Commission on Aging

Calvert County Age Friendly Community Survey

The Calvert County Commission on Aging is looking for additional ways to make Calvert County even more age-friendly. With this objective in mind, we ask for your feedback to help guide our efforts. This anonymous survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. 
We thank you for your time!

What is the Commission on Aging?

The Commission on Aging (COA) is a group of 16 citizens who live or work in Calvert County, appointed by the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners, representing all three county districts, to work with the Office on Aging.

The purpose of the Commission is to:

  • Advocate for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
  • Provide information, guidance, advice and recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on matters concerning seniors and individuals with disabilities.
  • Keep informed of developments, programs, and available funds at local, state and national levels concerning needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities.
  • Plan, initiate and implement projects and activities that benefit seniors and individuals with disabilities.
  • Serve as an advisory council to the Calvert County Office on Aging.

Meetings

The Commission on Aging meets the third Thursday of each month at 9 a.m.at Calvert Pines Senior Center and other locations of interest. Meetings are open to the public. The Commission on Aging complies with the Open Meetings Act by making meeting agendas and minutes for our monthly meetings available by request at ooamailbox@calvertcountymd.gov.

Focus

The Commission on Aging focuses on current issues affecting seniors in Calvert County:

  • Housing - advocate for more affordable senior and low-income housing.
  • Transportation - raise awareness of the ever growing need for transportation options in the county to aid seniors getting to and from appointments, church, shopping or activities.
  • Dementia and Mental Health Education and Awareness - highlight programs and resources for those suffering from dementia or a mental health condition and their caregivers.
  • Community Awareness and Outreach - help to get information out to the community regarding county services available to seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Members

  • Deanna Carlson
  • Noelle Flaherty
  • Elizabeth Foster
  • Sudha Haley, Ph.D.
  • Charles Harrell
  • Christy Jones
  • Terry Long
  • Deb Mikell
  • Margaret Phipps
  • Sarah Strauss
  • Andrea Thomas
  • Christine Wilson
  • Anne Weems
  • Harriet Yaffe

If you are interested in advocating for older adults and individuals with disabilities in Calvert County submit an application to the Board of County Commissioners. The application is available on our Volunteer Boards and Commissions page.