3 Senior Resources Worth Knowing This Month
Keeping you informed with featured programs and services in Maryland
#1. Maryland Access Point (MAP)
Your gateway for information and referrals on available financial, health, and support services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Maryland.
MAP is your access to almost every aging and disability service in Maryland.
You don't need to know which office to call or what a program is called because through MAP a trained specialist will listen to your situation and point you to the right help.
MAP specialists work with caregivers, professionals, and Marylanders with long-term care needs to plan, identify, connect, and assist with accessing private and public resources for long-term services and supports.
View information on available services and supports in health care, transportation, financial aid, senior programs, food sevices, housing, caregiving, and more.
Get one-one-one help from a trained counselor on the programs, services, and benefits available to you, and assistance in developing a personalized action plan.
Find information on the resources, programs, services, and providers available in your community.
#2. Maryland SOAR (Supporting Older Adults with Resources)
Supports for Older Adults and People with Disabilities, Aging, disability, caregiver & benefits assistance for eligible individuals.
These services are supported by state grant funding and are subject to annual funding availability.
SOAR stands for "Supporting Older Adults with Resources" SOAR is a Maryland state program that helps older adults keep living safely and independently at home.
It does this by combining three things that used to be separate programs into one full program:
A case manager — someone who checks in on you and helps organize the support you need.
Everyday help filling gaps — things like meals, transportation, minor home repairs for safety, or personal care.
Some financial help — including partial help paying for assisted living, if you qualify.
Get a personal case manager who coordinates your care and checks in on your needs.
Partial financial support for assisted living monthly fees if you qualify
Marylanders age 62 or older with limited income and assets who need help with daily activities.
Maryland SOAR Services
In-Home Support: Personal care assistance, home-delivered meals, and limited chore services.
Housing Stability: Partial financial assistance for assisted living fees and support for congregate housing.
Health and Care: Help covering medication costs, medical supplies, and emergency response systems.
Accessibility: Adult day care and local senior transportation options.
#3. Maryland DME (Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use)
Free Medical Equipment Available to All Marylanders
Maryland's Durable Medical Equipment (DME) program is improving the quality of life for many Maryland residents by providing medical equipment and supports to help them stay mobile, safe, and connected in their homes and communities.
Free durable medical equipment is available to Marylanders with any illness, injury, or disability, regardless of age or insurance coverage.
Call: 240-230-8000
Email: DME.MDOA@maryland.gov
Address: 11701 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623
Basic Durable Medical Equipment:
• Bedrails
• Rollators
• Canes, Crutches, and Walkers
• Shower Chairs and Tub Transfer Benches
• Bedside Commodes and Toilet Safety Rails
Complex Durable Medical Equipment:
• Power Scooters
• Mechanical Lifts
• Power Wheelchairs
• Manual Wheelchairs
• Home Hospital Beds
• Transport Wheelchairs
How to Request Durable Medical Equipment:
Requests can be made by filling out either a basic DME application form, or a complex DME application form, depending on the equipment needed.
If you need both basic and complex DME, please fill out the complex DME application form on the website once you click the "Durable Medical Equipment Request Form" link below.
After the application has been received and processed, DME staff will contact the requester to notify them if the requested equipment is in-stock and schedule a pick-up appointment.
Equipment can be picked up by appointment only at one of many delivery locations statewide.
