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Please read: Frequently Asked Questions: FAQs about COVID-19 and Older Adults:
The Maryland Department of Aging has implemented a new statewide Caregiver Services Corps (CSC) program, with the goal of enabling older adults to remain in their homes with the support systems in place to do so.
The objectives of the service include:
- Providing back-up support to informal caregivers of older adults (family or friends) who are unable to provide care due to their own illness, exposure to COVID19, or other temporary constraint.
- Providing access to volunteers who can assist older adults who, due to the impacts of COVID19, have suddenly found they need help with everyday tasks.
- Preventing hospitalizations of older adults that may be a result of lack of needed care in their homes.
Sign up for Senior Call Check here or call 1-866-50-CHECK:
The Senior Call Check program is a free resource to MD residents
over 65+ and we recommend all seniors use the program as a resource during the
COVID-19 global pandemic. Senior Call Check phone lines are open M-F 8 am-5 pm
and Saturday 9 am-3 pm. During these
hours, seniors can call toll-free 1-866-50-CHECK (1-866-502-0560) and
register with a live agent. Registration is also available
online 24/7, click here.
- The
verification and enrollment process can be completed within 24 hours Monday –
Saturday.
- We will
provide messages and updates regarding the COVID-19 outbreak where to find
support if you need it.
- Trained volunteers are outreaching to participants with the option of live weekly calls. The State of Maryland is listening to the needs and concerns of our older residents, in real time, and we will connect you to essential services and supports.
- Finally,
regarding our emergency preparedness for handling possible disruption from COVID-19,
we can provide you information at this time of need.
Please read program details here: https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/senior-call-check.aspx
The Maryland Department of Aging is pleased to announce the launch of
Sharing Your Life Stories, an initiative to engage older Marylanders in storytelling. This initiative is a part of the Department’s effort to address social isolation. Share Your Life Stories is designed to give older adults throughout the state a chance to engage and connect with others in a safe and creative environment. To learn more or to regsiter for an upcoming event,
click here or the button above.
Additional resources:
ACL Administration for Community Living "What do Older Adults and People with Disabilities Need to Know?"
https://acl.gov/COVID-19
Mental Health Resources:
Information sheets on older adult mental health:
Prevention of Isolation:
Video PSAs Regarding the COVID-19 and Older Adults from Secretary Kramer:
YouTube Playlist (view all):
This is a rapidly evolving situation and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) will provide updates as they become available. Be safe and stay healthy!