Senior Resources

FisherMeetGreetVictoryCrest3Senior Call Check
(FREE Daily Check-In Service to 65+ Marylanders)

How does it work?

Every day a telephone call will be placed to a participant at a regularly scheduled time. These calls will take place between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. as close as possible to the one-hour time block pre-selected by the participant. If the participant does not answer their first call, two more automated calls will be made. If those calls go unanswered, an alternative person who is selected by the participant during program enrollment will be called. This could be an adult child, a neighbor, a loved one, or we will assign an alternate for you. The alternate will then be encouraged to check on the older adult program participant. The failure of the participant and alternate to answer will result in a call to your local non-emergency service.

Senior Call Check phone lines are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. During these hours, seniors can call toll-free 1-866-50-CHECK (1-866-502-0560).

Source: Maryland Department of Aging

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

What is SHIP?

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a free, unbiased, and confidential counseling service that helps Medicare beneficiaries and their families navigate their healthcare options. SHIP is a federally funded program designed to provide one-on-one assistance, education, and advocacy to individuals who need help understanding Medicare, Medicaid, and other health insurance options.

Call at 301-265-8401 / Address:  Camp Springs Senior Center, 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD 20748

Source: State Health Insurance Assitance Program (SHIP)


Dental Services for Seniors

There are companies from the Maryland Insurance Administration that offer stand-alone dental insurance in Maryland. Some of these plans are sold on the Maryland Health Connection, but since no subsidies are available, you should inquire directly with the company. 

Medicare Advantage (Medicare HMOs)  plans include dental care for an extra premium and can be a different way to manage Medicare, allowing you to use in-network or out-of-network doctors. If you have a supplemental insurance policy (Medigap policy), you can’t use it with a Medicare Advantage plan.

In  District 2 you can go to Mary's Center   301-422-5900 /  Address:  8908 Riggs Road Adelphi, MD 20783

Source: Dental Services for Seniors

Aging and Disabilities Services Division

There are a growing number of people who are faced with making life-changing decisions for themselves and elderly family members. The Aging and Disabilities Services Division provides and supports a broad range of services and programs for older adults and their families.

Does anyone in Prince George's County need help with the care of elderly and/or disabled adults? Is this an issue you’re struggling with? Here is a useful resource that has a lot to offer. This option is called the Aging and Disabilities Services Division. It offers many types of support, assistance, and help.  I learned about it when I was recently researching the challenges of the aging process.

Contact Aging & Disabilities Services Division: 301-265-8450 / Address: 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD 20748

Source: Aging and Disabilities Services Division


Senior Transportation Services

Senior Transportation Service (STS) is a special service of Call-a-Bus providing regularly scheduled curb-to-curb transportation throughout Prince George's County to County seniors (aged 60 and older) and persons with disabilities. STS provides transportation for a number of programs for senior citizens. The Department of Family Services, Aging Division, offers a variety of programs designed to assist older adults throughout the County.

The transportation programs are described below:

  • Nutrition Program: For more information, or to enroll in these and other senior programs, please call 301-699-2696.
  • Medical Program: Residents may call 301-499-8603 up to 7 days in advance to schedule routine medical appointments. 
  • General Transportation: Persons who wish to participate in these programs may contact the Office of Transportation by telephone at 301-499-8603, or in writing.

Address:
Prince George's County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T)
Attention: Transit Division
9400 Peppercorn Place Suite 320
Largo, MD 20774

Source: Senior Transportation Services


Older Adult Services

Are you living with physical or mental disabilities, struggling with aging, or in need of long-term health services? Or are you taking care of someone struggling with one of these issues? Contact the Prince George's County Department of Aging at 301-265-8450.

Source: Older Adult Services


Senior Activity Centers

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County  

These senior activity centers offer special events, trips, classes, health programs, information, and referrals. Provided by Prince George’s County Department of Family Services, Aging Services Division, transportation and senior nutrition program featuring hot lunches are also available at these sites.

Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center
4009 Wallace Road
North Brentwood, MD 20722
Phone: 301-699-1238

Langley Park Senior Activity Center
1500 Merrimac Drive
Hyattsville, MD 20783
Phone: 301-408-4343 

Rollingcrest Chillum Community Center 
6120 Sargent Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782
Phone: 301-699-2255

Source: Senior Activity Centers