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Allegany County Area Agency on Aging
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SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION
Hotline Address
Street
125 Virginia Avenue
Cumberland
Maryland
21502
City
State
Zip Code
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cb7609d1-afd5-4bc3-9f42-5a0eefea0d82
December 5, 2020, 6:33:55 PM
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December 5, 2020, 6:33:55 PM
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Hotline's Main Category
Aging and Disability
Hotline's Subcategory
Respite Care
Services Provided by Hotline
1) GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM: Provides services on behalf of individuals, ages 60 or older, who have been certified by two physicians to be incapable of caring for themselves. Guardianship is sought through a court ordered process to ensure the health and welfare of such persons when no other appropriate person is willing or able to do so.
2) LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM: Serves residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Receives, investigates, and seeks to resolve complaints of patients' rights violations.
3) OLDER AMERICANS ACT PROGRAM: Provides a comprehensive, countywide network of activities and services based in four senior centers.
4) MARYLAND ACCESS POINT: See separate listing: Previously know as Senior Info and Assistance, Allegany County.
5) SENIOR CENTERS: Senior nutrition, transportation, and activities for a donation at four sites in the County (see separate listings).
6) ADULT DAY SERVICES: Adult medical daycare center and respite services for disabled adults (sliding fee scale).
7) STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP): Provides confidential assistance for older adults and adults with disabilities on Medicare about their health insurance options.
8) HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES: Includes Community Personal Assistances Services [CPAS], Community First Choice [CFC], and Home and Community Based Options Waiver [HCBOW]. Allows services covered by Medicaid to be offered in home (case management, home-delivered meals, and nursing services).
9) RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: Links individuals 55 and older with volunteer opportunities throughout Allegany and Garrett Counties.
Brief Description of Service
Offers Guardianship for seniors, Ombudsman, Senior assisted housing, Senior Center services for seniors in Allegany County