2023 Montgomery County Seniors Resource Guide by The Beacon Newspapers

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2023

MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENIORS’ RESOURCE GUIDE

An annual publication printed as a public service by the BeaconNewspapers in partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Disability Services

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OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND

Dear Friends,

I invite you to look through the 2023 edition of the Montgomery County Seniors’ Resource Guide. It includes information about programs that promote healthy aging, provide needed assistance, support aging-in-place, and much more.

Starting with the Table of Contents, you might find some things you’d like to pursue now and learn about potential options for the future.

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This Guide is possible through a longstanding partnership between Montgomery County government and the Beacon Newspapers. By working together to promote local resources, we help enable residents to live and thrive in Montgomery County throughout their lives.

Sincerely,

y, MarcElrich Marc Elrich County Executive

Dear Resource Guide user:

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5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Adult Day Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Care Management/Caregiver Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Care Management Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 General Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Respite Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Consumer Information/Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Advocacy Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 General Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Crisis Intervention/Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Financial Assistance/Public Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Benefits Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Clothing & Household Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Consumer Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Emergency Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Emergency HELP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Energy Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Financial Services & Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Daily Money Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Financial Planning/Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Foreign Born, Services for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Asian-born . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 French-speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Russian-speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Spanish-speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Montgomery County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Local/Municipal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Grief/Bereavement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Cemeteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Funeral Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Best Senior Care provides personal care services for older adults in the comfort of their homes •Daily living and companionship •Dementia and Alzheimer services •Meal planning, preparation •Medication reminding •Household Chores •Overseeing Mobility, such as walking, to minimize the risk of accidents •Shopping for groceries with or without client •Bathing, grooming and general personal hygiene •Nursing Services •Many more! Low Hourly Rate Call us to learn how you may be qualified for services at no cost to you! 17830 New Hampshire•Suite 302•www.BestSeniorCare.us Family Owned & Operated Call to Schedule An Appointment 301.717.2212 Serving Montgomery County Call Today for Your Complimentary Assessment RSA #R2041 6

7 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 For topical stories and information, visit www.TheBeaconNewspapers.com Health Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Alzheimer’s Disease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Audiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Cancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Diabetes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Disabilities, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Financial Assistance for Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 General Healthcare Info/Referrals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Hearing/Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Insurance/Medicare/Medicare Advantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Kidney Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Mental Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Alcohol & Substance Abuse Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Counseling/Support Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Hospital & Outpatient Treatment/Rehabilitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Supervised Residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Miscellaneous Health Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Organ Donation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Primary Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Rehabilitation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Respiratory Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Home Care/Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Companions/Helpers/Visitors/Non-Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Durable Medical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Home Equipment Suppliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Loan Closets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Home Healthcare Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 In-Home Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Other In-Home Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Hospice/Palliative Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Home Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Hospice Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Hospitals & Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Housing (General Information) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Auctions/Estate Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Complaints/Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Financial Assistance for Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 General Housing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Realtors/Moving/Downsizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Remodeling/Renovation/Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Montgomery County SHIP* www.MedicareABCD.org | SHIP@accessJCA.org Made possible with a grant from the US Administration for Community Living through the State of Maryland and Montgomery County. *Montgomery County State Health Insurance Assistance Program Information and counseling for seniors, adults with disabilities, and their families and caregivers Local Medicare Help! 301.255.4250 Call for FREE, unbiased information 8

9 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 For topical stories and information, visit www.TheBeaconNewspapers.com Housing Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Active Living Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Assisted Living Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Apartment-Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Group Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Continuing Care/LifePlan Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Memory Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Information and Referral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Legal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Elderlaw/Estate Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Miscellaneous Legal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Library Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Nursing & Rehab/Long-Term Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Education/Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Emergency Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Food Stamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Grocery Shopping Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Lunch Sites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Meals-on-Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Specialized Lunch Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Physical Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Physical Security/Medical Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Medical Alert Systems/PERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Recreation/Leisure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Senior Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Senior Programs & Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Theaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Thrift Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Transportation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Escorted Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Medical Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Public Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Senior Center & Program Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Taxi Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Volunteer Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Voting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

ADULT DAY CARE

Adult day care centers, licensed by the state, provide a variety of health, social and recreational services in a protective group setting. Transportation is provided or arranged. Medication management and various types of therapy are also generally offered. Some centers offer weekend services.

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BELLA’S RESERVE, SILVER SPRING ....................301 2445112 CCACC ADULT DAY CENTER, GAITHERSBURG ..............................................301 8207200 EASTER SEALS HARRY & JEANETTE WEINBERG, INTERGENERATIONAL CENTER ....................301 5888700 English and Spanish spoken FOREST SIDE MEMORY CARE ............................202 9667623 IONA SENIOR SERVICES ......................................202 8959448 JCA KENSINGTON CLUBS SOCIAL DAY PROGRAMS ................................202 7353464 For those diagnosed with early stage memory loss RAINBOW ADULT DAY CARE OF GAITHERSBURG ........................................240 6839010 RAINBOW ADULT DAY CARE OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY ................................301 9878889 THE WASHINGTONMCLAUGHLIN ADC TAKOMA PARK................................................301 2706940 HOLY CROSS MEDICAL ADULT DAY CENTER ......301 7547150 Social, recreational and rehabilitative services for seniors and medically disabled adults in a caring, compassionate and positive environment. 9805 Dameron Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902 HolyCrossHealth.org/medical-adult-day-center LOVING CARE; ADULT MEDICAL DAY CARE ......240 4776199 Enjoy your days with friends and exciting activities at our beautiful center. Languages spoken: English, Farsi, Spanish and French. 17051 Oakmont Ave. Suite A, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 www.LovingCareMaryland.com See our ad on page 10.

SinceCaring1977 We’re committed to referring excellent and affordable caregivers to provide daily living assistance. CNAs • LPNs • RNs • Personal Care & Hygiene • Meal Preparation • Light Housekeeping & Laundry • Activity & Appointment Assistance • Shopping • Companionship • Medical Reminders • Exercise Assistance Quality of Life Through Our Quality Home Care 301-421-0200 www.athomecareinc.com Licensed and Serving the Metropolitan area since 1977 CarePatrolservices are always FREE to families as we are compensated by our Referral Network Providers. OVERWHELMED? Searching for Assisted Living or Alzheimer’s Care for a Loved One? LET THE TEAM HELP YOU! A FREE Service for Seniors & Families or HoCoMoCo@CarePatrol.com Your personal advisor will: • Assisted Living Communities • Residential Care Homes Our Specialties • Alzheimer’s Care • Respite Services HowardMontgomery.carepatrol.com 12

FREE service for

& their families-Call 7 days, including evenings. Your local care advisor can provide consultations, assessments and support as they guide you through your care and housing options.

and phone consults, discussing how to cope with the challenges of aging, identifying care services, and assisting with senior housing and rehab decisions.

SUPPORT

CARE MANAGEMENT/CAREGIVER

physical and mental well-being

ALZHEIMER’S AND RELATED DEMENTIA EDUCATION CENTER ....................................18004384380 Free information on dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, research and support MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES .................................... 240 7773000 WINTER GROWTH ................................................301 7747501 Medical Day Program for seniors and adults with disabilities with an on-site

and

social, cognitive health and strength-building activities. 18110 Prince Philip Drive, Olney, MD 20832 www.wintergrowthinc.org GERIATRIC CARE COUNSELING ........................301 3205380 Independent Aging Life Care Specialist since 1994,

virtual

www.gercare.com CAREPATROL OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY ........301 8362605

HowardMontgomery.CarePatrol.comSee our ad on page 12. ADULT DAY CARE – cont. Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 13

ASSESSMENTS An assessment evaluates a person’s

so that a plan for needed services and care can be developed and implemented.

nurse

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providing

Seniors

CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Care

and help caregivers locate and coordinate social, health and

Some also offer counseling, which may be covered by Medicare.

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managers,

well-being)

AGING LIFE CARE ASSOCIATION........................520 8818008 Provides online directory of geriatric care managers nationwide ALBANEZE, BETH HOUSE CALLS, LLC ............301 3466732 CAPITAL CARING HEALTH ................................18008692136 COREWOOD CARE..................................................301 9098117 GRUNBERGER, FELICE C., LCSWC ....................301 5934738 AGING NETWORK SERVICES, LLC ......................301 6574329 Free ½ hour meet & greet! Pioneers in care management since 1982. Home visit, consultation, medical advocacy, long distance care & psychotherapy. 4401 East West Highway, Suite 300, Bethesda, MD 20814 www.agingnetworkservices.com AGING WELL ELDERCARE ..................................301 5935285 With 35 years helping seniors, we provide expert recommendations, advocacy & support to families & loved ones challenged by aging or disability. Open for business and accepting new clients-In person or virtual support. www.care-manager.com See our ad on page 14. COORDINATING SENIOR CARE .......................... 301 7658926 Nurse Care Manager provides assessments, care planning/care coordination and helps seniors

through challenges of aging. Serving Montgomery County and NW Washington for over 25 years. www.coordinatingseniorcare.com

also called geriatric care managers or case managers, perform assessments (evaluations of physical and mental

housing services.

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Aging & Disability Services Mon and Fri: 8:30am – 5:00pm Tue, Wed, & Thur: 8:30am – 7:30pm A free service of your County Government Caringforyouraging parentorlovedone? It’s not all up to you. Call us. 240-777-3000 ADS@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov 16

IONA SENIOR SERVICES ......................................202 8959448 JSSA JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY ........240 8005772 Nonsectarian care management for individuals and families KOREAN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER ..........240 6836663 SINCERAE ............................................................301 3558613 GENERAL RESOURCES ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION, NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA CHAPTER ..........18002723900 CAREGIVER ACTION NETWORK ........................202 4543970 CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER ........................301 7547152 Lending library, support groups and educational programs at Holy Cross Hospital Adult Day Center JCA SENIOR HELPLINE ........................................240 2903311 Answers questions and provides resources related to older adults’ needs and concerns JEWISH COUNCIL FOR THE AGING ....................301 2554200 MARYLAND REL AY..............................................................711 MEDIC ALERT + ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SAFE RETURN ................................................18004325378 Live, 24-hour help line and emergency response service for wandering and medical emergencies SEABURY CARE MANAGEMENT ..........................202 3640020 Licensed Social Workers provide expert guidance & support to families in navigating the complexities of older adult services, including housing & personal care. Short term professional consultations offered. www.seaburycaremanagement.org HOLY CROSS CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER ....301 7547152 Eases

or social

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the burden on caregivers by offering support groups and a resource library for people providing physical, emotional, spiritual

care. 9805 Dameron Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902

“Respite” refers to temporary care provided to people with disabilities so that their families can take a break from the daily routine of

EMERGENCY HELP

HELP programs may provide food, emergency transportation, clothing, furniture and financial assistance.

30 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE – cont.

BETHESDA HELP ..................................................301 3652022 DAMASCUS HELP ................................................301 2534100 GAITHERSBURG HELP ........................................301 2162510 No furniture or clothing assistance; will make referrals GERMANTOWN HELP ..........................................301 4821320 OLNEY HELP ........................................................301 7744334 No transportation or clothing assistance; will provide food and financial assistance ROCKVILLE HELP AND EMERGENCY HEALTH ORGANIZATION … ..........................301 5640800 No transportation assistance WUMCO HELP ......................................................301 9728481 Serving Western Upper Montgomery County; Poolesville, Boyds, Dickerson, Beallsville and Barnesville areas; www.wumcohelp.org ENERGY ASSISTANCE MARYLAND ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MEAP Electrical Universal Service Program EUSP ....240 7774450 Home Energy Programs SALVATION ARMY OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY301 5155354 Washington Area Fuel Fund (Jan. through April) MONTGOMERY ENERGY CONNECTION ............301 7363749 301 7ENERGY Montgomery Energy Connection is your link to energy savings. If you need help lowering or paying your bill. This is where you will find answers. 2425 Reedie Dr, 4th Floor, Wheaton, MD 20901 www.MontgomeryEnergyConnection.org See our ad on pages 22 & 23.

31 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 For topical stories and information, visit www.TheBeaconNewspapers.com

TAX ASSISTANCE DAILY MONEY MANAGERS These companies assist with health insurance claims, checkbook balancing, personal and financial paperwork, and general organization needs. EVERYDAY MONEY MANAGEMENT, LLC ..........301 8012294 HELP UNLIMITED ................................................301 5897438 REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE PROGRAM........................................301 4240656, EXT. 511 Provides budgeting and bill paying for disabled individuals who receive federal benefits TLC DAILY MONEY MENTOR, LLC ......................301 2607428 FINANCIAL PLANNING/INVESTMENTS See also LEGAL SERVICES - Elderlaw/Estate Planning RISK MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC ......................301 8384111 TAX ASSISTANCE AMERICORPS SENIORS/AARP TAXAIDE PROGRAM ......................................240 7772577 COMMUNITY TAX AID, INC ................................202 5477773 Provides tax preparation assistance for those with low incomes COMPTROLLER OF MARYLAND....18006382937 MDTAXES FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE IRS ........................................TTY 18008294059; 18008291040 VITA TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ........240 7771123 OR 311 Provides year-round tax assistance to Montgomery County residents with incomes under $60,000 OAKRIDGE AUCTION GALLERY ..........................703 2911010 Auction, appraisal and advisory services for downsizing and estate planning. Free valuations of fine art, antiques, jewelry and collections. Appraisals for insurance, donation, estate planning and estate taxes www.oakridgeauctiongallery.com See our ad on page 64.

FINANCIAL SERVICES AND

32 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 For a searchable database of resources, see www.BeaconSilverPages.com

GENERAL CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON ..................................................202 7724300 Refugee resettlement program, elderly refugee project, ESOL classes, immigration legal services, and translation services for Montgomery County residents GATEWAYS AT THE BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON ................................301 8810100 For recent immigrants LITERACY COUNCIL OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY ................................240 7152198 ................................................................WWW.LCMCMD.ORG MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT’S INFORMATION AND SERVICE CENTER ..........................311 MONTGOMERY COUNTY REFUGEE CENTER AT MONTGOMERY COLLEGE ..............................240 5671405 MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTER MEDICAL CLINIC, SILVER SPRING ..................301 3842166 U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICE ................................18003755283 ASIAN-BORN ASIAN AMERICAN HEALTH INITIATIVE ............240 7774517 ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER ........................................202 3933572 For Chinese, ext 18; Hindu and Urdu, ext 19; Vietnamese, ext 20; Korean, ext 21 ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCE PROJECT ....................202 8332233 ASSOCIATION OF VIETNAMESE AMERICANS, INC. ............................................301 5886862 Housing, employment and interpretation assistance referrals and immigration BOAT PEOPLE SOS ..............................................703 5382190 Assists Vietnamese immigrants

FOREIGN BORN, SERVICES FOR

33 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 CHINESE AMERICAN SENIOR SERVICES ASSOCIATION ................................301 6793308 Social activities, exercises and classes CHINESE CULTURE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER ............................................301 8207200 Information and referral; free English classes; senior social programs FELLOWSHIP SENIOR CENTER KOREAN ........301 4443100 GOLDEN AGE PROJECT FOR SENIORS ..............301 5886862 KOREAN AMERICAN SENIOR CITIZEN ASSOCIATION ..................................................301 4387304 Adult education; counseling; social services; home care; nutrition services; group activities; healthy aging KOREAN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER ..........240 6836663 Information and referral; case management and counseling; classes; health screenings; health clinic PANASIAN VOLUNTEER HEALTH CLINIC, CCACC GAITHERSBURG ..............................................240 3935950 FRENCH-SPEAKING CHEVY CHASE HOME CARE ................................202 3741240 MOBILEMED ........................................................301 4932400 RUSSIAN-SPEAKING BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON RUSSIANLANGUAGE HOTLINE ....................301 3483838 CHEVY CHASE HOME CARE ................................202 3741240 RAINBOW ADULT DAY CARE ..............................301 7707676 Multi-cultural adult day care program; staff speaks Russian and Romanian SPANISH-SPEAKING CASA OF MARYLAND........................................18667652272 A variety of services for Spanish-speaking immigrants CATHOLIC CHARITIES MEDICAL CLINIC ............301 4348985 CHEVY CHASE HOME CARE ................................202 3741240 LATINO HEALTH INITIATIVE ................................240 7773221 PROYECTO SALUD CLINIC ..................................301 9626173 FOREIGN BORN – cont.

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– cont. SPANISHSPEAKING COMMUNITY OF MARYLAND................................................301 5877217 Immigration and translation assistance TESS COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER ................240 7738260 A variety of services to Spanish-speaking and low-income residents of Silver Spring and Eastern Montgomery County WOMEN’S CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM ........240 7771750 Free mammograms and pap tests for qualified County residents, Spanishspeaking staff is available GOVERNMENT FEDERAL ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING..202 4014634 Funds federal programs for seniors NATIONAL PASSPORT INFORMATION CENTE R18774872778 U.S. State Department 24-hour automated appointment system SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION ..............18007721213 U.S. CAPITOL ........................................................202 2243121 Senate and House of Representatives switchboard U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICE ................................18003755283 WHITE HOUSE COMMENT LINE ..........................202 4561111 STATE MARYLAND ACCESS POINT ............................1844MAPLINK MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY INFORMATION ............................18004927122 For general legislative information, ask for information desk MONTGOMERY COUNTY, WWW.MONTGOMERYCOUNTYDELEGATION.COM For individual legislators, see the blue pages in your telephone book MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION ........................................TTY 18004924575; 18009501682

FOREIGN BORN

35 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 MONTGOMERY COUNTY BIRTH, DEATH AND VITAL RECORDS ................240 7771755 Montgomery County Health Department; also Disease Control COUNTY COUNCIL ..............................................240 7777900 GILCHRIST IMMIGRANT RESOURCE CENTER..240 7774940 REGIONAL SERVICES CENTERS Bethesda/Chevy Chase Services Center........240 7778200 East County Regional Services Center..........240 7778400 Mid-County Regional Services Center..........240 7778101 Silver Spring Regional Area............................240 7775300 Upcounty Regional Services Center..............240 7770311 REGISTER OF WILLS ............................................240 7779600 LOCAL/MUNICIPAL CITY OF GAITHERSBURG ....................................301 2586300 CITY OF ROCKVILLE ............................................240 3145000 CITY OF TAKOMA PARK......................................301 8917100 GOVERNMENT – cont.

37 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 GRIEF/BEREAVEMENT ALSO SEE HOSPICE; HEALTH INFORMATION - Mental Health CEMETERIES FUNERAL PLANNING BURIAL ASSISTANCE ..........................................240 7774550 Offered by Housing Stabilization Services FUNERAL CONSUMERS’ ALLIANCE OF MARYLAND & ENVIRONS ....................................INFOMDFUNERALS.ORG GOING HOME CREMATION AND FUNERAL CARE ..........................................301 2966864 We are committed to providing cremation and funeral packages at reasonable costs for families at our on-premises crematory. 2 Locations - 1091 Rockville Pike Rockville and 519 Mabe Dr Woodbine www.goinghomecares.com/ See our ad on page 38. MACNABB FUNERAL HOME, P.A. ........................410 7474770 When you have experienced the loss of a loved one, you can trust MacNabb Funeral Home to guide you through the process of honoring their life. We offer different services to fit your budget. All faiths welcome! www.macnabbfuneral.com See our ad on page 36. GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE ................................301 4283000 The Washington Area’s Only Non-Profit, Jewish Cemetery. Offering Nearly 25 Years of Caring Service, One Family at a Time. 14321 Comus Road, Clarksburg, MD 20871 www.gardenofremembrance.org | info@gardenofremembrance.org For topical stories and information, visit www.TheBeaconNewspapers.com

39 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 For topical stories and information, visit www.TheBeaconNewspapers.com PETS HEALTH INFORMATION ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION, NATIONAL HELP LINE ....................................18002723900 ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE EDUCATION & REFERRAL CENTER..TTY 18002224225; 18004384380 AUDIOLOGY WS AUDIOLOGY SERVICES ................................301 8380085 CANCER AFTER BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS ABCD..18002212141 Offers person-to-person mentoring and hotline AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ..........................18002272345 CANCER INFORMATION SERVICE ....................18004226237 CHERYL’S HEALTH BOUTIQUE ............................301 3301084 Information and products for lymphedema, mastectomy and cancer patients; wigs/turbans; certified bra fitters; compression hose FOREVER FAITHFUL PET CREMATION AND FUNERAL CARE ..............................................410 5520703 Celebrate your pet’s life at Forever Faithful Pet Cremation & Funeral Care 2 Locations - 1091 Rockville Pike, Rockville and 519 Mabe Dr., Woodbine www.foreverfaithfulcares.com/ See our ad on page 38. FUNERAL PLANNING – cont.

40 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 THE LARYNGECTOMY SUPPORT GROUP ..........301 5882352 Serving entire Metropolitan Area, support and speech therapy for throat cancer patients THE LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY ......703 3992900 MONTGOMERY COUNTY CANCER CONTROL PROGRAMS BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER ..................240 7771750 COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING ..............240 7771222 WOMEN’S CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM ........240 7771750 Free mammograms and Pap tests for qualifying residents DENTAL COMMUNITY CLINICS, INC., GAITHERSBURG..301 8408339 Health & Wellness Dental MONTGOMERY COUNTY DENTAL CLINIC… ....240 7771875 Dental care for low-income persons HOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY202 8060008 Dental clinic NATIONAL ORAL HEALTH INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE ..................301 4027364 JUDY OH, DDS......................................................240 2210797 UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY ................................410 7067101 DIABETES AFRICAN AMERICAN HEALTH PROGRAM DIABETES EDUCATION ..................................240 7771833 AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION D.C. Area Office................................................202 3318303 National Office................................................18003422383 DIABETES RESEARCH & WELLNESS FDN. ..........202 2989211 HOLY CROSS HEALTH CANCER CENTER ..................301 6814422 Home to the latest in life-saving radiation treatments for most cancers, featuring the Varian Edge® radiosurgery system that shrinks tumors with fewer treatments and fewer side effects. 11006 Veirs Mill Road, Suite L1, Wheaton, MD 20902 HolyCrossHealth.org/RTC For a searchable database of resources, see www.BeaconSilverPages.com

41 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 DIABETES – cont. MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER MEDICINE SPECIALTY PROCESS DIABETES EDUCATION OFFICE ......................202 8770333 DISABILITIES, GENERAL COMMISSION ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND VETERANS AFFAIRS ................................240 7771246 MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES + ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES… ..................240 7773000 Email: ADS@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov; learn more at www.MontgomeryCountyMD.gov/seniors MD. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION, PARKING PRIVILEGES ....................................18009501682 Motor Vehicle Administration (applications available at senior centers) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTHCARE HILLBURTON HOSPITAL FREE CARE ..............18004920359 MARYLAND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND PHARMACY ACCESS HOTLINE ......................18004925231 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MEDICAID Germantown....................................................240 7773420 Rockville..........................................................240 7774600 Silver Spring....................................................240 7773100 GENERAL INFORMATION/REFERRALS ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE ................................18006420101 AFRICAN AMERICAN HEALTH PROGRAM ........240 7771833 ASIAN AMERICAN HEALTH INITIATIVE ............240 7774517 IONA SENIOR SERVICES ......................................202 8959448 JCA SENIOR HELPLINE ........................................240 2903311 KOREAN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER ..........240 6836663 LATINO HEALTH INITIATIVE ................................240 7773221 MARYLAND ACCESS POINT ..............................18446275465 MONTGOMERY COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY..301 921 4300

Have conﬁdence in every conversation.

Do you ﬁnd it difﬁcult to use a standard phone? Do people ask you to repeat yourself during telephone conversations? Do you miss important calls because you can’t hear the phone ring? The Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT) program is here to help by giving Maryland residents the opportunity to apply for State-provided telecommunications equipment to independently make and receive calls. Once you qualify, a skilled evaluator meets with you to determine the best device to support your day-to-day communications. The MAT program has a variety of equipment solutions to support clearer communication, including:

• Ampliﬁed phones

• Tablets

• Ring signalers

• Phones with large and/or high contrast buttons

• Captioned Telephones

• And more

For more information:

800-552-7724 | 410-767-7253 (Voice/TTY)

410-801-9618 (Video Phone) | MDMAT.org

43 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 GENERAL INFO/REFERRALS – cont. NATIONAL HEALTH INFO. CTR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES ..................240 4538280 NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING INFO. CTR., NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH ......................TTY 18002224225; ........................................................................18002222225 Free brochures and fact sheets on a variety of topics on health and aging NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE ....................301 5945983 OFFICE OF MINORITY HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER ........................................301 2511797 PROJECT ACCESS ................................................301 6283430 Doctor referrals for patients ineligible for insurance HEARING/SPEECH AMERICAN SPEECHLANGUAGEHEARING ASSOCIATION ..................................................301 2965700 EASTER SEALS HARRY & JEANETTE WEINBERG INTERGENERATIONAL CENTER ....................301 5888700 Modified telephones for those with hearing, speech or vision disabilities GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY ..................................202 6515328 Hearing and Speech Center HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA ....301 6572248 MARYLAND ACCESSIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS MAT........................TTY 18005527724; 18005527724 Provides accessible telephone equipment MARYLAND RELAY..............................................410 7676960 A free public service for Maryland residents that have difficulty using a standard telephone to make and receive calls. 301 W. Preston Street, Ste 1008A Baltimore, MD 21201 www.mdrelay.org See our ad on page 42. INTEGRA SPEECH LLC ........................................240 6506521 Speech, cognitive, voice, and swallow therapy for adults with stroke, brain injury, dementia, Parkinson’s and other diseases of the nervous system. In-home services in Gaithersburg & nearby areas; telehealth in all of MD. www.integraspeech.com

44 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 HEARING/SPEECH – cont. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF ....................301 5871788; TTY 301 8103182 WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY, METRO TRANSIT INFORMATION FOR THE DEAF ............301 5625360; TTY 301 5887535; INSURANCE/MEDICARE/MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MEDICARE ..........................................................18006334227 OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ....................18004478477 UNITEDHEALTHCARE ........................................18448255660 KIDNEY HEALTH AMERICAN KIDNEY FUND ................................18663002900 MARYLAND KIDNEY DISEASE PROGRAM ........410 7675000 NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA ..............................202 2447900 MENTAL HEALTH ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT ADVENTIST SHADY GROVE BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH CENTER ....................301 2514500 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OF THE WASHINGTON AREA ........................202 9669115 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REFERRAL FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY ................................240 7774710 MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHIP ..............................301 2554250 Your Local Medicare Source! Call for FREE counseling & information. We answer questions about enrolling, costs, benefits, billing, & saving money. A federal Medicare support program. Email us: SHIP@AccessJCA.org www.MedicareABCD.org See our ad on page 8.

45 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 MENTAL HEALTH – cont. MEDSTAR MONTGOMERY MEDICAL CENTER..301 7748860 Addiction and mental health center MONTGOMERY COUNTY CRISIS CENTER ..........240 7774000 24-hours SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ........................18006624357 SUBURBAN HOSPITAL ........................................301 8962036 Addiction treatment center MENTAL HEALTH - COUNSELING/SUPPORT GROUPS

also HOSPICE (for bereavement support groups) and illness-specific organizations under HEALTH INFORMATION ALANONALATEEN INFORMATION SERVICE ....202 6352023 For families and friends of those with drinking problems CARINGMATTERS ................................................301 8694673 CATHOLIC CHARITIES ........................................202 7724300 EVERYMIND ..........................................................301 4240656 FEDERAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION TREATMENT REFERRAL SERVICE ........................................18006624357 Referral information and technical assistance HOUSE CALLS, LLC ..............................................301 3466732 IONA SENIOR SERVICES ......................................202 8959448 JCA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP ..................301 2554200 JSSA JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY ........240 8005772 KOREAN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER ..........240 6836663 MARYLAND PUBLIC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM ............................................18008881965 MONTGOMERY COUNTY ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ............240 7771770 NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS ....301 9495852 HOUSE CALLS TOTAL WELLNESS ........................301 3466732 In-home and virtual life coaching, counseling, social, case management, advocacy by seasoned professionals under one umbrella for children to senior citizens experiencing acute and/or chronic life transition issues. www.housecallstotalwellness.com

See

46 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 THE PRO BONO COUNSELING PROJECT ..........301 8058191 Nonprofit that provides free mental health care counseling for uninsured, underinsured and/or low-income individuals, couples and families; programs for seniors, caregivers, cancer patients, loved ones, & survivors RECOVERY INTERNATIONAL. ............................18662210302 SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM ......301 5726585, EXT. 2190 Provides mental health counseling to English- and Spanish-speaking homebound seniors (County contract) HOSPITAL & OUTPATIENT TREATMENT/REHABILITATION ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE WHITE OAK MEDICAL CENTER ......................240 6374000 CORNERSTONE MONTGOMERY ........................301 4934200 Also provides psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational services MEDSTAR MONTGOMERY MEDICAL CENTER..301 7748860 SHEPPARD PRATT ................................................301 8402000 SUBURBAN HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM..301 8962586 OUTPATIENT ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER301 8962036 VA MEDICAL CENTER MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC ............202 7458000, EXT. 58127 SUPERVISED RESIDENCES CBH HEALTH ........................................................301 2514702 Privately funded supervised mental health residences LOCAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY ......240 7771400 Publicly funded supervised mental health residences MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH INFORMATION ABILITIES NETWORK ..........................................410 8287700 AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION National Call Center......................................18003422383 AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION ....................18002428721 AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION ......................18004654837 AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION ......................18005864872

HEALTH

MENTAL

- cont.

MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH INFORMATION – cont.

47 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 AMERICAN PARKINSON’S DISEASE ASSOCIATION ................................................18002232732 ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION MIDATLANTIC CHAPTER Information Line............................................18002837800 CDC INFO CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL 24-hours; 7 days a week................................18002324636 Spanish............................................................18002324636 CROHNS & COLITIS FOUNDATION ....................301 2878494 MARYLAND ASSOCIATION FOR PARKINSON SUPPORT ..........................................................443 2878494 MEDICARE HOTLINE ....TTY 18004862048; 18006334227 Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except holidays MENDED HEARTS, NATIONAL INFORMATION LINE ..................18884327899 METROMARYLAND OSTOMY ASSOCIATION..301 9466661 NATIONAL HEADACHE FOUNDATION ..............312 2742650 NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, NATIONAL CAPITAL CHAPTER ......................202 2965363 NATIONAL PARKINSON’S FOUNDATION ........18004734636 STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SHIP ......................301 2554250 ORGAN DONATION THE LIVING BANK ..............................................18005282971 Referral service for organ tissue donors PRIMARY CARE GERIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER HOUSE CALLS ..........................................................301 9494242 Service for older adults who are unable to get to their physician’s office to receive primary medical care at home delivered by a nurse practitioner. Call for more information or to arrange a visit. HolyCrossHealth.org/house-calls

HOLY CROSS HEALTH PARTNERS AT ASBURY

5572110

Primary care geriatric specialists providing easily accessible, high-quality care to people 50 years and older.

201 Russell Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877

HolyCrossHealth.org/Asbury

HOLY CROSS HEALTH PARTNERS

See our ad inside front cover.

This primary care practice’s highly-skilled team provides services ranging from on-site diagnostics to same-day appointments for sick visits for Adults 18+ years.

10605 Concord Street, Suite 205, Kensington, MD 20895

HolyCrossHealth.org/HCHP See our ad inside front cover.

HOLY CROSS HEALTH PARTNERS

5571540

High-quality, comprehensive healthcare for children and adults including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a broad range of health conditions.

18530 Office Park Dr., Montgomery Village, MD 20886

HolyCrossHealth.org/ProgressiveSee our ad inside front cover.

REHABILITATION SERVICES

HOME CARE/SUPPORT SERVICES

A wide variety of services offering care and support in your own home are available. These range from simple chore services to high-tech in-home medical care and can be short- or long-term, full- or part-day. Such services also offer respite to caregivers who need assistance. For advice on selecting services, contact Aging and Disability Information & Assistance at (240) 777-3000, JCA’s Senior HelpLine at (301) 255-4200, your own physician or a care management service.

See also CARE MANAGEMENT/CAREGIVER SUPPORT

53 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000

COMPANIONS/HELPERS/VISITORS/NON-MEDICAL

CARINGMATTERS ................................................301 8694673 COMFORT KEEPERS ............................................301 3400100 CW HEALTH CARE SERVICES ..............................301 3646699 FRIENDLY VISITOR PROGRAM OF EVERYMIND ....................................301 4240656, EXT. 511 Provides trained volunteers who visit isolated elderly weekly for one year JSSA JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY ........240 8005772 A HOMEMADE PLAN HOME CARE ........................240 2834783 Offering seniors safety and independence at home. Give yourself and your loved ones peace of mind with a qualified in-home caregiver. Flexible schedules including hourly and live-in. Serving Montgomery & PG Counties www.AHomemadePlan.com See our ad on page 58. FAMILY & NURSING CARE ..................................301 5888200 Founded in 1968, Family & Nursing Care provides in-home care services to help older adults maintain their independence. We are here for you 24/7/365. 1010 Wayne Ave., Suite 1100, Silver Spring, MD 20910 www.familynursingcare.com See our ads on pages 52 and back cover. DEBBIE’S ANGELS CONCIERGE COMPANION SERVICE ..................301 5935285 A unique service for social engagement and life enrichment activities, errands and everyday activities with a friendly college-educated companion. Open for business and accepting new clients-In person or virtual support. www.care-manager.com

Reliable. Locally owned & operated, 25+ years old, personalized home care, helps you or a loved one maintain independence & life quality. We provide both companion & personal care. Let us make your life easier!

www.homehelpershomecare.com/olney-md

Like having a backup son or daughter

Durable medical equipment helps prevent injuries and promotes functional independence. Examples include shower seats, lifts, wheelchairs and adjustable beds. Many items can be borrowed from loan closets. Medicare and insurance cover the cost of some equipment, if directly related to rehabilitation after an illness.

DURABLE EQUIPMENT - LOAN CLOSETS

Each of the following organizations operates a loan closet for medical equipment of various types. Some also offer financial assistance for purchase of equipment.

55 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 SMITHLIFE HOME CARE ......................................301 8165020 SPECIALTY CARE SERVICES ................................301 5856300 THE SENIOR CONNECTION ................................301 9620820 Trained volunteers provide telephone and in-home visits DURABLE EQUIPMENT - HOME EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS

HAWKEYE MEDICAL SUPPLY ..............................240 5760656 ROBERTS HOME MEDICAL ................................301 3530300 SPECTRUM MEDICAL, INC. ................................301 5872992

HOLIDAY PARK MULTISERVICE SENIOR CENTER ..............................................240 7774999 HOME HELPERS HOME CARE OF OLNEY ..........301 7440114

NABORFORCE ........................................................301 9605500

PARENTS? Help

the home, errands, and social engagement.

on-demand!

a contract and

minimum! www.naborforce.com See our ad on page 54.

AGING

around

Never

only 1-hour

COMPANIONS – cont.

Reliable Skilled Nursing and Personal Care Private home on 3.5 beautiful wooded acres. 301-548-0100 ext 1 www.completecaresolutionsllc.com 301-548-0100 ext 2 www.TheManchesterHouse.com • Skilled Nursing Care • Personal Care • Respite Care • Companion Care • Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Care Serving Maryland A Maryland Licensed Residential Service Agency Lic R3656R • In Home RN • Five Private Rooms • Medication Management • Caring Staff Meals & Snacks with special dietary needs provided for. Close to Montgomery General Hospital and Shady Grove Adventist Hospital 6108 Granby Road, Derwood, Maryland Licensed by MD DOH Lic 15AL0613 ursing e We do not just care FOR your loved ones; we care ABOUT them. autiful Assisted Living with a Personal Touch Call Now for SeasonEarly Rates 56

These are Medicare-certified agencies providing skilled healthcare ordered by a physician. They provide nurses, physical and occupational therapists and social workers to assist with rehabilitation. Insurance plans, including Medicare, may pay for part or all of these services.

57 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 DURABLE EQUIPMENT – cont. JOHNS HOPKINS DEPT OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY HEAD AND NECK SURGERY ............................443 9976467 MARYLAND DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT REUSE ........................................240 2308000 NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, NATIONAL CAPITAL CHAPTER ......................202 2965363 HOME HEALTHCARE AGENCIES

A UNITY HEALTH, LLC ..........................................301 5293892 CHERISHED HANDS HOME HEALTH ..................240 5506035 COMMUNITY HOME HEALTH OF MARYLAND18002828104 FAMILY AND FRIENDS HEALTH CARE INC ........240 2424580 ENVISAGE CARE ..................................................202 5263560 ABSOLUTE CARE NURSING & HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES ........................301 3261740 Now serves Adults & Children. Provides 1-stop shop, 24/7 high quality care: skilled nursing, personal care, Live in/out OT, PT, DME. Med/Diabetic Mgmt. Located at 10411 Motor City Dr. Bethesda, MD. Serves entire MD. Accept CFC. www.absolutecarenursing.com COMPLETE CARE SOLUTIONS LLC ........301 5480100, EXT. 1 RSA, Level 3 Care in Maryland. Provide personal & skilled nursing service. www.CompleteCareSolutionsllc.com See our ad on page 56.

These are registries, agencies and homemaker/health

provide private duty nurses and/or aides who assist

services

Such services are sometimes covered by insurance.

grooming, feeding, toileting, light housework, laundry

59 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 HOMECALL, INC ..................................................301 4172172 MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES ........................301 5859595 MEDSTAR VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION ......18008622166 POTOMAC HOME HEALTH CARE ........................301 8966999 SMITHLIFE HOME CARE ......................................301 8165020 SPECIALTY CARE SERVICES ................................301 5856300 IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES

aide

with bathing, dressing,

and

A NEW APPROACH HOME CARE SERVICES ......240 8017118 A1 ACTION NURSING CARE ..............................301 8907575 HEART TO HEART SENIOR CARE ........................301 9377504 Providing quality in-home care services from the HEART for 25 years. Customized care plans,

care, escort to medical

housekeeping and more. www.hearttoheartseniors.com HOLY CROSS HOME CARE AND HOSPICE ............................................301557HOME 4663 Medicare-certified home health, palliative care, telehealth and hospice services. Skilled nursing; home health aides; medical social work; and physical, occupational and speech therapy. HCHomecareHospice.org A HOMEMADE PLAN HOME CARE ........................240 2834783 Offering seniors safety and

at home.

yourself and your

Flexible

Montgomery & PG Counties www.AHomemadePlan.com See our ad on page 58. HOME HEALTHCARE AGENCIES – cont.

that

meals.

meal prep, bathing, memory

appointments/social events, light

independence

Give

loved ones peace

mind with a qualified in-home caregiver.

schedules including hourly and live-in. Serving

quality

life in

home with quality care.

licensed, reliable, and affordable assistance. Park 29 Professional Center, Burtonsville, MD 20866 www.athomecareinc.com

ad on page 12.

Best Senior Care is dedicated to helping seniors live confidently and age gracefully in their own homes. We are a Family-Owned and Operated Company. Call now for a FREE initial assessment and FREE Shift. (RSA #R2041)

www.bestseniorcare.us See our ad on page 6.

In-Home Nursing Care Services, licensed as a Residential Service Agency by the State of MD (license #R2936). Joint Commission

10400 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 512, Kensington, MD 20895

www.brightstarcare.com/bethesda-silver-spring

our ad on page 60.

Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES – cont. ADVANCED NURSING & HOME SUPPORT ........240 4301500 ALWAYS BEST CARE OF MIDMONTGOMERY COUNTY ........................301 6370233 AMERISTAR HEALTHCARE SERVICES ................301 4747840 ABSOLUTE CARE NURSING & HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES ........................301 3261740 Now

DME. Med/Diabetic Mgmt. Located at

Motor

Serves entire MD. Accept CFC. www.absolutecarenursing.com ASSISTING HANDS OF POTOMAC ......................301 3632580 We’re

4853 Cordell Avenue,

www.assistinghands.com/potomac AT HOME CARE, INC.............................................301 4210200 Enabling

See

BEST SENIOR CARE ..............................................301 7172212

serves Adults & Children. Provides 1-stop shop, 24/7 high quality care: skilled nursing, personal care, Live in/out OT, PT,

10411

City Dr., Bethesda, MD.

there when you can’t be – providing quality care to your loved ones and peace of mind for you.

Suite PH-10A, Bethesda, MD 20814

the

Full or part-time,

our

BRIGHTSTAR CARE ..............................................301 5880859

Accredited.

See

Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 CAPITAL CITY NURSES ........................................301 6524344 CAREPEOPLE HOME HEALTH ............................301 9667000 CAREPLUS HOME HEALTH INC ..........................301 7408870 COMFORT HOME CARE, LLC ..............................301 9841401 COMFORT KEEPERS ............................................301 3400100 COREWOOD CARE..................................................301 9098117 DISTINCTIVE HOME HEALTH CARE, INC ............301 9252900 DOC’S NURSING ..................................................301 5408444 DUBOLS HOME CARE, INC. ................................301 4978968 ELDERCARING ......................................................301 9490060 EXCEL HEALTHCARE SERVICES ..........................301 5723940 GRISWOLD HOME CARE ......................................301 3307646 HELPING HANDSPOTOMAC ..............................301 2511475 HOMECALL, INC. ..................................................301 4172172 HOME HELPERS HOME CARE ............................301 7440114 HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE ..........................301 5889710 HOMEWATCH CAREGIVERS OF SILVER SPRING301 5782188 CHEVY CHASE HOME CARE .................. 202 3741240 CELL Caregivers for any ages & situations – Elderly, Handicapped, Dementia Alzheimer’s, Stroke – homes, nursing homes, 4- to 24-hour shifts. P.O. Box 70623, Chevy Chase, MD 20813 www.CHCHhomecare.com FAMILY & NURSING CARE ..................................301 5888200 Founded in 1968, Family & Nursing Care provides in-home care services to help older adults maintain their independence. We are here for you 24/7/365. 1010 Wayne Ave., Suite 1100, Silver Spring, MD 20910 www.familynursingcare.com See our ads on pages 52 and back cover. HEART TO HEART SENIOR CARE ........................301 9377504 Providing quality in-home care services from the HEART for 25 years. Customized care plans, meal prep, bathing, memory care, escort to medical appointments/social events, light housekeeping and more. www.hearttoheartseniors.com IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES – cont. 62

Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 HOUSE CALLS TOTAL WELLNESS, LLC ..............301 3466732 INTERIM HEALTHCARE ........................................240 7536100 JAFAI HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES ..........301 3667538 JEMISUN HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC ..............301 8792160 JUST DIVINE HOMECARE ....................................301 7096984 KEY, THE................................................................301 4337770 NATIONAL NURSES SERVICE, INC. ....................301 5657890 OPTIONS FOR SENIOR AMERICA ......................301 5621100 OWL BE THERE ....................................................240 4628027 POTOMAC HOME SUPPORT ..............................301 8966990 PREMIER HOMECARE ..........................................301 9841742 PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE RESOURCES ....18662431234 REGENT HEALTHCARE ........................................410 8720310 RELIANCE HOME CARE ......................................301 7892525 RIGHT AT HOME ..................................................301 2550066 SENIOR CALL CHECK ..........................................18665020560 SENIOR REACH ....................................................301 6370171 SMITHLIFE HOMECARE ......................................301 8165020 SUNSHINE ON THE GO NURSING ......................240 6951772 VISITING ANGELS ................................................301 5781616 WARMAN HOME CARE ......................................18882436602 OTHER IN-HOME SERVICES A HOMEMADE PLAN ..........................................240 2834783 MEALS ON WHEELS/GROCERY SHOPPING SERVICES SEE NUTRITION ONDECARE ..........................................................703 7754336 OndeCare is free to join and takes the work out of getting great in-home care for all needs and schedules - your source for nurses, aides, and more. On ondecare.com hundreds of families are booking care in minutes. www.ondecare.com IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES – cont. 63

Hospices

See

Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 For a searchable database of resources, see www.BeaconSilverPages.com

HOSPICE

HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE HOME

assist the terminally ill and their families with counseling,

medical care and pain relief.

hospice

patients to

hospice and home care services

homes. CAPITAL CARING HEALTH ................................18008692136 CARINGMATTERS ................................................301 8694673 HOLY CROSS HOME CARE & HOSPICE..301 557HOME 4663 JSSA HOSPICE ......................................................240 8005772 MONTGOMERY HOSPICE ....................................301 9214400 THE WASHINGTON HOME COMMUNITY HOSPICE ........................................202 9663720 HOSPICE FACILITIES

support,

Home

services enable

obtain

in their own

also NURSING HOMES/LONG-TERM CARE (many can provide hospice services on site) CASEY HOUSE ......................................................240 6316800 HOSPITALS & CLINICS CATHOLIC CHARITIES MEDICAL CLINIC ............301 4348985 Previously Spanish Catholic Center COMMUNITY CLINICS, INC. Gaithersburg....................................................301 2160880 Silver Spring....................................................301 5851250 Takoma Park....................................................301 2160880 64

65 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 For topical stories and information, visit www.TheBeaconNewspapers.com HOLY CROSS HEALTH PARTNERS AT ASBURY METHODIST VILLAGE ......................301 5572110 KOREAN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER OF GREATER WASHINGTON ..........................240 6836663 Free/affordable health screenings and healthcare through a volunteer health clinic MEDSTAR MONTGOMERY MEDICAL CENTER..301 7748882 MERCY HEALTH CLINIC ......................................240 7730300 MOBILEMED ........................................................301 4932400 Multiple clinics that serve low-income residents and have staffs who are bilingual in French and Spanish MONTGOMERY CARES INFO LINE ......311 OR 240 7770311 Primary healthcare to medically uninsured, low-income adult residents MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTER CLINIC, SILVER SPRING ................................................301 3842166 PROYECTO SALUD CLINIC ..................................301 9626173 SHADY GROVE ADVENTIST HOSPITAL, ROCKVILLE ......................................................240 8266000 SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WASHINGTON, DC ..........................................202 5374000 SIBLEY SENIOR ASSOCIATION ..........................202 3647602 Membership group offering seminars, support groups, health screening, hospital discounts HOLY CROSS GERMANTOWN HOSPITAL ..........301 5576000 High-quality emergency, medical, surgical, obstetric and behavioral health care in upper Montgomery County. All private patient rooms. 19801 Observation Dr., Germantown, MD 20876 HolyCrossHealth.org HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL ......................................301 7547000 One of the largest hospitals in Maryland. High-quality medical and surgical care. First Seniors Emergency Center in the nation. All private patient rooms. 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 HolyCrossHealth.org

Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 SUBURBAN HOSPITAL, BETHESDA ........................................................301 8963100 WASHINGTON ADVENTIST HOSPITAL, TAKOMA PARK................................................301 8917600 HOUSING INFORMATION AUCTIONS/ESTATE SALES CURIOSITY CONSIGNMENT AUCTIONS & ESTATE SOLUTIONS ....................................240 2073783 ORION’S ATTIC LLC ..............................................202 7319447 THE ATTIC, LLC....................................................301 5200755 FOUR SALES LTD. ......................703 2568300/301 5809542 Estate, moving & consignment sales. Live auctions, certified appraisals, property inventory services, downsizing/transitions specialist. Free Consultation. WWW.FOURSALES.COM MIDATLANTIC MILITARY ANTIQUES ................703 4477243 Wanted: Old guns, medals, uniforms & insignia. We have a Federal Firearms License to legally purchase military/civilian rifles, pistols and shotguns from estates and individuals. Single items or entire collections. www.midatlanticmilitaryantiques.com OAKRIDGE AUCTION GALLERY ..........................703 2911010 Auction, appraisal and advisory services for downsizing and estate planning. Free valuations of fine art, antiques, jewelry and collections. Appraisals for insurance, donation, estate planning and estate taxes www.oakridgeauctiongallery.com See our ad on page 66. 67 HOSPITALS/CLINICS – cont.

For a searchable database of resources,

COMPLAINTS/CODES

Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000

see www.BeaconSilverPages.com

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS ..............240 7770311 Investigates complaints in apartment complexes; provides assistance regarding evictions HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM ....240 7770311 Investigates complaints/violations HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION ......240 6279400 Apartments with supportive services (meals, housekeeping and laundry) for low-income persons LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM..240 7773369 Investigates complaints; advocates for nursing home and assisted living residents MONTGOMERY COUNTY CUSTOMER SERVICE240 7770311 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS TAX CREDIT PROGRAM ................................18009447403 Credit on property tax bills for low-income homeowners/renters HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY ..........................240 6279400 Provides subsidized rental housing; provides low-interest loans to first-time home buyers HOUSING STABILIZATION SERVICES Eviction/foreclosure prevention; burial assistance Germantown....................................311 OR 240 7774448 Rockville..........................................311 OR 240 7774550 Silver Spring....................................311 OR 240 7773075 MODERATELY PRICED HOUSING PROGRAM ....240 7770311 Government program that sells and rents homes at below market price to first-time buyers REHABILITATION AND WEATHERIZATION OFFICE ............................240 7770311 Information on home repair and property improvements; low-interest loans; for low- to moderate-income homeowners RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM....................TTY 240 7774410; 240 7774400 For low-income legal residents who are elderly or disabled STATE OF MARYLAND RENTERS’ TAX CREDIT18009447403 68

HIP is a green nonprofit housing developer and counseling agency, offices in Germantown, Gaithersburg & Hyattsville. Our HUD-approved counseling services include Home Sharing, foreclosure prevention and rental counseling. www.HIPhomes.org

69 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 For topical stories and information, visit www.TheBeaconNewspapers.com GENERAL HOUSING INFORMATION ADULT FOSTER CARE FOR SPECIALIZED PLACEMENT ............................240 7773994 Places disabled adults in appropriate private or group homes ASSISTED HOUSING INFORMATION ................................................240 7773000 HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS ..............240 7770311 Montgomery County residents dial 311 HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION ..................................................240 6279400 Apartments with supportive services (meals, housekeeping and laundry) for low-income persons JCA SENIOR HELPLINE ........................................240 2903311 A service of Jewish Council for the Aging; provides information on subsidized and private market options LONGTERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM..240 7773369 Information about assisted living and nursing facilities LOVING DECISIONS ............................................240 5052366 MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES ..........................................................240 7773000 Email: ADS@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov; learn more at www.MontgomeryCountyMD.gov/senior CAREPATROL OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY ........301 8362605 A FREE service for Seniors & their families-Call 7 days, including evenings. Your local care advisor can provide consultations, assessments and support as they guide you through your care and housing options. HowardMontgomery.CarePatrol.com See our ad on page 12. HOUSING INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIP HIP ..........301 9165946

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plus years of Aging-in-Place and Universal Design

Bathrooms, Stairlifts, Ramps, Grab Bars, Railings, Door Widening, Curbless Showers, Renovation. Certified Aging in Place Specialist

71 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 REALTORS®/MOVING/DOWNSIZING ERIC STEWART GROUP ........................................301 4240900 MOYER MOVING MANAGEMENT ......................301 6857900 REMODELING/RENOVATION/MODIFICATION COMMUNITY REACH OF MONT. CO. ..................301 6370730 REBUILDING TOGETHER MONTGOMERY CO...301 947 9400 Free home repairs for limited-income homeowners SAFE AT HOME REPAIR ........................................301 9569725 OasisSeniorAdvisors.com/Rockville ....................301 6788100 OasisSeniorAdvisors.com/SilverSpring ................240 7613060 Oasis Senior Advisors is a FREE service that helps seniors & their families navigate

in Independent and Assisted Living or Memory Care.

Many Solutions.

our ad on

70. TENDER HEART MOVERS ....................................240 5458910 Offers stress free moving services to older people downsizing to long-term care, a nursing facility or retirement community. Specialty & Senior Move Managers. Declutter, Pack, Unpack, Space Planning and Home Inventory www.tenderheartmovers.com GET A GRIP CONSTRUCTION ..............................240 3720770 Home modification &

experts. Stairlifts,

showers,

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HOUSING COMMUNITIES

Many retirement communities offer more than one type of residential living option. Such communities are listed below under each heading for which they provide services. For specific information about any of these communities, call the JCA Senior HelpLine at (301) 255-4200.

ACTIVE LIVING COMMUNITIES

These age-restricted communities, ranging from garden rental apartments to high-rise condominiums, are for active older adults. In addition to security, many offer additional services, such as housekeeping, some level of dining service and a variety of social activities. A number also offer assisted living services on a separate floor or wing.

1 Indicates some subsidized units may be available

2 Indicates residence for those with limited income

73 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000

ANDREW KIM HOUSE, OLNEY2 ..........................301 2602500 For people with limited income ARBOR CREST OF SILVER SPRING ......................301 6258800 ARCOLA TOWERS, Silver Spring2 ........................301 6493590 ASBURY METHODIST VILLAGE, Gaithersburg....................................................301 2164001 ASPENWOOD SENIOR LIVING ............................301 5986424 BAUER PARK APARTMENTS, Rockville2 ............301 4604545 BEDFORD COURT ................................................301 5982900 BETHANY HOUSE, Rockville..............................301 8810700 CHARTER HOUSE, Silver Spring1,2 ......................301 4951600 CHURCHILL SENIOR LIVING, Germantown1,2 ....301 5284400 CHARLES E. SMITH LIFE COMMUNITIES ..........301 6604305 Our scenic 38-acre campus offers independent living, affordable independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, long-term care, and post-acute care in the heart of Rockville, Maryland. www.smithlifecommunities.org/residence See our ad on page 4.

topical stories and information, visit www.TheBeaconNewspapers.com

For

Come see us. We’ve renovated! For more information, call (301) 244-3579 email: marketing@homecresthouse.org or visit our website at HomecrestHouse.org 14508 Homecrest House Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20906 Affordable Senior Living Options with $ubsidies, too • Independent Living • Enhanced Care Options • 24-hour Onsite Stafﬁng • Daily Meals with Choices • Engaging Activities & Trips • Optional Medication Administration Offering: 74

75 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 COVENANT VILLAGE, Germantown2 ..................301 5401162 ELIZABETH HOUSE, Silver Spring2 ....................301 5877838 FIVE STAR PREMIER RESIDENCES OF CHEVY CHASE ................................................301 9159219 FOREST OAK TOWERS, Gaithersburg1,2 ..............301 2581040 FOX HILL SENIOR CONDOMINIUM, Bethesda..301 4698005 FRANKLIN APARTMENTS, Takoma Park1,2 ........301 2705525 FRIENDS HOUSE, Sandy Spring2 ........................301 9245100 THE GARDENS OF TRAVILLE ..............................301 7625224 HERITAGE HOUSE, Rockville1,2 ............................301 7628621 HESSLER HEIGHTS GRACIOUS RETIREMENT LIVING ......................................703 7233870 HAMPSHIRE VILLAGE ........................................ 301 9246565 62-plus affordable senior community. 100% tax credit, income restricted. 2-BR apartments w/fully equipped kitchens & more. Call for pricing. Pets OK 3210 Norbeck Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906, EHO www.HampshireVillageApartments.com COUNTRY MEADOWS RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES ..............................301 2282249 Offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Restorative Care at affordable monthly rates & no buy-in. Family owned for over 32 years. 5955 Quinn Orchard Road, Frederick, MD 21704 CountryMeadows.com See our ad on page 72. HARMONY AT CHANTILLY ........................................571 4412875 We offer a continuum of services that help you meet the challenges of aging free from the burdens of home maintenance and with the best care 2980 Centreville Road, Herndon, VA 20171 www.harmonyseniorservices.com See our ad on pages 78 & 79. ACTIVE LIVING COMMUNITIES – cont.

in All Seasons t Senior L tVibran iving ure! Get your FREE broch Call 1-877-742-4390 or vis Riderwood.com. it 187297 76

77 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 INGLESIDE AT KING FARM, Rockville1 ................240 5578791 INWOOD HOUSE, Silver Spring1,2 ........................301 6496595 KENSINGTON PARK, Kensington........................301 9467700 KENTLANDS MANOR ........................................18884763679 LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS, Bethesda2 ................301 4696927 THE LANDING OF SILVER SPRING ......................301 3887700 MAPLEWOOD PARK PLACE, Bethesda..............301 5717444 OAKS AT FOUR CORNERS, Silver Spring............301 6816632 OAKS AT OLDE TOWNE, Gaithersburg1 ..............301 5198290 RANDOLPH VILLAGE, Silver Spring2 ..................301 6224800 REBECCA APARTMENTS, Kensington1,2 ............301 9498732 REVITZ HOUSE, Rockville1,2 ................................301 8817400 RING HOUSE, Rockville2 ......................................301 8165012 RIDERWOOD ........................................................877 7424390 SEABURY AT FRIENDSHIP TERRACE ..................202 2447400 SEABURY AT SPRINGVALE TERRACE ................301 5870190 SUNRISE AT MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, Montgomery Village........................................301 9210445 TOWN CENTER APARTMENTS, Rockville2 ..........301 4245450 UNIVERSITY GARDENS, Silver Spring2 ..............301 4455540 VICTORY COURT SENIOR APARTMENTS Rockville..........................................................301 2941111 LEISURE WORLD OF MARYLAND ..........................3015981000 Active, independent living for homeowners age 55+ on 610 landscaped acres. Countless home styles, services, amenities, clubs, organizations and events. 3700 Rossmoor Blvd., Silver Spring, MD 20906 www.LeisureWorldMaryland.com See our ad on page 20. HOMECREST HOUSE ..................................................301 2443579 Offers a high-quality, affordable senior living community on 10 beautiful acres. Subsidies available in both residential living and personal care. 14508 Homecrest Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20906 www.homecresthouse.org See our ad on page 74. ACTIVE LIVING COMMUNITIES – cont

Live Stronger. Live Better. (202) 643-1944 5420 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20015 www.chevychasehouse.com At Chevy Chase House, our staff helps with the assistance you need, while encouraging independence and purposeful living. From our LIFE INSPIRED activities program to our dining experience to our on-site exercise physiologist, Chevy Chase House offers opportunities to live stronger and with more joy. Schedule a tour today at (202) 643-1944. We invite you to experience boutique assisted living with personalized care and a comprehensive focus on overall health and well-being. A MERIDIANSENIORLIVING COMMUNITY 80

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES - Apartment Style

To reach the Assisted Living Ombudsman, call (240) 777-3369. Apartmentstyle residences offering assisted living provide 24-hour supervision, housekeeping, three meals a day and assistance with basic daily needs, such as bathing, dressing and medications. Some services are included in the monthly rental charge; others may be charged separately. Many of the following offer assisted living on a floor or wing of their senior living community.

1 Indicates some subsidized units may be available

2 Indicates residence for those with limited incomes

3 Indicates location accepts Medicaid waiver

4 Indicates location has Alzheimer’s/dementia

81 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 VICTORY FOREST, Silver Spring1,2 ......................301 5894030 VICTORY TERRACE, Potomac1 ............................301 9839600 VICTORY TOWER SENIOR LIVING, Takoma Park1,2 ..................................................301 2701858 THE VILLAGE AT ROCKVILLE ..............................301 3218390 WAVERLY HOUSE, Bethesda2 ..............................301 9860052 WILLOW MANOR AT CLOPPER’S MILL APTS1 ....301 9165277 WILLOW MANOR AT COLESVILLE, Silver Spring1 ....................................................301 3848500 WILLOW MANOR AT FAIR HILL FARM, Olney1 ..301 2607620 WILSHIRE ESTATES GRACIOUS RETIREMENT LIVING ......................................301 2468432

ARBOR PLACE, ROCKVILLE4 ................................301 9240666 For Alzheimer’s and other related disorders ARDEN COURTS MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY OF KENSINGTON4 ....................301 4937881 ARDEN COURTS MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY OF POTOMAC4 ..........................301 9833620 ARDEN COURTS MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY OF SILVER SPRING4 ..................301 8473051 ASPENWOOD SENIOR LIVING ............................301 5986424 BEDFORD COURT ................................................301 5982900 BRIGHTVIEW FALLSGROVE, Rockville4 ............240 3147194 BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING SOLUTIONS, Potomac4 ..........................................................301 7659198 ACTIVE LIVING COMMUNITIES – cont.

facilities

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Maryland’s only veterans home, offering assisted living, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services and memory care to veterans and eligible spouses.

Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622

We offer a continuum of services that help you meet the challenges

aging free from the burdens of home maintenance and with the best care 12000 Traditions Blvd., Bowie, MD 20720 https://www.harmonyseniorservices.com/

83 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES – cont. BROOKE GROVE, Sandy Spring4 ........................301 2602320 CADENCE LIVING OLNEY ....................................301 8877167 FIVE STAR PREMIER RESIDENCES OF CHEVY CHASE, CHEVY CHASE ................301 9078895 FOREST HILLS OF DC FORMERLY THE METHODIST HOME ..............202 9667623 FOREST SIDE MEMORY CARE ............................202 9667623 FRIENDS HOUSE, Sandy Spring1,2,4 ....................301 9245100 CHEVY CHASE HOUSE ................................................202 9050708 Boutique Assisted Living focused on personalized care, overall wellness, and fine dining. Stronger Living by FOX Rehab, new gym, and large apartments. 5420 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20815 www.chevychasehouse.com See our ad on page 80. COUNTRY MEADOWS RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES ..............................301 2282249 Offers Independent Living,

Care & Restorative Care at affordable monthly rates

for over 32 years. 5955 Quinn Orchard

CountryMeadows.com See our ad on page 72. CHARLOTTE HALL VETERANS HOME ................301 8848171

www.charhall.org HARMONY AT ENTERPRISE........................................240 2037380

See our ad on pages 78 & 79.

Assisted Living, Memory

& no buy-in. Family owned

Road, Frederick, MD 21704

29449

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES – cont.

We offer a continuum of services that help you meet the challenges of aging free from the burdens of home maintenance and with the best care 11239 Berry Road Waldorf, MD 20603 https://www.harmonyseniorservices.com/

85 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 HEARTFIELDS ASSISTED LIVING, Frederick4 ....301 6638800 INGLESIDE AT KING FARM, Rockville1 ................240 5578791 KINDLEY ASSISTED LIVING, Gaithersburg........301 2001108 THE LANDING OF SILVER SPRING ......................301 3887700 LANDOW HOUSE/ COHENROSEN HOUSE, Rockville4 ................301 8165050 OLNEY ASSISTED LIVING4 ..................................301 5700525 SEABURY AT SPRINGVALE TERRACE ................301 5870190 SHADY GROVE CENTER, Rockville4 ....................301 3151900 SOMERFORD HOUSE & PLACE, Frederick4 ........301 6683930 SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING, Bethesda..........................................................301 6576880 Chevy Chase....................................................301 5880484 Fox Hill, Bethesda4 ..........................................301 9681800 Montgomery Village4 ......................................301 9210445 Rockville4 ..........................................................301 3090500 Silver Spring4 ....................................................301 6258655 HILLHAVEN. ..........................................................301 7473117 With 40+ years of award-winning care, we take pride in helping residents keep their independence while providing them the assistance they need. 3210 Powder Mill Rd., Adelphi, MD 20783 www.hillhaven.com See our ad on page 82. KENSINGTON PARK SENIOR LIVING ..................301 9467700 Kensington Park offers luxury independent living, assisted living &

park-like

3620 Littledale

www.kensingtonparkseniorliving.com HARMONY AT WALDORF............................................240 4354608

78 & 79.

three levels of memory care within a picturesque

setting.

Rd., Kensington, MD 20895

See our ad on pages

Assisted Living that feels like home with private rooms, awake night staff, on-site nurse, and Day Program. All-Inclusive pricing and NO Entrance Fees.

Prince Philip Drive, Olney, MD 20832 www.wintergrowthinc.org

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES - Group Homes

To reach the Assisted Living Ombudsman, call (240) 777-3369. Senior group homes are privately-owned assisted living residences generally designed for four to 16 persons. Group homes provide personal care and other services to seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living, but do not need nursing care. Such homes come in different sizes, charge a range of prices and offer different levels of care. All group homes must be licensed by the State of Maryland and Montgomery County.

To request a list of the more than 100 licensed senior group homes in Montgomery County, call Aging & Disability Services at(240) 777-3000.

Small group home for assisted living, handicapped accessible. Private and semi-private rooms available. Recreation room, lovely outdoor space. Meals, registered dietitian, medication management, in Silver Spring.

page 86.

Offering ten senior living communites specializing in assisted living, memory care and mental health support. One fee covers all services. 18100 Cashell Road, Rockville, MD 20853

cover.

Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 TRIBUTE BLACK HILL ..........................................410 4015262

ACUMEN CARE ASSISTED LIVING ......................301 6618365 ABLE PLUS ASSISTED LIVING ......301 5093211/301 4678010

WINTER GROWTH ................................................301 7747501

www.AblePlusAssistedLiving.com See our ad on

18110

ALFREDHOUSE ELDERCARE INC ........................301 2602080

See

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www.alfredhouse.com

our ad inside back

Offering Maintenance-Free Independent Living

Homewood at Frederick is a community of 500+ residents situated on 140 acres of rolling countryside with spectacular mountain views. Residents enjoy a vibrant, maintenance-free lifestyle without the obligations and worries associated with home ownership.

Homewood’s residential offerings include The Willow Pond patio homes which have spacious and open floorplans with two-car garages; The Cottages with private patios and single-car garages; luxuriously apartments with stunning balcony views at The Lodge; and the comfort and tradition of Crumland Farms Apartments. Residents have access to all the amenities and services offered at Homewood.

For more

schedule

www.homewoodfrederick.com 7407 Willow

Frederick, Maryland Luxurious Amenities • Continuing Care No person shall be subject, on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status or disability, to discrimination in the terms or conditions for admission to, treatment or the provision of services in, one of our Communities. 88

information or to

a tour, call (301) 732-6153

Road,

Family owned, small assisted living residences providing quality care and dementia care from a moderate to a high level of needs. 3 locations.

Bel Pre Road, Rockville, MD 20853

choice and self-discovery

surroundings. Brooke Grove is simply different.

bed, Level 3 assisted living. All private rooms.

Road, Derwood MD 20855

Continuing Care/LifePlan Communities offer housing and healthcare services for life. Residents generally pay a lump-sum entrance fee and monthly payments thereafter, which typically cover both housing and healthcare costs. Some communities offer rental and no-entrance-fee options.

Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 APPLE BLOSSOMS ASSISTED LIVING I & II ......301 4455837 JOINED HANDS ASSISTED LIVING ....................240 5505861 NEWHAVEN ASSISTED LIVING ..........................240 6038221 TRANQUIL LOVING CARE ....................................240 4136748 WINTER GROWTH, INC. ......................................301 7747501 CONTINUING CARE/LIFEPLAN COMMUNITIES

ASBURY METHODIST VILLAGE, G aithersburg..301 2164001 BEDFORD COURT ................................................301 5982900 THE ANGELS GARDEN HOMES ............................301 8060151

www.angelgardenhomes.com BROOKE GROVE RETIREMENT VILLAGE ............301 2602320 Nurturing

in homelike

18100 Slade School Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 www.bgf.org See our ad on page 84. MANCHESTER HOUSE LLC ......................301 5480100, EXT. 2

6108 Granby

www.themanchesterhouse.com See our ad on page 56.

4101

freedom of movement,

Five

ASSISTED LIVING GROUP HOMES – cont.

Creatively designed programs that maximize choice, stimulate memory and nurture freedom of movement. Brooke Grove is simply different.

School Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860

CCRC offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, and short term rehabilitation in a beautiful setting.

Road, Frederick, MD 21702

Live life to the fullest at Riderwood, a vibrant senior living community in Silver Spring, for adults age 60-plus.

Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904

76.

Creatively designed programs that maximize choice, stimulate memory and nurture freedom of movement. Brooke Grove is simply different.

Slade School Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 www.bgf.org

our ad on page 84.

Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 CONTINUING CARE/LIFEPLAN COMMUNITIES – cont. INGLESIDE AT KING FARM, ROCKVILLE ............240 5578791 KNOLLWOOD ......................................................202 5410149 MAPLEWOOD PARK PLACE, BETHESDA ............301 5717444 THE VILLAGE AT ROCKVILLE A NATIONAL LUTHERAN COMMUNITY ........301 3218390 MEMORY CARE

GROVE RETIREMENT VILLAGE ............301 2602320

BROOKE

18100

www.bgf.org See our ad on page

HOMEWOOD AT FREDERICK ..............................301 7326153

Slade

84.

7407

www.homewoodfrederick.com See our ad on

RIDERWOOD ..........................................................877 7424390

Willow

page 88.

3140

Riderwood.com See

GROVE RETIREMENT VILLAGE ............301 2602320

our ad on page

BROOKE

See

18100

at affordable monthly rates & no buy-in. Family owned for over 32 years.

offer a continuum of services that help you meet the challenges of aging free from the burdens of home maintenance and with the

With 40+ years of award-winning care, we take pride in helping residents keep their independence while providing them the assistance

91 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 THE LANDING OF SILVER SPRING ......................301 3887700 NEWHAVEN ASSISTED LIVING ..........................240 6038221 OLNEY ASSISTED LIVING ....................................301 5700525 TRIBUTE AT BLACK HILL  SENIOR LIVING4 ..........410 4015262 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL 211 MARYLAND AT UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND ..............211 OR 1 8004920618 Puts people in touch with the best agencies to meet their needs WINTER GROWTH ................................................301 7747501 Memory Care that feels like home with private rooms, awake night staff, on-site nurse, and Day Program. All-Inclusive pricing and NO Entrance Fees. 18110 Prince Philip Drive,

www.wintergrowthinc.org COUNTRY MEADOWS RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES ..............................301 2282249 Offers

Restorative Care

5955 Quinn Orchard

CountryMeadows.com See our ad on page 72. HARMONY AT SPRING HILL ......................................571 3480575 We

8350 Mountain Larkspur

Lorton,

https://www.harmonyseniorservices.com/ See our ads on pages 78 & 79. HILLHAVEN. ..........................................................301 7473117

3210 Powder Mill Rd., Adelphi,

www.hillhaven.com See our ad on page 82. MEMORY CARE – cont.

Olney, MD 20832

Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care &

Road, Frederick, MD 21704

best care

Drive

VA 22079

they need.

MD 20783

93 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL – cont. ASSOCIATION OF VIETNAMESE AMERICANS..301 588 6862 Housing, employment, interpretation assistance, referrals and immigration BOAT PEOPLE SOS ..............................................703 5382190 Assists Vietnamese immigrants CHINESE CULTURE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER ............................................301 8207200 DISABILITY NETWORK DIRECTORY ..................240 7771246 ..................................................................TTY 240 7771236 Call for a copy of printed directory ELDERCARE LOCATOR ......................................18006771116 For referrals to aging agencies throughout the United States JCA SENIOR HELPLINE ........................................240 2903311 MARYLAND ACCESS POINT ............................1844MAPLINK MONTGOMERY COUNTY 311 MC311..............................311 MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHIP ..........................301 2554250 ROCKVILLE SENIOR CENTER ..............................240 3148800 Senior services for the City of Rockville SENIOR SITE For senior-related info from the county public libraries,visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/for-you/seniors.html

ELDERLAW/ESTATE PLANNING Consult BeaconSilverPages.com for additional listings GAIL L. KAHAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW ..................301 7741855 MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES ..............................240 7773000 Learn about and apply for services for seniors, persons with disabilities and caregivers. Free. Email: ADS@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov 401 Hungerford Drive, 3rd floor, Rockville, MD 20850 www.MontgomeryCountyMD.gov/seniors See our ad on page 16.

LEGAL SERVICES

Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 LEGAL AID BUREAU ....................................18558809487 OR MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE ..................240 3140373 Intake hours: Monday - Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. BERNADETTE SWEENEY, ESQ. ............................301 2947200 MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL SERVICES ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER ........................................202 3933572 Legal assistance for Asian Americans CIRCUIT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY..240 7779400 DISABILITY RIGHTS MARYLAND ......................410 7276352 Hours of intake: 10 a.m. - noon DISTRICT COURT OF MARYLAND FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY ........................301 5638800 LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICES ............................301 2799100 Bar Association of Montgomery County; reduced fee program for those with limited incomes, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. MCDONALD LAW FIRM, LLC ..............................410 9959935 At McDonald Law Firm we help families protect their nest egg and qualify for Medicaid while preserving a legacy for the future. Get the Facts! 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 800 West, Bethedsa, MD 20814 www.mcdonaldesq.com See our ad on page 92. CAROL R. SCHIFTER, ESQ. ......................................301 4247797 Over 35 years assisting clients with wills, powers of attorney and probate. Reduced flat fees for seniors for preparing wills and powers of attorney. 10125 Colesville Road, Suite 139, Silver Spring, MD 20901 crschifter@yahoo.com See our ad on page 94. OAKRIDGE AUCTION GALLERY ..........................703 2911010 Auction, appraisal and advisory services for downsizing and estate planning. Free valuations of fine art, antiques, jewelry and collections. Appraisals for insurance, donation, estate planning and estate taxes www.oakridgeauctiongallery.com See our ad on page 66. LEGAL SERVICES – cont. 95

Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Rockville Office................................................301 5638900 Silver Spring Office..........................................301 5638701 PRO BONO PROGRAM ........................................301 4247651 Montgomery County Bar Foundation, Inc.; hours of intake: Mon. through Thurs., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. REGISTER OF WILLS ............................................240 7779600 Provides assistance with administering estates LIBRARY SERVICES MCPL ASKALIBRARIAN ....................................240 7770001 ......................................................................TTY 240 7770902 SENIOR SITE .................................................................................. For senior-related info from the county public libraries, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/for-you/seniors.html MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES MCPL ............................240 7770002 NURSING & REHAB/LONG-TERM CARE GENERAL ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION ................................18887430023 General complaints ATTORNEY GENERAL’S HEALTH EDUCATION & ADVOCACY UNIT HOTLINE HEALTH MATTERS ..............410 5281840 MONTGOMERY COUNTY LICENSING AND REGULATORY SERVICES ................................240 7773986 OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM ..................................240 7773369 Investigates complaints; advocates for residents of nursing homes STATE OFFICE OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY ......443 8260364; ......................................................................TTY 18007352258 96 LEGAL SERVICES – cont.

NURSING CARE AND REHABILITATION FACILITIES

See also HEALTH INFO/REHABILITATION SERVICES

These facilities provide skilled nursing care 24 hours a day, geared to those needing long-term care, long- or short-term rehabilitation, or temporary care as respite for a caregiver. Some also offer specialized care for individuals with advanced dementia.

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ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF MARYLAND ..............................240 8646000 ALTHEA WOODLAND NURSING AND REHAB, Silver Spring....................................................301 4342646 ARBOR RIDGE AT RIDERWOOD ..........................301 5728430 ARCOLA HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER, Silver Spring....................................................301 6492400 ASBURY METHODIST VILLAGE WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER ....................301 2164004 BEDFORD COURT ................................................301 5982900 BEL PRE HEALTH & REHAB, Silver Spring..........301 5986000 BETHESDA HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER, Bethesda..........................................................301 5301600 CADIA HEALTHCARE, Silver Spring....................301 9332500 CADIA HEALTHCARE, Springbrook....................301 6224600 CARRIAGE HILL NURSING CENTER, Bethesda..........................................................301 8975500 BROOKE GROVE RETIREMENT VILLAGE ............301 2602320 A caring staff trained to lift self-esteem and provide long-term care with dignity. Brooke Grove is simply different. 18100 Slade School Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 www.bgf.org See our ad on page 48.

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Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 NURSING & REHAB – cont. COLLINGSWOOD NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER, Rockville..........................................................301 7628900 FOREST HILLS OF DC FORMERLY THE METHODIST HOME ..............202 9667623 FRIENDS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, SANDY SPRING ................................................301 9244900 Fairland, Silver Spring....................................301 3846161 HEBREW HOME OF GREATER WASHINGTON, Rockville..........................................................301 7708470 KENSINGTON NURSING AND REHABILITATION301 9330060 THE LANDING OF SILVER SPRING ......................301 3887700 LAYHILL CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHAB..301 8712000 MONTGOMERY VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER 301 5272501 OAK MANOR CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING ........................240 9705600 OAK VIEW REHAB AND NURSING CENTER, Silver Spring....................................................301 5650300 PEAK HEALTHCARE AT FOX CHASE, Silver Spring....................................................301 5872400 PEAK HEALTHCARE SLIGO CREEK CENTER, Takoma Park............301 2704200 POTOMAC VALLEY NURSING & WELLNESS CENTER ........................................301 7620700 HILLHAVEN. ..........................................................301 7473117 With 40+ years of award-winning care, we take pride in helping residents keep their independence while providing them the assistance they need. 3210 Powder Mill Rd., Adelphi, MD 20783 www.hillhaven.com See our ad on page 82. CHARLOTTE HALL VETERANS HOME ................301 8848171 Maryland’s only veterans home, offering assisted living, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services and memory care to veterans and eligible spouses. 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 www.charhall.org 98

Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 PROMEDICA SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB Bethesda..........................................................301 5309000 Chevy Chase....................................................301 6578686 Potomac............................................................301 2992273 Silver Spring....................................................301 8905552 Wheaton..........................................................301 9422500 PROMEDICA SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB18882557054 REGENCY CARE OF SILVER SPRING ..................301 5885544 SHADY GROVE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHAB ....................................301 3151900 TERRACES AT TUCKERMAN ................................301 8978566 THE VILLAGE AT ROCKVILLE ..............................3013218390 NUTRITION EDUCATION/COUNSELING SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM INFORMATION240 7773810 Congregate lunch programs and home-delivered meals SHARE FOOD NETWORK ....................................301 8643115 EMERGENCY FOOD See also CRISIS INTERVENTION/EMERGENCIES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/PUBLIC BENEFITS BETHESDA CARES ................................................301 9079244 Lunch and dinner; clothing closet MANNA FOOD CENTER ......................................301 4241130 THE SHEPHERD’S TABLE, Silver Spring..............301 5856463 FOOD STAMPS GERMANTOWN ....................................................240 7773420 ROCKVILLE ..........................................................240 7774600 SILVER SPRING ....................................................240 7773100 NURSING & REHAB – cont. 99

GROCERY SHOPPING SERVICES

Aging and Disability Services provides hot lunches, socialization programs and other services at the following sites for persons age 60 or older and spouses of any age. Reservations must be made two days in advance. Participants are asked to contribute as much as they are able toward the cost of the meal. For information, call (240) 777-3810. For reservations, call sites directly. See also Specialized Lunch Sites on page 102.

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BROOKVILLE MARKET ........................................301 6522793 Chevy Chase-area deliveries GIANT PEAPOD ......................................................PEAPOD.COM Online shopping and delivery service, fee SAFEWAY ..............................................................SAFEWAY.COM Online shopping and delivery

THE SENIOR CONNECTION ................................301 9620820 Volunteers grocery

LUNCH SITES

For a searchable database of resources, see

service, fee

shop for or with county seniors

BAUER PARK APARTMENTS, Rockville..............301 4604545 BENJAMIN GAITHER CENTER, Gaithersburg....301 2586380 80-A Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg DAMASCUS SENIOR CENTER, Damascus..........240 7776995 9701 Main Street, Damascus EAST COUNTY COMM. CTR., Silver Spring........240 7778090 (Tues., Fri.), 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring ELIZABETH HOUSE, Silver Spring......................301 5877838 1400 Fenwick Lane, Silver Spring FOREST OAK TOWERS, Gaithersburg................301 7401414 101 Odendhal Road, Gaithersburg HOLIDAY PARK SENIOR CENTER, Wheaton ......240 7774999 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton INWOOD HOUSE, Silver Spring..........................301 6496595 10921 Inwood Avenue, Silver Spring LONG BRANCH SENIOR CENTER, Silver Spring....................................................240 7776975 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring 100

MEALS-ON-WHEELS (MOW)

For homebound, disabled or convalescent persons. One hot or frozen and one cold meal per day, delivered by volunteers. Monday through Friday service. For general information, call (240) 777-3810, or call offices listed below.

Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 LUNCH SITES – cont. MARGARET SCHWEINHAUT SENIOR CENTER, Silver Spring....................................................240 7778085 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring NANCY H. DACEK NORTH POTOMAC COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER ..............240 7734800 ROCKVILLE SENIOR CENTER, Rockville............240 3148810 1150 Carnation Drive, Rockville WAVERLY HOUSE, Bethesda..............................301 9860052 4521 East-West Highway, Bethesda WHEATON SENIOR CENTER ................................240 7734830 WHITE OAK COMMUNITY CENTER, Silver Spring....................................................240 7776944 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring

BETHESDACHEVY CHASE MOW ......................301 6544610 COLESVILLE MOW ..............................................301 3847440 DAMASCUS MOW ................................................301 4145447 GAITHERSBURG MOW ........................................301 2164200 GERMANTOWN MOW ..........................................301 7060262 JSSA JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY MOW................................................................301 8162639 Kosher meals-on-wheels MEALS ON WHEELS, CENTRAL MARYLAND ....410 5580827 ROCKVILLE MOW ................................................301 3401559 TAKOMA PARK MOW..........................................301 4341922 WHEATON MOW ..................................................301 9421111 101

Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 For a searchable database of resources, see www.BeaconSilverPages.com SPECIALIZED LUNCH SITES CHINESE CONGREGATE SITES Chinese American Senior Services Assoc.......301 6793308 Call for days and times, sites: Long Branch Community Center, Silver Spring; Good Hope Community Center, Silver Spring; Plum Gar Community Center, Germantown; Upper County Community Center, Gaithersburg Chinese Culture and Community Center......301 8207200 Call for days and times, sites: Germantown Community Center; CCACC Headquarters, Gaithersburg; Rockville Senior Center KOREAN CONGREGATE SITES Fellowship Senior Center................................301 4443100 Call for days and times, site: Fellowship Church, Germantown Korean American Senior Citizen Association of Maryland, Inc...............................................301 4387304 Call for days and times, site: Church of Agape, Silver Spring KOSHER CONGREGATE SITES Jewish Community Center..............................301 3483803 Call for days and times, sites: Jewish Community Center, Rockville; Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim, Silver Spring; Ring House, Rockville and Shomrei Emunah, Silver Spring VIETNAMESE CONGREGATE SITE ......................240 4876729 LONG BRANCH COMMUNITY CENTER, SILVER SPRING PHYSICAL FITNESS See also RECREATION/LEISURE, SENIOR CENTERS AND SENIOR PROGRAMS MARYLAND SENIOR OLYMPICS ........................240 7774930 MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION ....................240 7776840 ROCKVILLE PERSONAL TRAINING ....................240 6300298 SENIOR FIT ..........................................................301 5577895 Free exercise program of Holy Cross Hospital; 23 area locations 102

103 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 For topical stories and information, visit www.TheBeaconNewspapers.com PHYSICAL SECURITY/MEDICAL ALERT GENERAL FIRE DEPARTMENT SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM......................................................240 777 2430 Free home safety and smoke alarm check; File of Life Program, which makes vital health information available in your home to emergency medical personnel; group presentations HOLIDAY PARK SENIOR CENTER ........................240 7774999 MEDIC ALERT FOUNDATION ............................18004325378 Sells bracelets/tags with health information for medical emergencies MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES ........................................................240 7773000 Email: ADS@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov; learn more at www.MontgomeryCountyMD.gov/senior SENIOR SERVICES FOR CITY OF ROCKVILLE ....240 3148810 MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEMS/PERS (PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS) CST  YOUR LINK TO LIFE ..................................18883375433 PHILIPS LIFELINE ..............................................18005433546 RECREATION/LEISURE GENERAL AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL ..............18882758747, OPTION 2 The National Parks & Federal Recreation Lands Pass, for National Park discounts ARTS AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY ................................301 5653805 GOLF COURSES Needwood Golf Course....................................301 9481075 Northwest Golf Course....................................301 5986100

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SENIOR CENTERS

These multipurpose senior centers operate out of large facilities, are generally open daily and offer a variety of programs

free, some with a fee).

105 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 RECREATION AND LEISURE – cont. Olney Golf Park................................................301 5706600 Sligo Creek Golf Course..................................301 5856006 HARMONY EXPRESS CHORUS ...................................................... ......................................................https://harmony-express.org/ HOLY CROSS SENIOR SOURCE ..........................301 7548800 ICE RINKS Cabin John Ice Rink, Rockville........................301 7658620 Wheaton Ice Arena..........................................301 9053000 JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER WASHINGTON ................................301 8810100 LIVE & LEARN BETHESDA ..................................301 7406150 MARYLAND PARK SERVICE GOLDEN AGES PASS ........................................410 2608186 Free admission to Maryland Parks for those 62+ MONTGOMERY COUNTY RECREATION DEPARTMENT Aquatics............................................................240 7776860 Senior Programs..............................................240 7774925 General Information........................................240 7776840 Senior centers, neighborhood centers, outdoor adventure travel programs SENIOR RECREATION PROGRAMS, Rockville..........................................................240 3148800 WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC ......301 3202770 YMCA: BETHESDA/CHEVY CHASE ....................301 5303725 YMCA: SILVER SPRING ........................................301 5852120

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BENJAMIN GAITHER CENTER ............................301 2586380 DAMASCUS SENIOR CENTER ..............................240 7776995 HOLIDAY PARK SENIOR CENTER, Wheaton..........................................................240 7774999 HOLY CROSS SENIOR SOURCE, Silver Spring....................................................301 7548510 LONG BRANCH SENIOR CENTER, Silver Spring....................................................240 7776975

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107 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 SENIOR CENTERS – cont. MARGARET SCHWEINHAUT SENIOR CENTER, Silver Spring....................................................240 7778085 MONTGOMERY COUNTY RECREATION ............240 7776840 NORTH POTOMAC SENIOR CENTER ..................240 7734805 ROCKVILLE SENIOR CENTER ..............................240 3148800 WHEATON SENIOR CENTER ................................240 7734830 WHITE OAK SENIOR CENTER, Silver Spring....................................................240 7776944

PROGRAMS & CLUBS

SENIOR

BAUER DRIVE COMMUNITY CENTER, Rockville..........................................................240 7776922 CHINESE AMERICAN SENIOR SERVICES ASSOCIATION ................................301 6793308 Social activities, exercises and classes CHINESE CULTURE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER ............................................301 8207200 Information and referral; free English classes and citizenship application assistance; senior social programs CLARA BARTON COMMUNITY CENTER, Cabin John........................................................240 7774910 CLARKSBURG PARK ACTIVITY BUILDING ........240 7774925 EAST COUNTY COMMUNITY REC CENTER ........240 7778093 ELIZABETH HOUSE, Silver Spring......................301 5877838 FELLOWSHIP SENIOR CENTER KOREAN ........301 4443100 FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS VILLAGE CENTER ..........301 6562797 GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER ..............240 7778098 GWENDOLYN COFFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER, Silver Spring....................................................240 7774900 JCA HEYMAN INTERAGES CENTER ....................301 2554239 Intergenerational programs to benefit youth and older adults JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER WASHINGTON, Rockville..........................................................301 8810100 KOREAN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER OF GREATER WASHINGTON, Gaithersburg........240 6836663

Some of the following may require membership, may not

open daily and/or may have limited programming.

FREE At Both Locations: Exhibitors and Resources Keynote Speaker • Health Screenings Flu and Covid Vaccines • Giveaways • Door Prizes Springfield, Va. Sunday, October 15 Noon to 4 p.m. Springfield Town Center Silver Spring, Md. Sunday, October 22 Noon to 4 p.m. Silver Spring Civic Building For more info, visit beacon50expo.com To sponsor, exhibit or volunteer, please call (301) 949-9766 or email info@theBeaconNewspapers.com Mark Your Calendar! SILVER SPONSORS: GOLD SPONSORS: BRONZE SPONSORS: 2022 EXPO SPONSORS 108

109 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 JANE E. LAWTON COMMUNITY CENTER, Chevy Chase....................................................240 7776855 LONGWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER, Brookeville......................................................240 7776920 MIDCOUNTY COMMUNITY REC CENTER ........240 7776820 PLUM GAR COMMUNITY REC CENTER ..............240 7744919 POTOMAC COMMUNITY CENTER ......................240 7776960 PRAISNER COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER, Burtonsville......................................................240 7774970 ROSS BODDY COMMUNITY CENTER ................240 7778050 JEWISH ACTIVITY CENTER, Friendship Heights..........................................240 2004515 SIBLEY SENIOR ASSOCIATION, NW DC ............202 3647602 WASHINGTON METRO OASIS ............................240 8003745 Senior education program offering in-person and online classes and trips; housed at Macy’s Home Store at Montgomery Mall. WAVERLY HOUSE, Bethesda..............................301 9860052 THEATERS Offering senior discounted tickets ARENA STAGE ......................................................202 4883300 BLACK ROCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS ................301 5282260 FORD’S THEATRE ................................................202 3474833 KENNEDY CENTER ..............................................202 4674600 OLNEY THEATRE CENTER ....................................301 9243400 NATIONAL THEATRE ............................................202 6286161 ROUND HOUSE THEATRE ....................................240 6441100 SHAKESPEARE THEATRE ....................................202 5471122 TOBY’S DINNER THEATRE ..................................410 7308311 MONTGOMERY COUNTY RECREATION ..............240 7774925 Montgomery County Recreation has many ways for those 55 & better to stay healthy and engaged. Join us for a variety of programs, classes, trips and special events. There is something for everyone. www.mocorec.com/55 See our ad on page 106.

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THRIFT SHOPS (NONPROFIT)

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

For more information, please refer to the Transportation Network Directory for People with Disabilities and Seniors at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/tnd.

door-to-door transportation throughout metropolitan

seniors and persons with disabilities; you must register and qualify in advance, same day access; MetroAccess riders living in the county can access same-day transportation through the Department of Transportation; requires prior enrollment; call (301) 948-5409.

Training for safe utilization of accessible Metro service

Services for Older Adults & Persons with Disabilities, including information about free Metrobus and Ride On, routes and schedules, Call-n-Ride, Medical Assistance Transportation, and more. www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Transit/seniors.html

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GOODWILL RETAIL STORES ................................202 6364225 Call for locations MEDSTAR MONTGOMERY MEDICAL CENTER THRIFT SHOP, Olney........................301 7749638 PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS RESALE SHOP, Kensington......................................................301 9424707 UNIQUE THRIFT STORE, Wheaton ......................301 9620600

GENERAL JCA CONNECTARIDE ........................................301 7383252 Transportation information, referrals and travel training JCA DOORTODOOR BUSES, TRANSPORTATION DEPT. ..............................301 4686280 Accessible buses

JCA VILLAGERIDES ..............................................301 2554212 Volunteers

METRO ACCESS ....................................................301 5625360

area

frail

METROTRIP PLANNING ASSISTANCE ................202 6377000

for group rentals

provide rides for older adults, drivers always needed

Provides

for

MONTGOMERY

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COUNTY

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assistance in particular regions; for locations and numbers, see EMERGENCY HELP, page 30.

Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 TRANSPORTATION – cont. TRANSPORTATIONRELATED QUESTIONS ........................311 VAMOOSE BUS ....................................................301 7180036 ESCORTEDTRANSPORTATION JSSA JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY ........240 8005772 Door-to-door escorted medical transportation MONTGOMERY COUNTY ESCORTED TRANSPORTATION ......................301 7383252 THE SENIOR CONNECTION ................................301 9620820 Volunteers escort seniors to and from medical appointments, call 2-3 weeks in advance to schedule; M-F, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS MEDICAID TRANSPORTATION ..........................240 7775890 No cost if Medicaid eligibility requirements met PARAMED MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION ..........301 8388700 MISCELLANEOUS BETHESDA URBAN PARTNERSHIP TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS ....................301 6560868 In and around Bethesda CALL ‘N’ RIDE ........................................................301 9485409 Discounted taxi rides for income-eligible Montgomery County residents 65 or

HELP

SILVER SPRING TRIPS ..........................................240 7738747 Free shuttle in and around Silver Spring 112

older

persons with disabilities.

For

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Due to potential adjustments to public transportation schedules necessitated by Covid, please check the appropriate website or call 3-1-1 for the most current information.

METROBUS/METRORAIL ....................................202 6377000 MONTGOMERY COUNTY FREE BUS SERVICE ......................311 RIDE ON BUS TRANSIT INFORMATION CENTER ..................................240 7770311 WWW.MONTGOMERYCOUNTYMD.GOV/RIDEON WASHINGTON METRO AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY WMATA ....................202 6377000 For Metro Access (transportation for frail seniors and persons with disabilities),

SENIOR CENTER AND PROGRAM TRANSPORTATION CITY OF GAITHERSBURG ....................................301 2586380 CITY OF ROCKVILLE ............................................240 3148810 MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENIOR OLYMPICS..240 7774925 TAXI SERVICES ACTION TAXICAB COMPANY ..............................301 8401000 BARWOOD TAXICAB COMPANY........................301 9841900 CALL ‘N’ RIDE ........................................................301 9485409 Discounted taxi rides for income-eligible Montgomery County residents 65 or older & persons with disabilities. ORANGE TAXI ......................................................301 9120000 REGENCY TAXICAB COMPANY ..........................301 9909000 Offers free taxi rides for county residents 70 and older Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000

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All nonprofit organizations need volunteers. Here are some organizations that refer volunteers to a variety of work opportunities.

114 VETERANS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS BENEFITS: ......................................................18008271000 HEALTH CARE: ....................................1877222VETS 8387 VETERANS CRISIS LINE: ..................18002738255 PRESS 1 VA MEDICAL CENTER MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC ..................202 7458000 X58127

OPPORTUNITIES

VOLUNTEER

GAITHERSBURG HELP ........................................301 2162510 Transportation volunteer opportunities JCA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ....................301 2554200 Work with seniors, agency programs and much more JSSA JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY ........240 8005772 MONTGOMERY CO. VOLUNTEER CENTER ........240 7772600 RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM RSVP ..............................................................240 7772612 SENIOR CONNECTION OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY ................................301 9620820 SCORE..................................................................240 7770001 Current or retired business executives who mentor entrepreneurs VOTING LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY ................................301 9849585 MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS ......................................................240 7778683 24-hour voter information CHARLOTTE HALL VETERANS HOME ................301 8848171 Maryland’s only veterans home, offering assisted living, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services and memory care to veterans and eligible spouses. 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 www.charhall.org Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000

INDEX 2-1-1 Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 91 Adult Foster Care for Specialized Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 A Homemade Plan . . . . . . . . .19, 53, 58, 59, 63 A New Approach Home Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 A Unity Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 A-1 Action Nursing Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 AAA Mid-Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 AARP of Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 21 Abilities Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Able Plus Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . .86, 87 Absolute Care Nursing & Home Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57, 61 Abused Persons Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Action Taxicab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Active Living Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Acumen Care Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Administration for Community Living . . . . . .34 Adult Day Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Adult Protective Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Advanced Nursing & Home Support . . . . . . .61 Adventist Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Adventist Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 46 Adventist Rehab. Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Advertising Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Advocacy Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 African American Diabetes Education . . . . . .40 African American Health Program . . . . . . . . .41 After Breast Cancer Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Aging Life Care Assoc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Aging Network Services, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Aging Well Eldercare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 15 Alanon-Alateen Info. Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Albaneze, Beth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Albert Optic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Alcohol & Substance Abuse Treatment . . . . .44 Alcoholics Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Alfredhouse Eldercare . . . .87, inside back cover Althea Woodland Nursing & Rehab. . . . . . . . .97 Always Best Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia Education Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Alzheimer’s Assoc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 39 Alzheimer’s Disease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 America the Beautiful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 American Cancer Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 American Council of the Blind . . . . . . . . . . . .51 American Diabetes Assoc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .40, 46 American Heart Assoc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46, 50 American Kidney Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 American Liver Fdn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 American Lung Assoc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 American Parkinson’s Disease Assoc. . . . . . . .47 American Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 American Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc. .43 American Stroke Assoc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Americorps/AARP Tax-Aide Program . . . . . .31 Ameristar Healthcare Services . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Andrew Kim House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Angels Garden Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Apple Blossoms Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . .89 Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Arbor Crest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Arbor Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Arbor Ridge at Riderwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Arcola Health & Rehab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Arcola Towers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Arden Courts Memory Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Arthritis Fdn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Arts & Humanities Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Asbury Methodist Village . . . . . . . . . . . . .73, 89 Asbury Wilson Health Care Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . .97 Asian American Health Initiative . . . . . . .32, 41 Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 95 Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Asian-Born . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Ask-a-Librarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Aspenwood Senior Living . . . . . . . . . . . . .73, 81 Assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Assisted Housing Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Assisted Living Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Assisted Living Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Assisted Living Group Homes . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Assisting Hands of Potomac . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 115

Assoc. of Vietnamese Americans . . . . . . .32, 93 Asthma & Allergy Fdn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 At Home Care, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 61 Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Attorney General’s Health Education & Advocacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Auctions/Estate Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Audiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Baltimore Gas & Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Barwood Taxicab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Bauer Drive Community Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Bauer Park Apts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73, 100 Beacon 50+ Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Beacon Newspapers, The . . . . . . . . . .18, 24, 94 Bedford Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73, 81, 89, 97 Behavioral Health Ctr. Adventist Shady Grove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Behavioral Health Referral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Bel Pre Health & Rehab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Bella’s Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Bender JCC Rehabilitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Benefits Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Benjamin Gaither Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100, 105 Best Senior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 61 Bethany House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Bethesda Cares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Bethesda Health & Rehab. Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Bethesda HELP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Bethesda Transportation Solutions . . . . . . . .112 Better Business Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Birth, Death & Vital Records . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Boat People SOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 93 Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening . . . . . . .40 Brightstar Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60, 61 Brightview Fallsgrove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Brookdale Senior Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Brooke Grove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83, 84 Brooke Grove Assisted Living/ Memory Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89, 90 Brooke Grove Rehabilitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Brooke Grove Retirement Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 48, 49, 50, 83, 84 Brookville Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Burial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Cadence Living Olney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Cadia Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Call ‘n’ Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110, 112, 113 Cancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Cancer Info. Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Capital Caring Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 64 Capital City Nurses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Capital Eye Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Care Management Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Care Management/Caregiver Support . . . . . . .13 Caregiver Action Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Caregiver Resource Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 CarePatrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13, 69 Carepeople Home Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 CarePlus Home Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 CaringMatters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45, 53, 64, 114 Carriage Hill Nursing Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Casa of Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Casey House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Catholic Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 32, 45 Catholic Charities Medical Clinic . . . . . . .33, 64 CBH Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 CCACC Adult Day Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 CDC Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Cemeteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Centers for Disease Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Charles E. Smith Life Communities . . . . . .4, 73 Charlotte Hall Veterans Home . . . . .83, 98, 114 Charter House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Cherished Hands Home Health . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Cheryl’s Health Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Chevy Chase Home Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 62 Chevy Chase House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80, 83 Chinese American Senior Services Assoc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 107 Chinese Congregate Lunch Sites . . . . . . . . .102 Chinese Culture & Community Service Ctr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 33, 93, 107 Churchill Senior Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Circuit Court of Mont. Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 City of Gaithersburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 City of Rockville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 City of Rockville Community Services Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 City of Takoma Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Clara Barton Community Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Clarksburg Park Activity Bldg. . . . . . . . . . . .107 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000

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Clothing & Household Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Cohen-Rosen House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 85 Collingswood Nursing & Rehab. . . . . . . . . . .98 Colorectal Cancer Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind . . . . . . . . .51 Comfort Home Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Comfort Keepers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53, 62 Commission on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Commission on People with Disabilities .21, 41 Commission on Veterans Affairs . . . . . . . . . . .21 Community Action Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Community Clinics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40, 64 Community Home Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Community Reach of Mont. Co. . . . . . . . .21, 71 Community Tax Aid, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Companions/Helpers/Visitors/Non-Medical . .53 Complaints/Codes (Housing) . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Complete Care Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56, 57 Comptroller of Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Consumer Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Consumer Product Safety Commission . . . . .24 Consumer Protection Division . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Consumer Protection, Co. Office of . . . . . . . .24 Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine . . . . . . . . .24 Continuing Care Retirement Communities . .89 Coordinating Senior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Corewood Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 62 Cornerstone Montgomery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Counseling/Support Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Country Meadows . . . . . . . . . . . . .72, 75, 83, 91 County Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Covenant Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Crisis Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Crisis Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Crisis Intervention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Crohns & Colitis Fdn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 CST- Your Link to Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Curiosity Consignment Auctions . . . . . . . . . .67 CW Health Care Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Daily Money Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Damascus HELP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Damascus Senior Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100, 105 Debbie’s Angels Companion Service . . . . . . .53 Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Department of Veterans Affairs . . . . . . . . . . .114 Dept. of Health & Human Services . . . . . . . .28 Diabetes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Diabetes Research & Wellness Fdn. . . . . . . . .40 Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Disability Network Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Disability Rights Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Distinctive Home Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 District Court of Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Doc’s Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Dubols Home Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Durable Medical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 E. County Comm. Rec. Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 East County Comm. Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Easter Seals Inter-Generational Ctr. . .11, 43, 51 Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Eldercare Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 ElderCaring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Elderlaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Eldersafe Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Elizabeth House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75, 100, 107 Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Emergency Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Emergency Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Emergency Help/FISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Emergency Housing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . .29 Emergency Services Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Energy Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Envisage Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Eric Stewart Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Escorted Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Estate Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Everyday Money Mgmt., LLC . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Everymind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 45 Excel Healthcare Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Eyecare America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Family & Nursing Care . . .52, 53, 62, back page Family and Friends Health Care . . . . . . . . . . .57 Federal Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Federal Tax Info. & Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Fellowship Senior Ctr./Korean . . . . . . . .33, 107 Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Financial Assistance for Healthcare . . . . . . . .41 Financial Assistance for Housing . . . . . . . . . .68 Financial Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Financial Services & Tax Assistance . . . . . . . .31 Fire Dept. Senior Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 For topical stories and information, visit www.TheBeaconNewspapers.com 117

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Five Star Premier of Chevy Chase . . . . . . . . .75 Food Stamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Foreign Born, Services for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Forest Hills of DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83, 98 Forest Oak Towers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75, 100 Forest Side Memory Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 83 Forever Faithful Pet Cremation & Funeral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38, 39 Forty Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Four Sales, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Fox Hill Senior Condominium . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Franklin Apts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Free Taxi to COVID Vaccine/Test . . . . . . . . .110 French-Speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Friendly Visitor Program/Everymind . . . . . . .53 Friends House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75, 83 Friends Nursing & Rehab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Friendship Heights Village Community Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Funeral Consumer’s Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Funeral Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Fyzical Therapy & Balance Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . .50 Gaithersburg HELP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 114 Gallaudet University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Garden of Remembrance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Gardens of Traville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Gateways at the JCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 General Caregiver Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 General Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . . .24 General Health Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Geriatric Care Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Geriatric Nurse Practitioner House Calls . . . .47 Germantown Community Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Germantown HELP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Get a Grip Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Giant Peapod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center . . . . . .35 Going Home Cremation & Funeral . . . . .37, 38 Golden Age Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Golden Ages Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Golf Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Goodwill Retail Stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Grief/Bereavement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Griswold Home Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Grocery Shopping Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Group Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 GROWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Grunberger, Felice, LSCW-C . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Gwendolyn Coffield Community Ctr. . . . . .107 Hampshire Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Harmony at Chantilly . . . . . . . . . . . . .75, 78, 79 Harmony at Enterprise . . . . . . . . . . . . .78, 79, 83 Harmony at Spring Hill . . . . . . . . . . . .78, 79, 91 Harmony at Waldorf . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78, 79, 85 Harmony Express Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Hawkeye Medical Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Health Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Health Insurance Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Hearing Loss Assoc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Hearing/Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Heart to Heart Senior Care . . . . . . . . . . . .59, 62 Heartfields Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Hebrew Home of Greater Washington . . . .4, 98 Help Unlimited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Helping Hands-Potomac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Heritage House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Hessler Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Hill-Burton Hospital Free Care . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Hillhaven Assisted Living . . . . . . .82, 85, 91, 98 Hirsh Health Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 50 Holiday Park Senior Ctr. . . . . .55, 100, 103,105 Holy Cross Caregiver Resource Ctr. . . . . . . . .17 Holy Cross Germantown Hospital . . . . . . . . .65 Holy Cross Health Cancer Center . . . . . . . . . .40 Holy Cross Health Partners . . .inside front cover Holy Cross Health Partners/Asbury . . . . .49, 65 Holy Cross Health Partners/Kensington . . . . .49 Holy Cross Health Progressive Medical Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice . . . . . .59, 64 Holy Cross Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Holy Cross Medical Adult Day Ctr. . . . . . . . .11 Holy Cross Senior Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Home Care/Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Home Equipment Suppliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Home Healthcare Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Home Helpers Home Care of Olney . . . . .55, 62 Home Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Home Instead Senior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Home Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000

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Homecall, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59, 62 Homecrest House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74, 77 Homeowners and Renters Tax Credit Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Homewatch Caregivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Homewood at Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88, 90 Hospice Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Hospice/Palliative Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Hospitals & Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 House Calls (nurse practitioner) . . . . . . . . . . .47 House Calls LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45, 63 House Calls Total Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Housing & Community Affairs . . . . . .24, 68, 69 Housing Code Enforcement Program . . . . . . .68 Housing Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Housing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Housing Initiative Partnership . . . . . . . . . .29, 69 Housing Opportunities Commission . . . . . . . .68 Housing Stabilization Services . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Howard Univ. College of Dentistry . . . . . . . . .40 Ice Rinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Information & Referral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Ingleside at King Farm . . . . . . . . . . . .77, 85, 90 In-Home Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Integra Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43, 50 Interfaith Clothing Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Interfaith Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 29 Interim Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Inwood House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77, 100 Iona Senior Servces . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 17, 41, 45 Jafai Health & Support Services . . . . . . . . . . .63 Jane Lawton Community Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . .109 JCA 50+ Employment Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 JCA Career Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 JCA Caregivers Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . .45 JCA Connect-a-Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 JCA Door-to-Door Buses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 JCA Heyman Interages Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 JCA Kensington Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 JCA Senior Community Service Employment Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 JCA Senior Helpline . . . . . . . . . . .17, 41, 69, 93 JCA Village Rides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 JCA Volunteer Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Jemisun Healthcare Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Jewish Activity Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Jewish Community Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . .105, 107 Jewish Council for the Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Johns Hopkins Otolaryngology Loan Closet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Joined Hands Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 JSSA (Jewish Social Service Agency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 45, 53, 112, 114 JSSA Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Just Divine Home Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Kensington Nursing & Rehab . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Kensington Park Senior Living . . . . . . . . .77, 85 Kentlands Manor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Key, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Kidney Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Kindley Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Knollwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Korean American Senior Citizen Assoc. . . . . .33 Korean Community Service Ctr. . . . . . . .17, 27, 33, 41, 45, 65, 107 Korean Congregate Lunch Sites . . . . . . . . . .102 Kosher Congregate Lunch Sites . . . . . . . . . .102 Lakeview Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Landing of Silver Spring, The . . . .77, 85, 91, 98 Landow House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Laryngectory Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Latino Health Initiative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 41 Law Office, Bernadette Sweeney . . . . . . . . . .95 Law Office, Carol R. 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Living Bank, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Loan Closets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Local Behavioral Health Authority . . . . . . . . .46 Local/Municipal Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Long Branch Senior Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . .100, 105 Long-term Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Long-term Care Ombudsman Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68, 69 Longwood Community Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Loving Care Adult Medical Day Care . . .10, 11 Loving Decisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Lunch Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 MacNabb Funeral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 37 Manchester House Assisted Living . . . . . .56, 89 Manna Food Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 ManorCare/See ProMedica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Maplewood Park Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77, 90 Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Ctr. . . . .101, 107 Maryland Access Point/MAP . . . . . . .34, 41, 93 Maryland Assn. for Parkinson’s Support . . . .47 Maryland Crime Victims Resource Ctr . . . . . .26 Maryland Durable Med. Eq. Re-Use . . . . . . .57 Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Maryland General Assembly Info. . . . . . . . . .34 Maryland Park Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Maryland Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 25, 42, 43 Maryland Senior Olympics . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Maxim Healthcare Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 McDonald Law Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92, 95 Md. Accessible Telecommunications . . . . . . .43 Md. Kidney Disease Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Md. Public Behavioral Health System . . . . . .45 Meals-on-Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Medic Alert Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Medic Alert/Safe Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Medicaid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 41 Medicaid Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Medical Alert Systems/PERS . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Medical Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Medical Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Medicare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Medicare Advantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Medicare Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Medstar Diabetes Educ. Office . . . . . . . . . . . .41 MedStar Montgomery Med. Ctr. 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Health Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Miscellaneous Legal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 MobileMed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 65 Moderately Priced Housing Program . . . . . . .68 Money Management Int’l. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Mont. Co. 3-1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Mont. Co. Access to Behavioral Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Mont. Co. Aging & Disability Services . . . . . . . . . .13, 16, 19, 41, 69, 93, 103 Mont. Co. Board of Elections . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Mont. Co. Cancer Control Program . . . . . . . .40 Mont. Co. Commission for Women . . . . . . . .21 Mont. Co. Crisis Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Mont. Co. Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Mont. Co. Dental Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Mont. Co. DOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Mont. Co. Escorted Transportation . . . . . . . .112 Mont. 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Mont. Co. Senior Olympics Transportation . .113 Mont. Co. SHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44, 93 Mont. Co. State Delegates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Mont. Co. Stroke Assoc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Mont. Co. Transit and Ride-On . . . . . . . . . . .110 Mont. Co. Volunteer Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Mont. College Lifelong Learning Institute . . .27 Montgomery Cares Info Line . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Montgomery County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Montgomery County Transportation . .110, 111 Montgomery Energy Connection .22, 23, 25, 30 Montgomery Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Montgomery Village Health Care Ctr. . . . . . .98 Motor Vehicle Admin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Moyer Moving Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Muslim Community Ctr. Medical Clinic . .32, 65 N. Potomac Comm. Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . .101, 107 Naborforce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 28, 54, 55 National Library of Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 National Passport Info. Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Nat’l. Caucus and Ctr. on Black Aging . . . . . .21 Nat’l. Active & Retired Federal Employees Assoc/NARFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Nat’l. Alliance on Mental Illness . . . . . . . . . . .45 Nat’l. Assoc. for Hispanic Elderly . . . . . . . . . .21 Nat’l. Assoc. of the Deaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Nat’l. Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Nat’l. Council on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Nat’l. Fire Protection Assoc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Nat’l. Headache Fdn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Nat’l. Health Info. Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Nat’l. Institute on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Nat’l. Jewish Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Nat’l. Kidney Fdn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Nat’l. Multiple Schlerosis Society . . . . . . .47, 57 Nat’l. Nurses Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Nat’l. Older Worker Career Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Nat’l. Oral Health Info. Clearinghouse . . . . . .40 Nat’l. Parkinson’s Fdn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Newhaven Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . .89, 91 Nursing & Rehab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Facilities . . . .97 Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Nutrition Education/Counseling . . . . . . . . . . .99 Oak Manor Center for Rehab . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Oak Manor Ctr. For Rehab/Nursing . . . . . . . .50 Oak View Rehab and Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Oakridge Auction Gallery . . . . . . .31, 66, 67, 95 Oaks at Four Corners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Oaks at Olde Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Oasis Senior Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70, 71 Office of Inspector General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Office of Minority Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Office of the Public Defender . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Oh, Dr. Judy, DDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Olney Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85, 91 Olney HELP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Ombudsman Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Ombudsman Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 OndeCare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Options for Senior America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Orange Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Organ Donation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Orion’s Attic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Osher Lifelong Learning at Johns Hopkins . . .27 Other In-Home Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 OWL Be There . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Pan Asian Volunteer Health Clinic . . . . . . . . .33 Paramed Medical Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Parking Privileges/Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Parkinson’s Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Peak Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 PEPCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Personal Emergency Response Systems . . . .103 Philips Lifeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Physical Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Physical Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Pinion Financial Services, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Plum Gar Community Rec Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . .109 Police, Fire, Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Postage Stamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Potomac Community Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Potomac Edison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Potomac Home Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Potomac Home Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Potomac Valley Nursing & Wellness . . . . . . . .98 Praisner Community Recreation Ctr. . . . . . .109 Premier Home Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Prevention of Blindness Resale Shop . . . . . .111 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000 For topical stories and information, visit www.TheBeaconNewspapers.com 121

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Prevention of Blindness Society . . . . . . . . . . .51 Primary Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Pro Bono Counseling Project . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Pro Bono Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Professional Healthcare Resources . . . . . . . . .63 Project Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 ProMedica Skilled Nursing & Rehab . . . . . . .99 Proyecto Salud Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 65 Public Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Public Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Rainbow Adult Day Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 33 Randolph Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Realtors/Moving/Downsizing . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Rebecca Apts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Rebuilding Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Recovery Int’l. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Recreation Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Recreation/Leisure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Regency Care of Silver Spring . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Regency Taxicab Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Regent Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Regional Services Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Register of Wills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35, 96 Rehab Therapy at Asbury Methodist Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Rehabilitation & Weatherization Office . . . . .68 Rehabilitation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Reliance Home Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Remodeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Renovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Rental Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Renter’s Tax Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Representative Payee Program . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Respiratory Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Respite Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Revitz House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 77 Ride-on Bus Transit Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Riderwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76, 77, 90 Right at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Ring House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 77 Risk Management Group, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Road Scholar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Roberts Home Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Rockville HELP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Rockville Personal Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Rockville Senior Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . .93, 101, 107 Ross Boddy Community Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Russian-Language Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Russian-Speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Safe at Home Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Safeway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Salvation Army . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 30 Schifter, Carol R., Esq. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94, 95 SCORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 SCSEP Employment Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Seabury at Friendship Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Seabury at Springvale Terrace . . . . . . . . . .77, 85 Seabury Care Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Senior Call Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Senior Center Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Senior Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Senior Connection, The . . . . . .55, 100, 112, 114 Senior Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Senior Leadership Montgomery . . . . . . . . . . .27 Senior Nutrition Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Senior Outreach Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Senior Programs & Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Senior Programs/Rec Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Senior Reach of Mont. Co. . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 63 Senior Recreation Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Senior Services for Rockville . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Senior Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93, 96 Shady Grove Advantist Hospital . . . . . . . . . . .65 Shady Grove Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Shady Grove Center for Nursing . . . . . . . . . . .99 Share Food Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Shepherd’s Table Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Sheppard Pratt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 SHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 47 Sibley Memorial Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Sibley Senior Assoc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65, 109 Silver Spring Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Sincerae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 SmithLife Home Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .55, 59,63 Social Security Administration . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Sommerford of Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Spanish-Speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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Spanish-Speaking Community of Md. . . . . . .34 Specialized Lunch Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Specialty Care Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55, 59 Spectrum Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 State Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 State Office of Health Care Quality . . . . . . . .96 Strategies for Independent Living . . . . . . . . . .71 Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Stroke Comeback Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services (Fed.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Suburban Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45, 46, 67 Sunrise Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Sunrise at Montgomery Village . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Sunshine on the Go Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Supervised Residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Sweeney, Bernadette, Esq. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Tax-Aide Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Taxi Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Tender Heart Movers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Terraces at Tuckerman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Tess Community Service Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 The ARC Respite Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 The Attic, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Theaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Thrift Shops (Nonprofit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 TLC Daily Money Mentor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Town Center Apts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Tranquil Loving Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Transit Info. for the Deaf/WMATA . . . . . . . . .44 Transportation Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Transportation Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Tribute at Black Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87, 91 Tuberculosis Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 U.S. Capitol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 34 Unique Thrift Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 United Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Univ. of Md. Global Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Univ. of Md. School of Dentistry . . . . . . . . . .40 University Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Upper Mont. Assistance Network . . . . . . . . . .29 USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Utilities Gas/Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Utilities/Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Utilities/Water & Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 VA Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46, 114 Vamoose Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Verizon Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Verizon Residential Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Veterans Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Victim Assistance & Sexual Assault Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Victory Court Senior Apts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Victory Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Victory Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Victory Tower Senior Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Vietnamese Congregate Lunch Site . . . . . . .102 Village at Rockville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81, 90, 99 Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Visiting Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Vita Tax Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Volunteer Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Voting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Warman Home Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Washington Adventist Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Washington Conservatory of Music . . . . . . .105 Washington Gas Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Washington Home Community Hospice . . . .64 Washington Metro Area Transit Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Washington Metro OASIS . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 109 Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission . .25 Washington-McLaughlin ADC, The . . . . . . . .11 Waverly House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81, 101, 109 Wheaton Senior Ctr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101, 107 White House Comment Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 White Oak Community Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 White Oak Senior Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Willow Manor at Clopper’s Mill Apts. . . . . . .81 Willow Manor at Colesville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Willow Manor at Fair Hill Farm . . . . . . . . . . .81 Wilshire Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Winter Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 19, 91 Winter Growth Assisted Living . . . . . . . . .87, 89 Women’s Cancer Control Program . . . . . .34, 40 WS Audiology Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 WUMCO HELP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 YMCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 YMCA of Bethesda/Chevy Chase . . . . . . . . .50 For topical stories and information, visit www.TheBeaconNewspapers.com 123

124 ADVERTISER INDEX Active Living Charles E. Smith Life Communities . . . . .4 Country Meadows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Harmony at Chantilly . . . . . . . . . . . . .78-79 Homecrest House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Leisure World of Maryland . . . . . . . . . . .20 Revitz House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Riderwood/Erickson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Ring House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Assisted Living/ Memory Care Able Plus Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . .86 AlfredHouse Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . .inside back cover Brooke Grove Retirement Village . . . . . .84 Chevy Chase House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Cohen-Rosen House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Harmony at Enterprise . . . . . . . . . . . .78-79 Harmony at Waldorf . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78-79 Hillhaven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Landow House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Manchester House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Auctions/Appraisals Oakridge Auction Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Care Management Aging Well Eldercare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Care Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Continuing Care Communities Homewood of Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Riderwood/Erickson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Day Care Loving Care Adult Medical Day Care . . .10 Employment Naborforce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Funerals/Pet Funerals Cremation Society of Maryland . . . . . . . .36 Forever Faithful Pet Cremation . . . . . . . .38 Going Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 MacNabb Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Hearing Services Maryland Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Home Care/Companionship AARP Friendly Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 A Homemade Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 At Home Care, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Best Senior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 BrightStar Lifecare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Complete Care Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Family & Nursing Care . .52 and back cover Naborforce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Insurance Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Legal Services/Estate Planning McDonald Law Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Schifter, Carol R., Esq. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Long-Term Care/Rehab Brooke Grove Rehabilitation . . . . . . . . . .48 Hebrew Home of Greater Washington . . . .4 Hillhaven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Primary Care Hirsh Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Holy Cross Health Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . .inside front cover Recreation Montgomery County Recreation . .104, 106 Resources/Referrals Beacon Newspapers and 50+Expos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 94, 108 Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Montgomery Energy Connection . . . .22, 23 Senor Living Advisors/ Housing Placement Care Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Oasis Senior Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Transportation Montgomery County Transit/Ride-On . . .110

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT SERVICES

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