Office on Aging Overview

This video shows in-depth information on the programs and services provided by the Harford County Office on Aging. An outline of the class plus class materials are also provided below.

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Office on Aging Overview



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Introduction & Welcome
Karen Winkowski, Administrator for Harford County Office on Aging

  • Introduction and welcome
  • Overview of the Office on Aging
  • Services provided

Long Term Support Services (Medicaid related)
Patti Brown & Lisa Anderson – Office on Aging

  • Long Term Support Services is also known as Waiver Program
  • Long Term Care Entry or Level 1 Screening
  • Who should be referred for a Level 1 Screening
  • How to refer a client
  • Additional comments from Karen Winkowski

Maryland Access Point (MAP)
Patti Brown & Lisa Anderson – Office on Aging

  • Gateway to long term services and supports in Maryland
  • Harford County Office on Aging is designated as the local MAP site

Triage Process
Tiffany Hively, Office on Aging

  • Overview of Triage process
  • What happens after Triage
  • Additional comments from Karen Winkowski

Loan Closet
Lauren Rider, Office on Aging

  • Types of equipment available
  • Process of borrowing

Senior Care Program
Kathy Bond, Office on Aging

  • Overview and definition of program
  • Resources and services provided
  • Referral form
  • Eligibility
  • Covered services
  • Additional comments from Karen Winkowski

Ombudsman Outreach
Sharon Miller, Long Term Care Ombudsman

  • Program overview
  • Types of advocacy provided to residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
  • Types of complaints received.
  • Karen Winkowski – additional comments

Guardianship
Emily Bowers-Kogut, Office on Aging

  • Program overview
  • Who is served
  • Public versus private guardianship
  • Responsibilities
  • Services provided
  • Additional comments by Karen Winkowski

Senior Assisted Living Subsidy
Lisa Anderson, Office on Aging

  • Program overview
  • Eligibility
  • Allowable amount of subsidy
  • Who to contact

Insurance Assistance
Andrea Pomilla, Wellness & Health Benefits Manager

  • State Health Insurance Program overview
    1. Eligibility
    2. Online Learning Library
    3. Outreach
  • Senior Medicare Patrol
    1. Overview of program
    2. Education against fraud
  • Senior Health & Wellness Programs
    1. Overview of program
    2. Outreach and education beyond senior centers
    3. Goals and initiatives

Senior Activity Centers
Suzanne Streeter, Manager, Senior Center Division

  • Overview of centers
  • Demographics
  • Members of Center by Age & Range
  • Classes and activities
  • Health promotion
  • Congregate Meal Program
  • Staff & Volunteers

Closing comments & Contact information
Karen Winkowski