衰老与残疾
Are you looking for aging or disability-related resources for yourself or a loved one? Find local resources for respite care, senior ride programs, and Maryland Access Point (MAP) offices that help Marylanders navigate services with individualized counseling.
什么是地图？
Maryland Access Point (MAP) offices serve as a single point of entry for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers. MAP provides information and referrals for financial, health, and support services. Counseling is also available.
The 211 Community Resource Database integrates into the MAP website to connect Marylanders to resources and support, and the MAP Help Line is managed by the Maryland Information Network, which powers 211.
There are three ways to connect with MAP.
- 你可以 search for resources.
- Find information on the MAP website.
- Call the MAP Help Line at 1-844-MAP-LINK (1-844-627-5465).
There are 20 local MAP sites throughout Maryland, offering long-term support services and community resources to individuals in need. By calling the MAP Help Line, you'll get connected to information, resources, and local support if needed.
Aging Text Messages
In addition to connecting with resources, you can also get ongoing, informational text messages with resources and tips.
Text MDAging to 898211.
211 Maryland 提供文本消息警报程序，可提供特定地区的资源信息或灾难警报。向同一号码发送短信 STOP 以取消订阅。完整的 SMS 条款位于 https://211md.org/sms/ 也将适用。
Find Aging & Disability Resources
Find resources nearby in the Maryland Access Point resource directory.
Empowering Caregivers
The Maryland Department of Aging has a suite of tools to support older adults and people with dementia.
Both are free and available to help empower caregivers with information and resources.
Memory Care Checklist
The Johns Hopkins Memory Care Checklist is a new self-service tool that can help families caring for someone with cognitive challenges identify needs, access information, and connect with supports.
The Checklist guides family caregivers through a series of questions impacting the health and well-being of the person with memory loss and the caregiver(s). Then, the system prioritizes needs and provides a Personalized Report that guides the caregiver on what they need to know and where to go for help.
The report links directly to resources on the MAP website, which is integrated with the 211 Community Resource Database. The Checklist was developed through a partnership with the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, the Maryland Department of Aging, and the Maryland Information Network, which powers 211.
Screening Tool
If the patient doesn't have a diagnosis, the AD:8 Cognitive Screening Tool compares signs of normal aging to potential signs of mild cognitive impairment. It's only 8 questions, and is designed to identify early signs of cognitive impairment. The AD:8 is a preliminary step before talking to your healthcare provider, and is not a diagnostic tool.
The AD:8 was developed by Washington University.
照顾者支持
Nearly one in five adults in the United States cares for a senior, an ill adult, or a child with special needs. It’s important to remember to take care of yourself in addition to your loved one.
There are programs that can help lighten your load. From Meals on Wheels to Senior Ride Programs and Respite Care, there are numerous resources available to support seniors and their caregivers.
临时护理
暂托护理可以是另一种支持来源。这些计划通过在家中或社区环境/设施中提供临时或间歇性护理来提供短暂的休息或缓解。
Respite care programs can give caregivers time to attend to their own needs, knowing their loved one is being cared for. Often, respite care is paid privately, though in some cases, insurance may help cover the cost.
Additionally, grants and subsidies may be available. Ask about these when contacting the respite care agency.
We've linked respite care resources throughout Maryland on the Maryland Access Point website.
照顾者支持
这 看护者行动网络 offers a toolbox of videos, resources, and tips to support caregivers.
If you are a new caregiver seeking to understand the immediate needs of the individual’s illness, the 家庭看护者联盟 provides information on what to expect for common diagnoses, including Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia, and stroke.
Search for caregiver support with the Maryland Access Point Search Tool.
互助小组
处理照顾的压力以及亲人生病、受伤或残疾的情感影响很容易变得难以承受。
与了解情况并且可能处理非常相似的想法和情绪的其他护理人员联系可能非常有用。
这 马里兰家庭照顾者支持 program also provides counseling and education, information, respite care, assistance, and supplemental services.
Local support groups may also be available.
请拨打 211 寻求帮助。
报告滥用
如果您怀疑老年人受到虐待， 基于警告标志, 举报滥用行为。
在马里兰州内拨打 1-800-917-7383 或联系您当地的 社会服务部成人保护服务办公室.
高级电话检查
马里兰州老龄化部为老年人提供免费的自动登记电话。该程序称为 高级电话检查.
在定期安排的时间里，会打电话给年长者。如果此人未接听电话，则会再拨打两次。
如果无法联系到老人，将联系其他人。该人是在注册时选择的。
任何拥有固定电话且年满 65 岁或以上的马里兰人都可以 注册免费的 Senior Call Check 程序.
Find Used Medical Equipment
If you're a senior or know one in need of durable medical equipment, like a cane or walker, you can get support from the Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use program. The donated equipment is sanitized, repaired, and refurbished.
马里兰州老龄化部讨论了该计划 什么是 211 播客的第 16 集. Amanda Distefano explained that the program uses occupational and physical therapists to identify the right fit for each individual. That way, the equipment is not too large or too small for a person.
您也可以向该计划捐赠设备。
如果您临时需要医疗设备或辅助技术，您可以使用 loan program 整个州。
Adult Changing Tables
如果洗手间没有足够的设施，可能很难在公共场所为成年人提供个人护理。浴室可能有换尿布台，但这对年龄较大的儿童或成人不起作用。
A new law requires universal changing facilities in certain public buildings, like a park, recreation center, bus station, or airport. They're required for public buildings built after October 1, 2022, and in buildings where a public restroom is added or an existing one is substantially renovated.
It's the facility's responsibility to notify 211 about the accessible changing table so the public can find it.
拨211
全天候与一位充满关爱和同情心的人交谈。他们还可以为你提供资源。
残疾福利
残疾索赔可以是身体和/或精神上的。处理一些残障福利申请可能需要很长时间，您在等待期间可能有资格获得其他福利。有针对短期残疾（不到一年）和长期残疾（一年或更长时间）的计划。
以下是帮助残障人士实现经济独立的一些最大型计划。但是，确实存在其他收入来源。有时可以通过旨在帮助患有某种疾病或健康状况的人的组织获得帮助。在没有先与残障权利领域的专家讨论您的情况之前，不要假设您没有资格获得福利。
除了帮助 18 岁以上有残疾的马里兰人及其家人和看护人的马里兰接入点外，还有其他资源和残疾福利可以帮助马里兰人。
临时残疾援助计划 (TDAP)
TDAP 每月向低收入单身残疾成年人提供有限的现金补助。
这 临时残疾援助计划 旨在在短期残疾期间或个人等待联邦残疾福利批准时使用。
这笔钱可用于支付房租、处方药和医疗费用等紧急需求。
如果医生证明残疾可能持续至少 12 个月，则此人还需要通过社会保障管理局申请残疾福利，以便继续领取 TDAP 福利。
该计划通过社会服务部申请。点击寻找你的 当地办事处。
补充保障收入 (SSI)
社会保障管理补充保障收入 (SSI)、残疾福利和医疗保险。
SSI 向 65 岁以上、失明或残疾的低收入和资产较少的个人提供每月付款。
要考虑获得 SSI 福利，残疾必须预计持续至少 12 个月。
重要的是要注意，有些人在领取 SSI 福利的同时可能仍然能够工作并从工作中获得收入。
18 岁以下的盲人或残疾儿童也可能有资格获得 SSI。
打电话给 社会保障管理局 在 1.800.772.1213。
社会保障残疾保险 (SSDI)
SSDI 每月向预计将持续至少 12 个月或导致死亡的残障人士提供付款。
社保伤残保险 也由社会保障局管理。
领取福利的资格和福利数额部分取决于此人成为残疾的年龄以及他们的工作经历的长短。这 成人残疾清单 涵盖您申请福利所需的信息和文件。
要申请社会保障残疾保险，请致电 800-772-1213 联系社会保障管理局。
社会保障幸存者福利
社会保障管理局还管理遗属福利，包括为社会保障保险投保者的遗属提供的一次性死亡抚恤金，以及为父母一方或双亲死亡的未满 18 岁或残疾的儿童提供的福利。
当地社会保障办公室帮助个人申请福利或在福利被拒绝时提出上诉。这些办公室提供有关申请人/接受者的资格和权利的信息。
福利计划
Social Security is a retirement benefit program administered by the Social Security Administration that provides monthly cash payments for people age 62 and older who are fully insured.
Workers may retire at age 62 and receive a reduced benefit, or may wait until age 65 and receive a full benefit.
福利金额因多种因素而异。 单击此处估算您的收益.
在线申请退休福利 or call a local office to discuss your options.
Grandparents who provide kinship care
由于孩子父母的家庭困难，一些祖父母发现自己需要照顾孙子。这被称为亲属关系。
亲属照顾是一种全职安排，孩子与亲戚（如祖父母或其他家庭成员）住在一起。
这些安排可以非正式或正式发生。
对于非正式的亲属照顾，不需要法定监护权。祖父母因严重困难（如疾病、药物滥用、现役军人、父母去世、监禁或遗弃）而照顾孩子。
亲属照顾对孩子来说是一个不错的选择，但对您的家人来说可能不是最好的选择，尤其是在您退休的时候。
亲属帮助
虽然亲属祖父母有很多资源，但并非没有挑战。它会使人际关系紧张并影响您的财务和个人状况。
亲属关系导航器可以帮助您应对这些挑战 并提供资源。
你将能够 申请福利 帮助满足食品、儿童保育、健康保险和其他经济需求。
文本支持
211 马里兰州与马里兰州公众服务部合作，还为亲属照顾者提供短信支持。
获取令人鼓舞的支持信息以及包含社区资源信息的短信。
向 MDKinCares 发送短信至 898211 进行注册。
211 Maryland 提供文本消息警报程序，可提供特定地区的资源信息或灾难警报。向同一号码发送短信 STOP 以取消订阅。完整的 SMS 条款位于 https://211md.org/sms/ 也将适用。
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