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Welcome To Our Web Site
Gloria G. Lawlah
Secretary of Aging
My staff and I are here to serve our most important citizens; you! I hope you will find this web site an informative and helpful tool that will assist you and your family with the various services and programs available through our agency. Please do not hesitate to contact my office with any questions or concerns.
Important Links
Eligibility Criteria for Selected State & Federal Programs
June 2010
Resource Guide for Grandparents
& Other Relatives Raising Children Spring 2010 Edition
What's New at the
Maryland Department of Aging
Shop Maryland Week
Marylanders will get a break from state sales tax on clothing and footwear items priced $100 or less from August 8 through August 14, 2010. During Shop Maryland Week, qualifying clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less will be exempt from Maryland’s 6 percent sales tax. Click here for more information.
During the Hot Weather Marylanders are Urged to Take Steps to Stay Cool
Cooling Centers have been open throughout the State and provide an option for those who need a cool place to stay during the day. Heatstroke and heat exhaustion can easily develop from the hot and humid conditions typically associated with Maryland summers.
To learn more about preventing heat related illness visit Governor O'Malley's Blog with Links to local Cooling Center information or visit MEMA and click on Other Natural Disasters.
The impact of Recovery Act funds on Marylands seniors
More than $1.5 million in Recovery Act funds administered by the Maryland Department of Agings nutrition program is being used to eliminate waiting lists for home-delivered meals, create new congregate meal sites in unserved communities, provide shelf stable meals for use during emergencies, and to create jobs for people who work in the program and in the businesses that provide food services to the program. A short video produced by Maryland Public Television shows the impact of the Recovery Act funds on Maryland seniors.
Help to Weatherize Your Home
The Weatherization Assistance Program WAP operated by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Developments Single Family Special Loans Program, helps eligible low income homeowners with the installation of energy-conserving materials. Priority is given to those homeowners who are elderly, disabled, have families with children, and/or have the highest energy consumption. Eligible renters may also apply. Examples of improvements include: health and safety items, hot water system, lighting retrofit, insulation and furnace cleaning. If interested, apply at your local weatherization agency or directly through the Maryland Energy Assistance Program at 1-800-352-1446. For more information call 1-800-638-7781 or contact Jim McAteer at mcateer@mdhousing.org.
Medicare Provides Assistance to Help Low-Income Beneficiaries Get Big Savings on Prescription Drug Costs
- Read about the Extra Help Program.
- Find out how the new law makes it easier than ever to save on prescription costs.
- See revised information for Maryland residents in the Donut Hole.
Need help with energy bills? Maryland has federal funds available for qualifying households. Visit the Maryland Department of Human Resources Home Energy Programs web site for more information.