Bay Weekly Partners in Your Care
Arbor Terrace Waugh Chapel
Opening in the spring of 2019, Arbor Terrace Waugh Chapel offers brand-new one- and two-bedroom and studio senior living apartments with special services for people needing care support, memory care and medication management.
On Friday, Oct. 4 (4-6pm) Get an early look at the Arbor Terrace Waugh Chapel Welcome Center grand opening, with food, drinks, music and hard-hat tours of the community.
On Wednesday Oct. 10 (11:30am-1:30pm) potential residents and families learn more over lunch at the Crofton Country Club. rsvp: Lisa Knoll, Director of Business Development: 410-279-0678 or [email protected].
2535 Evergreen Rd., Gambrills, 410-941-3119, [email protected]
Alliance in Aging
We are trustworthy, professional, certified care managers. We advocate for our clients and their families independent of other service agencies.
Lynn Carr, Certified Nurse Care Manager, RN, MA, CCM: 410-867-2042, 410-507-0915 (cell), www.allianceinaging.com
Bay Community Health
Formerly Owensville Primary Care and Shady Side Medical Associates have now joined forces as Bay Community Health to offer a wide variety of patients affordable premium medical and behavioral health care, care management and enrollment eligibility services, all in community settings.
134 Owensville Rd., West River, 410-867-4700
6131 Shady Side Rd., Shady Side, 410-867-2200
Caring Transitions of Annapolis
Caring Transitions is the largest company in America specializing in senior moves, downsizing, liquidations, estate sales and clean outs. We want to help you transition to your next stage stress-free and can handle all your needs.
Caring Transitions of Annapolis works in Anne Arundel County, Prince George’s County and on the Eastern Shore.
Mimi Shea, Principal, 410-562-8398, www.caringtransitionsannapolis.com
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ComForCare Home Care
Non-medical home-care agency providing compassionate help to people who need assistance with their daily activities so they can remain independent and live the best life possible in the comfort of their own homes. Licensed as a residential service agency by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Health Care Quality. License #R3878.
Tom Bolander, Principal:
19 E Chesapeake Road, Owings
846 Ritchie Highway, #L-2, Severna Park
443-295-3589, www.ComForCare.com
Dunkirk Vision
Dunkirk Vision provides vision improvement with glasses, contact lenses and surgical correction; treatment for eye conditions, including cataracts, computer vision syndrome and dry eyes; and eye diseases, from pink eye to diabetic eye disease.
Drs. Perry Lucente and Rose Susel Lucente
10335 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk, 443-964-6730, www.dunkirkvision.com
Edward Jones
We use an established process to understand what is most important to you so that we can provide appropriate personalized solutions to accomplish your goals. Once we’ve done this, we partner with you over your lifetime to keep you on track.
M. Taylor DeBord: 3140 W. Ward Rd., Ste. 108, Dunkirk, 410-257-4506, www.edwardjones.com
Eric Eitel: 10425 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk,
410-257-1308, www.edwardjones.com
Robert A. Riffe, AAMS®: 3920 Old Town Rd., Huntingtown, 410-414-8078, www.edwardjones.com
Edward Turbush, CFP®, AAMS®: 23680 Three Notch Rd., Ste. 202, Hollywood, 301-373-2780, www.edwardjones.com
Sean McGuire, CRPC®: 12865 HG Trueman Rd., Ste. 2-A, Lusby, 410-394-3686, www.edwardjones.com
Ryan D. Payne: 2319 Mount Harmony Rd., Owings,
410-257-6731, www.edwardjones.com
Jeffery P. Quesenberry, AAMS® and Crystal S Barker, CFP®, CRPC®: 1020 Prince Frederick Blvd., Ste 201, Prince Frederick, 410-257-0384, www.edwardjones.com
Lee Ritter: 81 Monnett Ct., Prince Frederick,
410-257-6827, www.edwardjones.com
Justin P. Ruest, CFP®: 162 Main St., Ste. 1, Prince Frederick, 410-257-3974, www.edwardjones.com
Kody A. Slayton: 80 Sherry Ln., Ste. 102, Prince Frederick, 410-705-5821, www.edwardjones.com
Lisa M. Grimes: 14350 Solomons Island Rd., Ste., 204A, Solomons, 410-394-1765, www.edwardjones.com
Joanie Smith, AAMS: 23076 Three Notch Rd., Ste. 301, California, 301-863-0116, www.edwardjones.com
Elderberry Senior Services
Offering professional, quality, careful, educated, personal, non-medical concierge care services to help seniors live more independently, safely and happily for as long as possible in their own homes. We provide a range of services tailored to the individual needs and wants of our clients. Call us today for an in-home consultation with you and/or your adult children or family.
Linda Hubbard, Principal: 443-221-3317, [email protected]
Ferrante & Dill, Attorneys at Law
Recognizing the challenges of planning for the future while living in the present, we guide you through preparations and planning to make sure your assets are protected in the manner you see fit.
141 Main St., Prince Frederick, 410-535-6100,
The Gardens of Annapolis
A newly renovated community offering seniors 62+ and their pets maintenance-free living with amenities galore in the heart of Annapolis. At home, there are spacious community areas, gracious evening dining, housekeeping and a hair salon and barbershop. For recreation, there is a computer center and library, community movie theater, craft room, game and billiards room, bocce ball and shuffleboard court plus social and recreational outings. For fitness there’s a fitness center with free weights and group classes. For mobility, there’s scheduled transportation via community bus.
931 Edgewood Rd., Annapolis, 410-295-5644, www.gardensofannapolis.com
Health and Mobility
A quality-of-life store for all your mobility needs, offering sales and rentals; free delivery and troubleshooting in your home. Medicare eligible in 2019.
342 Ritchie Hwy., Severna Park, 410-412-8070, www.healthandmobillity.com
Law Offices of Rose C. Crunkleton
Concentrating in estate planning, trusts, guardianships and probate matters.
3150 West Ward Rd., Suite 301, Dunkirk, 410-257-1057, www.rosecrunkletonlaw.com
Response Senior Care
Response Senior Care’s mission is to provide the highest level of non-medical, in-home care for adults 18 and older. Our caregivers are available to assist your loved one’s desire to remain in their own home for as long as possible. Please call us and share about the needs of your loved ones — and your needs, as well. We provide a no-cost, no-obligation initial assessment.
Johnnie and Gary Franklin, Principals: 1831 Forest Dr., Annapolis, 410-571-2744, www.response-seniorcare.com
Senior CompuCare of Anne Arundel County
Call our professional, patient staff to solve all your computer problems. We come to you.
Christina Hoffman, Principal: 443-274-7858, www.seniorcompucare.com
Spring Arbor Assisted Living
Personally designed assisted living and memory care programs for frail elderly in need of assistance with activities of daily life or memory care.
Every day at Spring Arbor is a celebration of life because it’s all about how you live. Residents feel loved, and families enjoy peace of mind knowing we provide 24-hour nursing care.
345 Ritchie Hwy., Severna Park, 410-544-7774, www.springarborliving.com
Trusted HomeTransitions
Assisting families to find solutions to the complex task of ensuring that the family home is ready to provide maximum resale value, and that items no longer of value are disposed of in the best fashion – sold, donated or removed. Our motto: Clean it up. Fix it up. Get it sold.
Doug Burkhardt, principal: 1125 West St., Ste. 263, Annapolis, 410-353-0909, www.trustedht.com
Twin Beaches Cosmetic Dentistry
Our mission is to give you a unique dental experience, with such innovations as our in-house Dental Savings Plan, BOTOX® as a therapy for jaw pain and as dental cosmetic enhancements, ClearCorrect and Invisalign.
Drs. Cynthia Sclater and Rhiannon DeLeon:
8501 Bayside Rd., Ste. C4, Chesapeake Beach,
443-646-5486, www.twinbeachesdentistry.com
Community Directory
Government and local organizations ready to help
- Aging and Disabilities Departments
Providing options and resources to older adults and adults with disabilities to enable them to live independent and meaningful lives. Seniors — including family members and caregivers — should make this county department their first step for all questions about aging and retirement; provides information plus many services and referrals.
As Maryland Access Point offices, they serve as a single point of entry for seniors and adults with disabilities who are seeking resources to minimize confusion, enhance individual choice and support informed decision-making. Wide service range includes information and referral, benefits screening, telephone reassurance and more. Trained staff can assess needs and provide resources and referrals to appropriate agencies.
AACo Dept. of Aging and Disabilities
2666 Riva Rd. Heritage Complex, Ste., 400 Annapolis, 410-222-4257, 800-492-2499, www.aacounty.org/aging
Calvert County Office on Aging
410-535-4606, www.co.cal.md.us
- Back to School
Anne Arundel Community College
For-credit courses are tuition-free for seniors age 60 and older who register by the first day of the credit term. Seniors pay only a $25 per term registration fee, plus student and course fees. To get started, complete the college application. You only need to apply once, then register for classes online or in person with all other credit students.
101 College Parkway, Arnold, 410-777-2222, www.aacc.edu
College of Southern Maryland
For Marylanders 60 and over, credit course tuition is waived in many classes. To be enrolled, apply for admission, then register for classes online or in person.
Prince Frederick Campus: 115 J.W. Williams Rd.;
La Plata Campus: 8730 Mitchell Rd.;
Leonardtown Campus: 22950 Hollywood Rd.;
301-934-2251, www.csmd.edu/apply-register/credit
University of Maryland
The Golden Identification Card Program allows retired Marylanders, 60 and over, to take courses at College Park, tuition-free. Golden ID students can also take part in cultural and social events, course recommendations and peer advising. Apply or register in person at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or the Golden ID Student Program, first floor, Mitchell Building.
301-314-8219, 301-314-8385, www.registrar.umd.edu/
current/registration/golden-id.html
- Food
AACo Food and Resource Bank
Distributes food and other resources, including medical supplies, furniture and appliances to those in need; also supplies food pantries throughout Anne Arundel County.
By appointment M-F 9am-3pm (closed 12-1pm);
120 Marbury Dr., Crownsville, 410-923-4255, www.aafoodbank.org
End Hunger in Calvert County
Offers many programs to create permanent solutions that help move individuals from dependency to self-sufficiency; also supplies food pantries throughout Calvert County; online listing of food pantries throughout Calvert.
At Chesapeake Church, Huntingtown, 410-257-5672, www.endhungercalvert.org
South County Assistance Network (SCAN)
Providing emergency food Th and Sa 9am-noon
St. James’ Parish, 5757 Solomons Island Rd., Lothian,
www.scanfoodpantry.org
Southern Maryland Food Bank
Provides a steady supply of bulk food to grass root organizations that assist those in need without prejudice. Online list of food pantries throughout Calvert County
22 Irongate Dr., Waldorf, 301-274-0695, www.southern
marylandfoodbank.com/calvert-county-pantry
- Health Departments
Preserving, promoting and protecting public health through a variety of services including clinics (immunizations, smoking cessation, mental health and addictions care, among others); enforcing laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety; and investigating public health problems and hazards in an era of globalization; a source for some vital records
AACo Dept. of Health
3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, 410-222-7095, www.aahealth.org
Calvert County Dept. of Health
975 Solomons Island Rd., North, Prince Frederick,
410-535-5400, www.calverthealth.org
Maryland Dept. of Health
The Vital Records Administration provides copies of birth, death, divorce, adoption and life event records; fee charged.
410-767-6500, 877-463-3464, www.health.maryland.gov/vsa
- Help When You Need it
Telephone Reassurance Programs
Trained volunteers make daily, safety-check phone call seven days a week to countains 55 and older (50+ in Calvert) who live alone.
Anne Arundel County: 410-222-4257, www.aacounty.org/services-and-programs/telephone-reassurance-program
Calvert County Office on Aging: 410-535-4606, www.co.cal.md.us
Partners in Care/Connect America
Seniors and their families pool donated time and talents to help older adults 55+ in AA Co. remain independent in their homes; volunteer members make home repairs; offer rides and companionship; van transportation service also available. Sponsor of Anne Arundel County Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
8151-C Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, 410-544-4800,
800-227-5500, www.partnersincare.org
- Home Repair
Arundel Community Development Services
Assists AA countians in getting no- or low-interest loans to rehabilitate, repair or provide handicap accessibility to their homes; also counseling to prevent foreclosure.
410-222-7600, www.acdsinc.org
Christmas in April/Calvert County
Volunteers preserve and revitalizing houses, assuring that elderly and low-income Calvert County homeowners live in warmth, safety and independence; apply by Oct. 31 for April 2019 workday.
410-535-9044, www.christmasinaprilcalvertcounty.org
Rebuilding Together/AACo, Inc.
Volunteers makes home repairs for low income, elderly and disabled homeowners and veterans; by applications; many affiliates nationwide; formerly Christmas in April.
410-923-9992, www.rebuildingtogetheraac.org
- Hospice
Multi-disciplinary teams provide compassionate physical, psycho-social and spiritual support to individuals and families affected by advanced illness wherever they call home and regardless of ability to pay; in home and at Hospice Houses; offering many classes and support groups, including bereavement services.
Hospice of the Chesapeake
90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, 410-987-2003, 800-745-6132, www.hospicechesapeake.org
Calvert Hospice
238 Merrimac Ct., Prince Frederick, 410-535-0892, www.calverthospice.org
- Registers of Wills
Guaranteeing that you last wishes will be carried out; protects the entitlement of you heirs, legatees and creditors; and assures that proper Maryland taxes and fees will be collected. Information and Guidance offered online, by phone and in person.
Anne Arundel County
Honorable Lauren M. Parker, Register
Circuit Courthouse, 8 Church Circle, Ste. 403, Annapolis, 410-222-1430, 800-679-6665, www.registers.maryland.gov/main/ annearundel.html
Calvert County
Honorable Margaret H. Phipps, Register
Courthouse, 175 Main St., Prince Frederick,
410-535-0121, 888-374-0015, www.registers.maryland.gov/main/ calvert.html
- Respite Care
Supporting caregivers with short-term breaks; types of respite care, include in-home care, adult-care facilities, social day groups and emergency respite care.
AACo Respite Care Referral Program
A registry of self-employed home-care workers who can provide respites of direct, hands-on personal care or companion care for a disabled or elderly person at home.
410-222-4257, 800-492-2499; www.aacounty.org/aging
Calvert County Respite Care: Office on Aging
A list of social services including legal aid, caregivers, behavioral health counselors and long-term care. Find more respite support in Calvert County’s 2018 caregiver newsletter.
450 W. Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick, 410-535-4606, 301-855-1170; www.co.cal.md.us/index.aspx?nid=113
- Senior Centers
Offering classes, companionship, field trips, health screenings and hot nutritious lunches to people 55+. Most offer monthly activity schedules.
Anne Arundel County
Annapolis Senior Activity Center
Wiley H. Bates Heritage Park, 119 South Villa Ave., Annapolis, 410-222-1818, www.aacounty.org/aging
Arnold Senior Activity Center
44 Church Rd., Arnold, 410-222-1922, www.aacounty.org/aging
Brooklyn Park Senior Activity Center
Closing for a $1.7 million revitalization.
202 Hammonds Ln., Baltimore, 410-222-6847, www.aacounty.org/aging
Lothian Senior Activity Center
Just opened this month
1228 Mt. Zion Marlboro Rd., Lothian,410-222-7440, www.aacounty.org/aging
O’Malley Senior Activity Center
1275 Odenton Rd., Odenton, 410-222-6227,
www.aacounty.org/aging
Pasadena Senior Activity Center
4103 Mountain Rd., Pasadena, 410-222-003, www.aacounty.org/aging
Pascal Senior Activity Center
125 Dorsey Rd., Glen Burnie, 410-222-6680, www.aacounty.org/aging
Senior Center Plus
A structured, supervised day program for seniors who may not be able to navigate the Senior Activity Centers independently.
410-222-4366, 800-492-2499, www.aacounty.org/aging
South County Senior Activity Center
27 Stepneys Ln., Edgewater, 410-222-1927, www.aacounty.org/aging
Calvert County
North Beach Senior Center
9010 Chesapeake Ave., 410-257-2549, www.co.cal.md.us/visitors/seniors
Southern Pines Senior Center
20 Appeal Ln., Lusby, 410-586-2748, www.co.cal.md.us/visitors/seniors
Calvert Pines Senior Center
450 West Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick, 410-535-4606, 301-855-1170, www.co.cal.md.us/visitors/seniors
- Transportation
Annapolis Transportation Dept.
City bus transportation for seniors. Discounts; door-to-door service and wheelchair lift buses available. Rsvp special-needs service. 410-263-7964, www.annapolis.gov/government/city-departments/transportation
AACo Office of Transportation
Curb-to-curb van transportation for seniors over 55 and adults with disabilities. Transport provided to nutrition sites, medical appointments, dialysis and senior centers by rsvp. AA County also provides coupons for discounted taxi cab service for seniors 55 and over and adults with disabilities who meet income guidelines. 410-222-7440, www.aacounty.org/departments/transportation
Calvert County Public Transportation
Fixed routes countywide to senior centers, medical offices, employment areas and major shopping sites. Scheduled routes M-F; limited service on Sa. 60+ with limited income may be eligible for free ridership. Door-to-door van shuttle services available for handicapped riders and senior citizens; call to schedule a pick-up. 410-535-4268, 410-535-4510, www.co.cal.md.us/index.aspx?nid=130