In Baltimore County, CountyRide provides low-cost transportation for Baltimore County residents 60 years of age and older or disabled persons at least 21 years of age. The residents of Baltimore County rural areas are also eligible for this service. Pathways to Health An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. . . The Baltimore County Senior HealthScope program provides health education opportunities and health screenings and medication management seminars to assist seniors in staying well and active. This service provides assistance in avoiding premature or inappropriate institutionalization for frail, homebound elderly persons 60 years of age or older.
Caseworkers visit the home for evaluation, assistance, crisis intervention and referrals.
They help identify community resources and assist in accessing them. In instances where no family is available or willing to take responsibility for the care of an elderly person, the Director of the Department of Aging may be appointed by the Court as the legal guardian of the individual, with responsibility for arranging for housing, health care and all essential personal welfare needs. Employment Part-time employment training opportunities are available for eligible residents of Baltimore County through the Senior Aide Program. Applicants must be 55 years of age or older, residents of Baltimore County, and meet federal income guidelines. Referrals to other legal resources will be made for issues not listed above.