COMMUNITY HEALTH – ADULT SERVICES
1-844-MAP-LINK (1-844-627-5465) or 410-632-9915
Information and Assistance for Aging Adults and Individuals with Disabilities
MAP of Worcester County is a “one stop shop” for Worcester County residents to access information and services to help aging and vulnerable adults remain in the community.
Worcester County MAP consists of a multi-agency platform consisting of Worcester County Health Department, Worcester County Department of Social Services, and Worcester County Commission on Aging. The Adult Services programs of these agencies work cooperatively to help aging and vulnerable adults navigate their resource and support options.
Worcester County Health Department
MAP Intake & Navigation – provide information, assistance, & referral to aging adults. Provide Options Counseling to help plan and coordinate for long-term services and goals related to home & community-based living. Provide education, system navigation, & linkage to community resources.
Adult Evaluation and Review Services (AERS) – provides an in-home assessment for clients who are risk of long term care facility placement. Nurse or Social Worker provides referrals to community resources to help client remain in the community and achieve the highest possible level of independence and health.
Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) – only available for Atlantic General Hospital patients. Program referrals are only accepted from AGHS providers. Provide in-home assessment of medical and socioeconomic needs and provide referral and linkage to community resources.
Senior Information & Assistance – provide assistance to complete applications for energy assistance, financial assistance, transportation assistance, & insurance programs.
Worcester County Department of Social Services
Adult Protective Services (APS) – prevent or remedy the abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation of adults who are unable to protect their own interests and are at risk of immediate harm to their own person or to others.
Social Services to Adults (SSTA) – a case management program of vulnerable adults that builds on the strengths of the adult’s community and family support system.
In Home Aide Services (IHAS) – provides aide services to help adults with functional disabilities remain in their homes. Assistance includes: personal care, chores, and other activities of daily living.
Respite – provides short term temporary care in order to provide a period of rest for family caregivers.
Project Home – provides a “adult foster family” model of care that provides a stable, family-like living arrangement in the community.
Adult Public Guardianship – if an adult is unable to make health and safety decisions for themselves, the court appoints a guardian to act as a substitute decision maker.
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) & Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) – Medicaid programs available for qualifying Medicare recipients. These programs can help pay for a portion of their Medicare premiums and some prescription costs.
Worcester County Commission on Aging
Senior Care – provides aide services to help adults with function disabilities remain in their homes. Assistance includes: personal care, chores, and other activities of daily living.
Meals on Wheels (MOW) – prepared meals delivered to the home of homebound residents who are unable to grocery shop and/or prepare meals.
Adult Medical Day Care (AMDC) – provides nursing and personal care services for adults requiring varying amounts of supervision. Also provides recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities for participants.
Senior Centers – Provides socialization, variety of recreational activities/games, daily exercise activities, variety of special events and trips, and a fresh meal. Four locations in Worcester County: Berlin, Ocean City, Pocomoke & Snow Hill.
Community for Life (CFL) – provides services to help seniors live more independently in their homes. Provides transportation to medical appointments and grocery store, simple home repairs, vendor services referral, telephone/friendly check-ins. Contact COA at 410-632-1277 for current service area and monthly/yearly subscription cost.
National Family Caregiver Grant (NFCG)– provides funding to support respite care and supplemental services
