age in place

November 17, 2018 | Marian Merewitz

Connecting Our Community: Maryland Senior Call Check

Projections are that roughly 25 percent of the population will be in the senior category by the year 2030. The Maryland Department of Aging has been looking at ways to help seniors stay independent, out of institutions longer and to “age in place.”  A new pilot program has started for those over 65 that could help […]

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February 3, 2016 | Willie James Inman

Senior Village Movement Grows Across Montgomery County (VIDEO)

Senior villages are volunteer based networks that aim to improve the quality of life for residents. Montgomery County is home to 17 senior villages and the village movement keeps growing.  In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Pazit Aviv, Village Coordinator for Montgomery County, discusses ways in which villages help seniors gain access to important information and […]

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February 3, 2016 | Willie James Inman

Senior Villages Help Residents “Age in Place” (VIDEO)

Montgomery County is home to a growing number of senior villages that present opportunities to connect with neighbors. Villages are local volunteer-led grassroots organizations that help seniors gain access to services and information they need to live independently. MyMCMedia’s Willie James Inman met with local village leaders and members and filed this report. To learn more about villages […]

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