


Senior Nutrition Resources during Covid 19 Outbreak
- Grocery Delivery Options: Peapod, Wegmans
- Senior Connection Shoppers Program: Grocery assistance for senior residents
- Meal Delivery Options:
- Villages: The Villages Programs are found at various locations throughout the County, and are offering grocery assistance and other volunteer support to our senior community.
- Medical Reserve Core: This volunteer-led organization is comprised of healthcare professionals and community members that can offer grocery assistance, meal delivery, etc. to seniors during this emergency.
- Prepared Meals are also available for grab-and-go at Senior Congregate Meal Sites for enrolled participants (Damascus, Holiday Park, Schweinhaut, and White Oak) each Wednesday
- Meals on Wheels is continuing to conduct home deliveries to seniors throughout the County.

Senior Call Check Program Recommended During COVID-19 Outbreak
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Free farmer’s market “checks” for low-income seniors in Montgomery County
The checks may be used at farmer’s markets in Montgomery County and participating markets in the District of Columbia until November 1, 2019.
The lottery for the checks will be held at the following locations:
• Elizabeth House, 1400 Fenwick Lane, Silver Spring
For more information, call 240-777-3810.

2018-2019 Seasonal Flu Vaccination Campaign
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will offer the following Flu Vaccine Clinics in 2018.
October 15 th
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Universities at Shady Grove
Building II
9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville
- FREE.
- For anyone 6 months of age and older.
- By appointment only.
- Flu shots only; No FluMist available.
- There is now a parking fee. Visitors can park in the Traville Gateway Garage or Shady Grove Garage on weekdays (Mon – Fri; 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.) for $2/hr (Maximum $10/day).
See parking map ( pdf).
October 24 th
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Universities at Shady Grove
Building II
9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville
- For anyone 6 months of age and older.
- By appointment only; schedule appointments on the County’s website or call 311. There is no charge for vaccinations.
- Flu shots only; No FluMist available.
- There is now a parking fee. Visitors can park in the Traville Gateway Garage or Shady Grove Garage on weekdays (Mon – Fri; 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.) for $2/hr (Maximum $10/day).
See parking map ( pdf).
November 13 th
1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN, ONLY
(ages 3 to 18 years).
Three Locations:
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Kennedy High School
1901 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD -
Northwest High School
13501 Richter Farm Road, Germantown, MD -
Rockville High School
2100 Baltimore Rd, Rockville, MD
- Must be accompanied by an adult.
- FREE.
- By appointment; schedule appointments on the County’s website or call 311.
- Flu shots only; No FluMist available.

Free and Low-cost Fitness Options for Older Adults
Free and Low-cost Fitness Options for Older Adults
There are many reasons why regular exercise and physical activity are important to everyone, including older adults. Regular physical activity and exercise can produce long-term health benefits and that is one reason health experts recommend that older adults are active every day to maintain their health. Even moderate exercise can improve the health of people who are frail or have diseases that accompany aging.
This updated factsheet describes free and low-cost fitness classes, weight rooms and other options available for older adults in Montgomery County. Visit the senior website for more information.

Active Aging week is September 23-29, 2018
Active Aging Week is a national effort that promotes the benefits of a healthy lifestyle by giving older adults the opportunity to experience diverse activities and exercise in a safe, friendly and fun atmosphere. Join us for one or more of the events on our calendar:
Active Aging Week
Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. Join Lindsey Vajpeyi, Programs & Services Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association’s National Capital Area Chapter and Penny Gladhill, Director of the Volunteer Helping Hands program at Hospice Caring, for this workshop to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from 7 to 8:30 pm Hospice Caring, Inc. | 518 South Frederick Avenue | Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Space is limited! Registration is required.
November is National Family Caregivers Month
Mental Health America provides these support resources for family members provide round the clock care to loved ones.
Please visit these resources on infoMONTGOMERY for those programs that support caregivers

Lottery for Farmer’s Market Coupons for Low-Income Seniors
A limited number of free farmer’s market coupon books worth $30 will be distributed by lottery to low-income seniors in Montgomery County on Tuesday, July 11 at 10:00 a.m. The coupon books are available to Montgomery County residents age 60 years and older whose income is less than $22,311 (family of one).
The coupons may be used at farmer’s markets in Montgomery County and participating markets in the District of Columbia until November 1, 2017.
The lottery for the coupon books will be held at the following locations:
- Elizabeth House, 1400 Fenwick Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910
- Benjamin Gaither Senior Center, 80A Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
- Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD 20901
- Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901
- Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
- Waverly House, 4521 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814
For more information, call 240-777-3810.
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