The Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council

Left to right: Mary Ann Yarbrough, Kathy McNally, Lynn Campbell (Chair), Randy Marshall, Donna Belt (Vice Chair), Patti Cho, Shirley Wagner, Wayne Taylor

he Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council is pleased to be a part of the 2021-2022 edition of Anne Arundel County Directory of Services for older adults, individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and their families. This publication provides valuable information on a myriad of life enhancing services, programs, and resources available in Anne Arundel County. The Directory will be mailed and can also be picked up at various Department of Aging and Disabilities food distribution events throughout the year. English and Spanish versions are also available online. The Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council was established by the Older Americans Act of 1965 (Sec 1321.57) to serve in an advisory capacity to the DoAD and the County Executive on matters that will further the county’s and the council’s mission of developing and coordinating community-based

OUR PRIMARY DUTIES ARE THE SAME

Evaluating programs funded by the Area Agency on Aging including the Area Plan.

Providing advice to county officials on any matter relating to older citizens.

Representing the interests of and acting as an advocate for the senior citizens of Anne Arundel County.

Identifying gaps in services to seniors and providing recommendations for corrective action.

Attending council meetings and actively participating in deliberations and activities.

For additional information visit: http://www.aacounty.org/boards-and-commissions/area-agencyon-aging-advisory-council/index.html

systems of services for all older persons in our planning and service area. The council is composed of senior activity center, public and affiliate service provider representatives. It has been a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began. As we enter 2021, the Advisory Council continues to operate under the pandemic guidelines established by the executive order signed by County Executive Pittman on April 14, 2020, that reinforced community engagement during the COVID-19 crisis to allow boards and commissions to meet virtually by video.

The Department of Aging and Disabilities and senior activity centers managers have developed new approaches to engage seniors. Zoom meetings, telecommuting, distance learning, remotely creative take home arts and crafts, fitness and educational sessions on social media help to prevent social isolation. Council members assist the DoAD when needed and contribute to events for older adults including Older Americans Month which is celebrated every May.

CALLING ALL NURSES & MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS!

This year’s Excellence in Nursing campaign kicked off this month with a peer-survey project that celebrates exemplary nurses practicing in the Greater Chesapeake Bay Region. This is nurses celebrating nurses! The two-month nomination period opened May 1st and closes June 30th. We are calling for licensed nurses and medical professionals—to nominate your fellow nurses in several fields of practice. The results will be tabulated, vetted, and become Excellence in Nursing 2021. This is truly professionals nominating professionals. This is not open to the public at large. Only licensed nurses and medical professionals may access this survey. The process will be anonymous, but do have your state license number handy to access the nomination form. The license number is required to verify and qualify each nomination form. Only one nomination form may be entered by each person. There are 15 categories/specialties on each nomination form. You may nominate up to two nurses per category; one nurse practicing within Anne Arundel and Prince George Counties, and another nurse on the Eastern Shore. Thank you very much for your time and participation. You are truly benefitting the medical community by acknowledging the contributions of your peers. Voting will close June 30th.

Those earning Excellence in Nursing honors will be notified in early fall and the results will be published in the November issues of What’s Up? Annapolis, What’s Up? Eastern Shore, and What’s Up? West County, in addition to the online platform and social media channels of What’s Up? Media.

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Debbie Carta 301-503-6076 dcarta@whatsupmag.com

2020-2021

THE DIRECTORY 2019-2020 ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY

Older Adults • Individuals with Disabilities • Caregivers

FOR OLDER ADULTS, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, CAREGIVERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

LET US HELP YOU PLAN YOUR FUTURE 410-222-4257

LET US HELP YOU Anne Arundel Senior Services Provider Group, Inc. • Friends of Arundel Seniors, Inc. Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities PLAN YOUR FUTURE 410-222-4257

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