Aging

This page provides links to resources on general aspects of aging.

The Administration on Aging (AoA)
Through information and referral and outreach efforts at the community level, AoA seeks to educate older people and their caregivers about the benefits and services available to help them. For additional information on locating community assistance for seniors, call the Elder Care Locator at 1-800-677-1116. The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide, directory assistance service designed to help older persons and caregivers locate local support resources.

National Institute on Aging Publication List
This site can be used to search for publications on aging-related topics from the National Institute on Aging. Materials include booklets, fact sheets, videos, newsletters, training materials, and others. Many materials are available in electronic format. Call 1-800-222-2225 to order print copies.

Howard County Office on Aging
The Office on Aging is the principal agency that plans, advocates, develops, and coordinates programs and services for seniors (60+) and persons with disabilities (55+). Resources include contact information for senior centers and other services such as income tax preparation, home delivered meals, health insurance counseling, legal services, support groups, and others. The site also offers a calendar of recreational programs for seniors. To obtain copies of their directory of resources for senior citizens, contact the Office on Aging by phone: 410/313-7212, fax: 410/313-7465, or e-mail: senioria@co.ho.md.us.

Maryland Department of Aging
The Department of Aging oversees the delivery of programs, services and benefits to older persons in Maryland. This site provides overviews and contacts for a variety of programs and services. The Consumer Information page offers a listing of free publications. To order, call 410/767-1273.

HS/HSL Resources by Topic: Aging
As our population lives longer, the study of gerontology has become increasingly important in many fields including medicine, psychology, sociology, political science, and law. This can be seen by the increase in university programs, governmental bodies, political debate, organizations, literature and research devoted to aging. The Health Sciences and Human Services Library's Aging Web page links users to a small number of selected Web sites that may be useful to those interested in the field of aging.