you will find this web site an informative and helpful tool that will assist you and your family with the various services and programs available through our agency. Please do not hesitate to contact my office with any questions or concern.                                     

Gloria G. Lawlah
Secretary of Aging

The Maryland
Department of Aging
will hold Public Hearing's on it's State Plan
during May 2012

                        

For information on the regional public hearings, held to solicit input from the citizens of Maryland for our State Plan on Aging covering Fiscal Years 2013-2016. See the flyer for dates, times and locations.                                                                                                    

Maryland Access Point (MAP)

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  Maryland Access Point (MAP)is a database of   information about long-term supports and services   throughout Maryland.  If you or a loved one needs   to find a daytime caregiver, locate a senior center,   or identify respite program services in your county,                                                                              MAP is the one place you need to look for this                                                                                   information.        

News

  • Register for Innovation in Aging 2012 here

Press Releases

  • MDoA is now on Facebook! Log into your Facebook account and search for Maryland Department of Aging to access our page.
  • Maryland Department of Aging Receives $1.3 Million from the Affordable Care Act to Help Marylanders Navigate Health and Long Term Care Options

FAQ's

  • How can I find out what senior services are available in other states?

  • I don't understand my Medicare benefits. Is there someone I can call who could explain how this insurance coverage works?

  • My loved one is a resident of a nursing home and I have begun to notice several signs of neglect. How can I investigate this without alienating the nursing home staff?

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