Dept. of Aging to hold 2 public hearings, August 9th 2011

PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Ethel Rasmussen
410-887-2379
erasmussen@baltimorecountymd.gov

The Baltimore County Department of Aging (BCDA) will hold two public hearings on its Area Plan on August 9, 2011: the Arbutus Senior Center, 855A Sulphur Spring Road, from 9-10 a.m. and the Parkville Senior Center, 8601 Harford Road, from 6-7 p.m. The Area Plan is a document required of all Area Agencies on Aging that describes the functions, presents relevant demographic trends and outlines the major goals and objectives to be achieved between 2012-2015.

The types of services discussed in the Plan are those provided under Title III of the Federal Older Americans Act and include: case management, a congregate meal program; health screenings; care giving programs; consumer protection; elder abuse, adult protective services; ombudsman; SHIP; guardianship; legal assistance; senior information & assistance; senior center operations; etc.

These hearings are an important part of the public input aspect of the area plan and ensure that the rights of older individuals are not violated in any way. The hearings allow for interested seniors to make recommendations and evaluate the services provided by BCDA. Registration is not required.

For further information, call Senior Information and Assistance at 410-887-2594.

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Ethel R. Rasmussen
Administrator
Program and Resource Development
Baltimore County Government
Department of Aging
611 Central Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204
Direct: (410) 887-2379
Fax: (410) 887-2159
erasmussen@baltimorecountymd.gov