TOWSON, MD—In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Older Americans Month, the Baltimore County Department of Aging has announced the launch of its new YouTube channel. The channel features original content covering topics such as new program initiatives, recorded webinars and educational materials to assist older individuals in maximizing their health and well-being. “This new channel offers a variety of […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Seven Oaks Senior Center will be holding a Shred Day event this weekend. The event will take place 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Up to four standard sized boxes (10″H x 12″W x 15″D) will be permitted per attendee. Paper clips, staples, folders, credit cards, and CDs are acceptable. Binders, large clasps, plastics, metal […]
WOODLAWN, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday joined state and local elected officials along with senior center members to break ground for the expansion of the Woodlawn Senior Center. The renovation will add approximately 9,200 square feet of additional space to the existing 3,600 square foot center and include a large multipurpose room capable of housing two pickleball courts, […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced plans to retain a significant number of current County officials as members of his second-term leadership team. Olszewski plans to re-nominate the following individuals to continue serving as County department and office heads, subject to confirmation by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Baltimore County Council: […]
PERRY HALL, MD—When Rose Boughter was born, Woodrow Wilson was still President and jazz music was beginning to burst onto the scene. The Cottages of Perry Hall resident this week celebrated her 105th birthday. Councilman David Marks and the Baltimore County Department of Aging helped with the festivities. “It was a pleasure celebrating with Rose’s family and friends,” said Councilman […]
TOWSON, MD—Local officials say scammers have been targeting Medicare recipients with a fake offer to get “free COVID tests.” The scammers are reportedly calling and running websites, as well as online and television ads to try to convince people to give out their Medicare information. Those who give out their information are seeing fraudulent charges being billed to Medicare. The […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Aging is seeking residents and businesses to participate in No Senior Eats Alone Day, an annual event celebrated in Baltimore County on September 15th. The day, dedicated to making older adults feel valued, heard and connected, is one of BCDA’s ongoing efforts to combat social isolation in the County’s aging community. Over the past […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Ten senior residents, ranging from 62 to 85 years old, of Enterprise Community Development’s Park View at Rosedale in Baltimore County this week received program certificates marking their graduation from a five-week Computer Essentials course organized by the Baltimore County Department of Aging. The course, which covered the basics of using a personal computer, safely navigating the internet, and […]