Categoriescommunity health for seniorsMontgomery County Aging and Disability Services has compiled a list of resources for older adults to help them manage their health and safety in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CategoriesUncategorizedWe hope that each of you are taking best care, practicing social distancing, and getting some quality time while adjusting to these unprecedented times. Around the world, festivals, college commencements, sporting events, conferences and community celebrations are being cancelled or postponed due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. As you know, things are evolving fast in Montgomery County, around the state, and all over the U.S. Due to our concerns about the health and safety of all, we have decided to postpone AAHP Community Day. Most of the County facilities are closed and we are being advised to plan for the Fall. We are working on dates in October or November. Hopefully, things will be better.
Categoriescommunity health for seniors UncategorizedMontgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is recognizing local stores that have set aside special times for seniors as they shop for groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting Thursday, March 19, […]
Categoriesfor seniors UncategorizedOne in four Americans aged 65+ experiences a fall each year. Make your home a “Fall-Free Zone” by checking off the safety considerations in this checklist produced as a partnership between AAHP and the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service.
Categoriescommunity health for seniorsOn Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 AAHP’s Aging subcommittee sponsored its first File of Life Completion event at The People’s Community Baptist Church for the Generation One ministry, which brings together […]
CategoriesUncategorizedThe U.S. Census Bureau will hire hundreds of thousands temporary positions to assist in the 2020 Census. Census results determine Congressional representation and the allocation of taxpayer dollars towards infrastructure and public service.
Categoriesfor seniors UncategorizedCA’s Career Gateway Program helps people age 50 and older navigate the job search process. Each participants learns how to hone their resume, polish their networking and interviewing skills, use Internet job search resources more effectively, and turn their age and experience to their advantage.
Categoriesfor seniorsMaryland is the first state in the country to start a free, opt-in, telephonic service to check on Maryland’s older residents, all across the state.
Categoriesfor seniors UncategorizedTake a stroll around the grounds of Brookside Gardens and celebrate our official state exercise–walking! Doctors from “Walk with a Doc” will inspire you to through movement and conversation!
Categoriesfor seniors UncategorizedAAHP’s aging liaison Elisse Barnes collaborated with Jim Resnick of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) to combine AAHP’s health screenings with free home safety inspections provided by MCFRS. In observance of Fall Prevention Awareness Month in September, AAHP completed 43 home safety checks. In this engagement, AAHP, Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services and the Community Risk Reduction Section of MCFRS touched African American seniors in all parts of Montgomery County from Germantown to Burtonsville to Takoma Park.
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