AAHP NEWS

Seniors Ride Free on All County Buses

By aahpadmin00 on August 12, 2021

People over the age of 65 and residents with disabilities are entitled to free transportation on all County buses, including the Ride On, Ride On extRa, Flex, and Flash buses. Even if fares for the general public are reinstated, the ride-free program will continue to operate. The free ride program is also available on a limited number of Metrobus lines that operate inside Montgomery County.

Senior Planet Offering New Digital Essentials Sessions

By aahpadmin00 on August 8, 2021

A new session of Digital Essentials, a virtual course developed especially for carers and receivers of care over the age of 60, is now being offered by Senior Planet. The goal of this free, 6-week virtual course is to teach you how digital tools and platforms can make daily activities more convenient. Registration is now available for the sessions beginning on August 9th and 10th!

Maryland Senior Olympics Now Underway

By aahpadmin00 on August 5, 2021

The Maryland Senior Olympics (MSO) are officially underway and registration is open for many events that will take place through October. Montgomery County will host numerous events for men and women ages 50+ in age-group competitions in sports such as archery, track and field, swimming, tennis, golf, cycling, softball, shuffleboard, 3-on-3 basketball, and more.

COVID-19 Update

By aahpadmin00 on August 2, 2021

According to the CDC, 76.8% of Montgomery County residents have received the first COVID-19 vaccine shot and 70% were fully vaccinated as of last week; however, with Delta variant beginning to make an appearance in the community, infection rates have slightly increased.

Mental Health First Aid Virtual Training

By aahpadmin00 on July 30, 2021

The Primary Care Coalition, in collaboration with Cornerstone Montgomery, will be providing a free, comprehensive virtual course for older adults and those who care for them. This course will be offered to care for the mental health of the older adult population in the midst of the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new normal? The psychological impact of COVID19 and post COVID reality on villages and their members

By aahpadmin00 on June 29, 2021

Seniors are more vulnerable to severe coronavirus illness and have reported higher levels of anxiety and depression throughout the pandemic. AAHP encourages you to get informed on how seniors can empower themselves with insights on how to navigate their mental health in a post-COVID world.

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