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Waxter Wisdom Series on Elder Abuse
June 12, 2013 8:30am-4:00pm at the Waxter Senior Center
1000 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

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Welcome from the Secretary!

Secretary Lawlah My staff and I are here to serve our most important citizens; you! I hope you will find this web site an informative and helpful tool that will assist you and your family with the various services and programs available through our agency. Please do not hesitate to contact my office with any questions or concern.                             

Gloria G. Lawlah
Secretary of Aging


Medicaid Waiver for Older Adults

Electronic Billing Webinar Training: webinar date, time and registration link to Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 10:00 am

Register at: https://partreg1.mc.iconf.net:443/
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Maryland Access Point (MAP)

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 Maryland Access Point (MAP) is a statewide  resource for information and assistance about  long-term services and supports, particularly for  older adults and individuals with disabilities. If  you or someone you know need community services to avoid a nursing home stay or need help with shopping, chores or personal assistance because of a disability, MAP is a gateway, guide and a single entry point to service providers in your local area.
For more information, access MAP’s wide resource of information and its user friendly website by clicking on this link or calling (410) 767-1100 for the nearest MAP site in your community.

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The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is conducting the IDEAL Study as a special project within the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging to learn more about healthy aging. Participants in IDEAL are 80 and older, are in excellent health and are mentally sharp. This research will help scientists observe the aging process and identify the secrets of aging well. Learn more about IDEAL and its parent study -- the Baltimore Longitudinal Study on Aging -- by clicking on the link below.

Link: www.blsa.nih.gov

Online Press Room

Secretary Lawlah Visits Eastern Shore Storm Victims



Courtesy: WMDT Channel 47
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FAQ's

  • How can I find out what senior services are available in other states?

  • I don't understand my Medicare benefits. Is there someone I can call who could explain how this insurance coverage works?

  • My loved one is a resident of a nursing home and I have begun to notice several signs of neglect. How can I investigate this without alienating the nursing home staff?

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