Other Resources

​Agencies & Commissions

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Careers in Retirement

Crime, Justice & Safety

Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

Financial 

Home Care

Home Repairs & Modifications

Legal

LGBTQIA+

Medical

Medicare

Mental Health

Nutrition, Meals & Food Insecurity

Senior Call Check & Social Connections

Senior Living Options

Social Services

Substance & Alcohol Abuse

Transportation

Veterans

Weather & Seasonal Preparedness

Wellness

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Agencies & Commissions

National

• Federal Trade Commission

• National Council on Aging

• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Maryland

• Maryland Department of Aging

Talbot County​

• Talbot County Commission on Aging

• Talbot County Department of Emergency Services

• Talbot County Department of Social Services (Department of Human Resources - DHR)

• Talbot County Health Department

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Alzheimer's & Dementia

• 10 Early Detection Signs for Alzheimer's and Dementia

• Alzheimer's and Dementia Helpline (FREE)

• Alzheimer's Association - Greater Maryland Chapter

• Financial Planning for Alzheimer's and Dementia Care 

• Maryland's Caregiver and Dementia Support Program

• Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

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Careers in Retirement

• 37+ Best Jobs for Seniors (For All Situations)

• Creating Small Businesses for Veterans

• Resume Builder (FREE)

• Resume Templates 

• Senior Employment Programs and Resources

• Travel Nursing After Retirement

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Crime, Justice & Safety

• Abuse Prevention

• Elder Financial Exploitation

• Legal (see "Legal" category below)

• Maryland's Crime Victims Resource Center

• Maryland's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

• Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence

• National Center on Elder Abuse

• Public Guardianship in Maryland

• Recognizing & Reporting Scammers

• Scams Against Older Adults

• Staying Safe Online: A Senior's Guide to Internet Security

• Types of Scams

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Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

• Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use

• Ways to Fund Home Modifications for the Aging and Disabled in Maryland

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Financial

• 30 Common Credit Scams

• Cost of Independent Living

• Cost of Memory Care & Financing Options

• Financial Planning for Alzheimer's and Dementia Care 

• How to Avoid Loan Fraud

• Paying for Assisted Living and Home Care in Maryland

• Paying for Nursing Homes

• Sending Money Digitally: 5 Safety Tips for Older Adults

• Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program

• Senior's Discount Guide

• A Senior's Guide to Budgeting and Couponing

• ​Ways to Fund Home Modifications for the Aging and Disabled in Maryland

 

Home Care

• Paying For Assisted Living and Home Care in Maryland

• ​Ways to Fund Home Modifications for the Aging and Disabled in Maryland​​

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Home Repairs & Modifications

• Repairs with Care: Handyman Services for Older Adults

• ​Ways to Fund Home Modifications for the Aging and Disabled in Maryland​​

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Legal

• Legal Advice, Counseling, and Representation for Maryland's Older Adults
• ​Shore Legal Access

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LGBTQIA+

• A Guide to LGBTQIA+ Senior Housing Options

• LGBTQIA+ Senior Housing Options

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Medical​

• 8 Medical Tests Every Older Adult Should Take

• Aging and Sleep: Preventing Disease with More Zzzs

• Aging and Emotional Well-Being: Addressing Mental Health in Later Life

• Alzheimer's (see "Alzheimer's & Dementia" category above)

• At Home Covid Testing Reporting

• The Best Medical Alert Systems

• Combating Ageism in Health Care

• Dementia (see "Alzheimer's & Dementia" category above)

• Diabetes: Early Warning Signs

• Dismissing Eye Health Myths

• From Sleep to Anxiety: 40+ Surprising Facts About the Impact of Gut Health

• Gerontology vs. Geriatrics

• A Guide for Helping Retirees Navigate the Healthcare System

• How to Understand Your Lab Results

• Mental Health (see "Mental Health" category above)

• The Most Important Medical Alert System Features

• Seniors Guide To Cancer

• Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's​​

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Medicare

• Medicare & You

• Medicare Fraud & Abuse (Senior Medicare Patrol / SMP)

• Medicare Assistance (State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

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Mental Health

• Older Adults and Mental Health

• The Friendship Line (24-Hour Hotline)

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Nutrition, Meals & Food Insecurity

• 13 Brain-Healthy Foods That Will Help Protect Your Memory and Cognition

• Congregate Meals

• Food Assistance Programs for Older Adults

• Food Pantries

• Grab N' Go Lunch @ Brookletts Place (Free)

• Home Delivered Meals

• Mobile Market @ Brookletts Place

• Nutrition Information for Older Adults

• Where to Get Food Help Now: A Guide for Older Adults

 

Senior Call Check & Social Connections

• Senior Call Check & Social Connections

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Senior Living Options

Independent Living (aging in place/downsizing)​

• 10 Best Countries to Retire In (And How to Choose One)

• Aging In Place

• Best Independent Living Communities Near Me

• Costs of Independent Living

Assisted Living (independent living but with various assistance available if needed)

• Assisted Living In Maryland

• Assisted Living Programs in Maryland

• Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: The Key Differences

• Assisted Living vs. Nursing Home

• Best Assisted Living Communities Near Me

• Maryland's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

• Paying for Assisted Living in Maryland

• Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program

Skilled Nursing (nursing care at home/nursing home)

• Best Nursing Homes Near Me

• Maryland's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

• Navigating the Transition to a Long-Term Care Facility

• Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living

• Paying for Home Care in Maryland

• Paying for Nursing Homes

• Understanding Abuse In Nursing Homes

Memory Care (community for those with Alzheimer's or another type of dementia)

• Best Memory Care Communities Near Me

• Cost of Memory Care & Financing Options

• Memory Care vs. Assisted Living: The Key Differences

Related Resources

• Guide to Self Storage Units

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Social Services

• Maryland's Office of Home Energy Programs

• Neighborhood Service Center, Easton

• Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Easton

• Talbot County Department of Social Services (Department of Human Resources - DHR)

• Utility Assistance

 

Substance & Alcohol Abuse

• Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatment for Veterans

• Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers in Maryland

• Facts About Addiction

• Equal Access to Life-Saving Mental Health and Substance Use Resources

• Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD)

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Transportation

• 35+ Useful Facts, Tips, and Advice for Renting a Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicle

• Delmarva Community Transit

• Ride Partners

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Veterans

• Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatment for Veterans

• Charlotte Hall Veterans Home

• Creating Small Businesses for Veterans

• Veterans Helping Veterans

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Weather & Seasonal Preparedness

• ​Winter Preparedness​

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Wellnes s

• Health & Wellness for Older Adults

• Sleep and Aging: How Many ZZZ's are Optimal to Stay Healthy?

• Virtual Exercise Trends: A Guide to the Growing Popularity of Online Exercise