Commission on Aging Resources
Commission on Aging Frequently Asked Questions
Commission on Aging
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Important Links: Montgomery County Programs and Services for Residents 50+
GENERAL INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
Montgomery County -- Information And Resource Line - Programs And Services
Telephone: 240-777-3000 general information by topic
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/senior/
Montgomery County Commission on Aging – Helpful Resources
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/ADS/COA/COAHelpfulResources.html
Life Transitions As We Age Toolkit
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-
Program/Resources/Files/CoA%20Planning%20for%20Life%20Transitions%20as%20we%20Age.
pdf
50+ in Montgomery County - a monthly television show hosted by the Commission on Aging. The
show shares news and information of interest to residents 50+ in Montgomery County. Visit
County Cable Montgomery's website for information on when and where you can watch the show.
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/CCM/seniorstoday.html
Call the County’s 240-777-3000 or go to these links
• Montgomery County Office of Public Information
• Senior Website https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/senior/
• The Caregiver Support E-Newsletter
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/senior/caregiver.html
Other Information Resources
• The Beacon Newspapers https://www.thebeaconnewspapers
• Positive Aging Sourcebook
https://issuu.com/guidetoretirementliving/docs/dcmd24_issuu
• Maryland Department of Aging News aging.maryland.gov
SERVICES
Adult Protective Services/Elder Abuse Prevention. Telephone 240-777-3000
Caregiving and Respite Care
• County Caregiver Information
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/senior/caregiver.html
• ARC Montgomery County Respite Services https://thearcmontgomerycounty.org/
telephone: 301 984-5777
File of Life. This is the document that emergency services look for on your refrigerator in an
emergency. Use this link to download and fill out the information (in pencil so you can update it
from time to time), place it in a plastic sandwich bag, and tape it to your fridge.
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcfrs-info/tips/seniors/fileoflife.html
Mental Health Services
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Telephone 988:
• Montgomery County Crisis Center - Telephone 240-777-4000:
• Noncrisis mental health inquiries - Telephone 240-770-3000
Office of Consumer Protection (fraud, scams) 240 777-0311
Palliative Care and End of Life Coalition: https://www.mccelc.org - 240-773-8290
Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use Program (for donating no-longer needed equipment or for
obtaining it.) https://aging.maryland.gov/pages/DME.aspx
Free Maryland Senior Call Check Program 1-866-50-CHECK
https://aging.maryland.gov/pages/senior-call-check.aspx
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, RECREATION, AND EDUCATION
Intergenerational Programs
• JCA Interages https://accessjca.org/interages/
• Oasis Metropolitan DC https://www.oasisnet.org/Washington-DC-area
• Link Generations: https://linkgenerations.org/
Lifelong Learning
• Senior Planet Montgomery https://seniorplanet.org/locations/montgomery-county/
• Metro Oasis Washington, https://www.oasisnet.org/Washington-DC-area
• Montgomery County Public Libraries https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/
Technology Education and Support
• Senior Planet Montgomery https://seniorplanet.org/locations/montgomery-county/
• SP HOTLINE 888-713-3495 (240) 753-0676
• Metro Oasis Washington https://www.oasisnet.org/Washington-DC-area
• Montgomery County Public Libraries https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/
Transportation Options
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/senior/transportation.html
Recreation Department Programs
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/senior/recreation.html
Montgomery Parks HTTPS://montgomeryparks.org/
Call Customer Service at 301-495-2595
Email Info@MontgomeryParks.org
Montgomery County Public Libraries (programs, books, audiobooks and Libby app for
downloading to e-reader)
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/
Volunteer Opportunities
50+ Volunteer Network
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteercenter/volunteers