From Harford County government: Offering a wealth of resources for seniors, and their adult family members and caregivers, Harford County’s Department of Community Services Office on Aging will hold a Senior Resource Fair on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. This free event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the McFaul Activity Center, 525 […]
Raimondi: “Not One Mall or Department Store in Maryland Provides Battery Operated Shopping Carts”
From Peter S. Raimondi: I am an 88 year old polio survivor. Since I was 17 years of age, I have fought for the rights of the disabled and elderly. In the last 10 years or so with the help of Maryland Commission on Civil Rights, I have gotten approximately 100 restaurants to supply chairs […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Warns of the Rise in Scams Targeting Seniors
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputies are taking this opportunity to educate about scams that target seniors and other vulnerable adults in our communities. Sheriff Bane is committed to providing safety information to help community members recognize these scams and avoid becoming a victim. As summer approaches and more people […]
Elderly Belcamp Man Rescued From Woods Near Home Wednesday Night
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: [January 3, 2013, Belcamp, MD] — At approximately 8 p.m. on January 1, 2013 Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Golden Eagle Way in Belcamp for a report of a missing elderly male. Upon arrival the deputies were told that Gary E. Folley, 67, was missing […]
State and Local Officials Celebrate the Union Between Aging & Disability Communities in Harford County
From Harford County government: On Tuesday, July 31 the Harford County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) held an event at the Liriodendron celebrating the union between the aging and disability communities. Those in attendance were Maryland Department of Aging Secretary Gloria Lawlah, Harford County Executive David R. Craig, and Department of Community Services Director […]
Harford County Office on Aging Four Year Plan; New Technology Allows Citizens to Provide Feedback from Home
From Harford County government: Under the Older Americans Act and through the State of Maryland, the Harford County Department of Community Services Office on Aging is responsible for planning, coordinating and funding a comprehensive network of services for senior adults. Every four years, the Office on Aging develops a plan for programs and services for […]
Notice of Public Hearing: Area Plan for Services for the Elderly in Harford County
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Community Services’ Office on Aging, acting in its capacity as the Area Agency on Aging for Harford County, will hold a public hearing on the Area Plan for Services for the elderly which will encompass the years October 1, 2011 – September 30, 2015. The public […]
Del. James: “This Was a Challenging Session, Perhaps the Most Difficult of My Years Here in Annapolis”
From the office of Del. Mary-Dulany James: Dear Friends, The 2011 Session ended three Mondays ago in a flurry of action that I wanted to update you on. I also wanted to let you know of some of this year’s highlights, and some issues that are ongoing. This was a challenging session, perhaps the most […]