Additional Resources
Are you behind on your property taxes or water bill?
Avoid Tax Sale and Foreclosure!
Tax Sale Help Baltimore is a free online tool that helps Baltimore City homeowners figure out the complicated tax sale process. By answering a few simple questions, you will get resources and information about preventing tax sale. Click on the link below.
http://www.taxsalehelpbaltimore.org/
Advocate Tax Sale Resource Guide.pdf
Maryland Department of Aging 410-767-1100
Medicare 1-800-633-4227
NOTE: Medicare Open Enrollment: October 15–December 7
If you are new to Medicare or if you are currently on a Medicare plan, now is the time to look at your options and enroll in the right plan that works best for you! Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15- December 7. For assistance with your healthcare options, call the Maryland Access Point (MAP) hotline 410-396-2273 to be referred to your local State Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) Counselor
Medicare Cost Overview
http://www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/index.html
Guide to Medicare Preventive Services and Screenings
http://medicare.com/medicare-tips-news/news/medicare-news/medicare-preventive-services
Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213
Medical Identity Theft
Medical identity theft occurs when someone steals your personal information (like your name, Social Security number, or Medicare number) to obtain medical care, buy drugs, or submit fake billings to Medicare in your name.
Who to contact
- Department Of Health & Human Services
Office Of Inspector General Hotline
Report suspected Medicare fraud:
Phone: 1-800-447-8477 (1-800-HHS-TIPS)
TTY #: 1-800-377-4950
Fax #: 1-800-223-8164
Online: OIG.HHS.gov/fraud/hotline
- Medicare Call Center and Senior Medicare Patrols
Report questionable charges to Medicare
Phone: 1-800-633-4227 (1-800-MEDICARE)
TTY #: 1-877-486-2048
Online: medicare.gov
- You can also contact your local Senior Medicare Patrols who work locally to empower seniors to fight health care fraud and resolve errors.
Phone: 1-877-808-2468
E-mail: [email protected]
- Federal Trade Commission's Identity Theft Hotline Report misuse of your personal information
Phone: 1-877-438-4338 (1-877-ID-THEFT)
TTY #: 1-866-653-4261
Online: FTC.gov/idtheft
List of Adult Day Care Facilities in Baltimore City Adult Day Care.pdf
List of Assisted Living Facilities Assisted living Baltimore city P11-37.pdf
List of Nursing Homes in Baltimore City Facility Name.pdf
List of Public Housing Options for Individuals 62 Years of Age and Older, and Non-elderly with a Disability Housing List.pdf
National Council for Aging Care http://www.aginginplace.org/
National Association for Home Care & Hospice http://www.nahc.org/
Application for the Public Housing Program for Baltimore City Housing Application.pdf
Home Safety Checklist for Seniors. Home Safety Checklist for Seniors.pdf
The 2015 Community Resources Directory is now available! Guiding Your Path to Resources in the Region is a Baltimore City/Baltimore County Regional Resource Directory. This publication is a comprehensive listing of agencies and organizations to educate consumers about resources and benefits they may be eligible for and other important service options.
The listing includes public, private and non-profit organizations, and health and social programs that serve older adults, baby boomers, families, caregivers, persons with disabilities and professionals. Special added features in the directory include hotlines, websites, and financial eligibility guidelines. You can obtain a copy at your nearest Senior Center, download the PDF document or contact Baltimore City Maryland Access Point at 410-396-2273. Resource Directory 2015.pdf
Health Issues in an Aging Population
http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/AAG/aging.htm
The Senior Care Resource Guide
http://www.homeadvisor.com/article.center.Senior-Care.94.html
Planning Your Doctor Visit
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/talkingwithyourdoctor/planningyourdoctorvisit/01.html
Search for Geriatric Care Physicians
http://www.zocdoc.com/morespecialties
Caregiving Support & Help
http://www.helpguide.org/elder/caring_for_caregivers.htm
Art Therapy for Seniors
http://www.arttherapyblog.com/c/art-therapy-seniors/
Geriatric Mental Health Foundation
http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/
Guide to Addiction Prevention for Seniors
http://www.newbeginningsdrugrehab.org/guide-to-addiction-prevention-for-seniors/
Home Care Services for Seniors
http://www.helpguide.org/elder/senior_services_living_home.htm
A Senior Citizen’s Guide to Aging at Home Safely and with Dignity
http://www.mortgagecalculator.org/helpful-advice/aging-with-dignity.php
Seniors and the Transportation Crisis
http://t4america.org/docs/SeniorsMobilityCrisis.pdf
Exercise and Fitness Over 50
http://www.helpguide.org/life/senior_fitness_sports.htm
Swimming and Osteoporosis
http://blog.poolproducts.com/swimming-osteoporosis/
Exercise for Seniors
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/exerciseforseniors.html
Kinship Care Resources & Affidavit: Below is the Kinship Care Fact Sheet for the State of Maryland as well as the Consent for Healthcare Affidavit. The Consent for Healthcare Affidavit is available to relative caregivers who do not have legal custody or guardianship of the relative child in their care. The caregiver must be able to verify the relationship to the child and that the child’s parent(s) is not available.
http://www.dhr.state.md.us/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Kinship-Care-Fact-Sheet.pdf
http://aacpll.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/53002583/MD%20DHR%20Health%20Care%20affidavit.pdf
Transportation Resources:
Taxicard Program: http://www.caretaxicard.com/
Mobility: http://mta.maryland.gov/mobility
Taxi Access 2: http://mta.maryland.gov/mta-taxi-access-ii
Eating Together in Baltimore Sites Eating Together in Baltimore Sites 2014.pdf
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