General Info

The Howard County Office on Aging is a county division that offers financial assistance and legislative issue handling services to senior citizens. Located in Columbia, Md., the division operates various senior citizen centers that provide health screening, transportation and referral services. It also offers the Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which includes health care and counseling services. In addition, the Howard County Office on Aging provides consultation and in-home assessment services. It offers housing programs that include educational, support and training-related services. The division additionally provides medical assistance, individual protection and volunteering services. It is a division of the Howard County Department of Citizen Services, which offers technical assistance services to individuals with disabilities.