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What is dementia? This is basically a significant impairment in thinking and memory. There is a stereotype in nursing home and assisted living culture that most or all of the residents are "demented" - or suffering from a mental impairment. This is simply not correct. In fact, only a little more than half of nursing home or assisted residents have dementia, and most of these residents are lucid and carry on their complex lives of managing their finances, schedules, and routines as they always have.

****The City of Baltimore has numerous ways for seniors to stay involved, participate in classes, and to be plugged-in socially with other local seniors.

For starters, the City of Baltimore has many senior centers in just about every part of town. These Centers provide a common meeting place for senior activities, classes, services and more! The City of Baltimore (CARE) operates and maintains four public senior centers, and also helps to fund 10 other privately owned senior Centers. To see a full list of the senior centers, locations, and phone numbers in Baltimore, please visit the public facilities page here.

Another area where the City of Baltimore is supportive of it's aging population is by providing help and assistance to the caregivers who take care of our local seniors.

Fortunately, since the enactment of the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000, all states are essentially required to provide, in conjunction with local area agencies on aging and other local services providers, a number of specific services for family caregivers. "The Older Americans Act (and the Legislative Changes to the Senior Community Employment Program) is the major vehicle for the organization and delivery of supportive
and nutrition services to older persons, authorizing funding for programs including SCSEP,
Meals on Wheels, elder abuse prevention activities, and a new National Family Caregiver
Support Program." To see a detailed overview of the Older Americans Act of 2000, with information about the purpose of the act, information about Enhancing Employment and Training opportunities for Seniors, accountability, coordination and the strengthening of administrative procedures, funding and implementation, please view the overview on the US Department of Labor site here.

The services that are to be provided to caregivers are: 1) Information about available services 2) Helping caregivers to get access to services 3) 'Individual counseling, organization of support groups, and caregiver training to caregivers in making decisions and solving problems relating to their caregiving roles' 4) Supplemental Services that are intended to compliment the care provided by caregivers (on a limited basis) 5) Respite care that offers a break, or temporary relief to caregivers from their caregiving responsibilities.

Baltimore City Commission on Aging & Retirement Education National Family Caregiver Support Program Mission is the local Baltimore group/program that exists to help implement these requirements and services, and continually works to enhance the quality of life for local caregivers, seniors, and loved ones in the Baltimore metro area.

One of the biggest obstacles, or problems that most states and cities are faced with when it comes to offering services to caregivers is finding and identifying who the caregivers are. Most family caregivers don't 'self-identify' - which means they don't obviously reveal who they are. This usually isn't by choice, since many family members who are taking care of an aging loved one don't realize that they are caregivers, and can be placed in such a category. Essentially, you are a caregiver if you are assisting someone who has any disability or limitation, and cannot do some, or all of the daily tasks, errands, and self-maintenance required on a day-to-day basis.

Lastly, there are certain eligibility requirements to be able to participate in these programs and services. To learn more about CARE services in Baltimore, eligibility requirements, and helpful caregiving information please visit the city's website here

Another excellent source for information about long term care and assisted living is provided by the Maryland Health Care Commission, and their Consumer Guide to Long Term Care.

This guide provides an in-depth look at assisted living, and how it is defined in Maryland, and the difference between assisted living residents in relation to size, and other factors.

Another very helpful tool is the Assisted Living Services Search that provides some very good information about the 350 assisted living facilities (or residences) within Maryland (including Baltimore) that have more than 9 beds. This search will provide information about rates, inspection results/survey reports that have been done by the Office of Health Care Quality, and more.

The Guide to Long Term Care also explains some of the requirements that assisted living residences in Baltimore and Maryland must undergo - including a Uniform Disclosure Form that details the services and policies of each facility. You will also find information about the Senior Assisted Group Home Subsidy Program which exists to provide state funds for eligible residents who are unable to afford assisted living.

Maryland Health Care Commission:

Guide to assisted living facilities website - MHCC is the state agency responsible for developing the Assisted Living Guide.

John's Hopkins Alzheimer's Disease Research Center:

"The Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) was established in 1984, with funding from the National Institute on Aging. It is directed by Dr. Donald Price, MD and is located at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore."
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Organizations:

Medicaid information is usually listed under the Human Services section of your local phone book