COVID-19 Information

Find a Vaccination Clinic Near You:

Call our call center at 1-855-634-6829 for assistance. Agents are available 8 a.m to 8 p.m.

Or visit "Find a Vaccination Site." For more information about COVID-19, visit:

https://covidlink.maryland.gov

Please read: Frequently Asked Questions: FAQs about COVID-19 and Older Adults:

A Vaccine “Cheat Sheet” and More COVID-19 Resources from the Administration for Community Living

Skilled Nursing Facilities Vaccination Dashboard

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

Beware of both coronavirus scams but in particular vaccine scams. We have compiled various points of reference to help you identify the top coronavirus vaccine scams, ways to avoid vaccine scams, coronavirus scam related articles/resources, and how to report these scams as they are related to the pandemic. Click on "CORONAVIRUS SCAMS" for more detailed information.

Additional Resources:

Caregivers Care Plan Form: https://www.cdc.gov/aging/caregiving/pdf/Complete-Care-Plan-Form-508.pdf

MAP Link 1-844-MAP-LINK (1-844-627-5465) https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/maryland-access-point.aspx

SMP Consumer Fraud Alert: COVID-19

Mental Health Resources:

Maryland Department of Behavioral Health: https://bha.health.maryland.gov/

FAQs:

https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/Documents/FAQ_covid19_Maintaining_Mental_Health.pdf

Information Sheets on Older Adult Mental Health:

Reducing Loneliness and Social Isolation among Older Adults covers the risk factors for and impact of loneliness and social isolation on older adults, tools to identify loneliness in older adults, and interventions and resources to reduce loneliness and isolation.
Increased Access to Mental Health Care for Older Adults: Getting Support during COVID-19 provides information on the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of older adults, relevant services now available through telehealth and Medicare, and links to tools and tips for finding local providers.

Prevention of Isolation:

Learn how to video chat. Here are several instructions from Wikihow:

https://www.wikihow.com/Use-FaceTime
https://www.wikihow.com/Skype
https://www.wikihow.com/Video-Chat-on-Facebook
https://www.wikihow.com/Video-Chat-on-Gmail
https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Viber
https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Google-Hangouts

https://www.wikihow.com/Use-the-Zoom-App

Video Resources:

Video PSAs Regarding the COVID-19 and Older Adults from Secretary Kramer:

YouTube Playlist (view all):

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqxzM7j0G5XYWxbDziyVydD_mHe6657wj

Long PSA released May 22, 2020, 11:13 minutes: https://youtu.be/repS46NiNQ0

Long PSA released March 23, 2020, 9:23 minutes: https://youtu.be/zmeQF9AgAkI

Long PSA released March 16, 2020, 7:47 minutes: https://youtu.be/Hh78OddX9d0

Short PSAs:

Max Your Vax: https://youtu.be/tHcDsgjVGGU

Behavioral Health: https://youtu.be/QCXdHYebtm8

Community for Life^SM: https://youtu.be/BYRTIbPr6FQ

Food Availability: https://youtu.be/sIndYNathbw

Fraud Prevention: https://youtu.be/I25bBMydIEQ

Medications and Caregiving: https://youtu.be/9aBLpdfMiMg

Nursing Homes: https://youtu.be/eQU5s0rgyQk

Ombudsman: https://youtu.be/z852PdG2D1k

Safety: https://youtu.be/idwZH9DR3Ik

Senior Call Check Enhancements: https://youtu.be/2orzt2P82f4

Social Connectedness: https://youtu.be/b0QZZQPgR0w

For additional resources, please visit the designated website for COVID-19 shared by the Maryland Department of Health: https://covidlink.maryland.gov/. 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!