Prince George's County Advisory Committee on Aging

2011 RSVP Awards Luncheon

2011-05-22T03:11:00.000-07:00

2011 Bowie Baysox Game

2011-05-07T13:19:00.000-07:00

After the hard work of Senior Law Day(see below), members of the Aging Advisory Committee joined other seniors and disabled neighbors to begin Older Americans Month by enjoying a ball game at the Bowie Baysox stadium on May 4, 2011. We enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch and won great prizes playing BINGO. There was even a fly ball that landed in our stands and was retrieved! Mark your calendar for next year.

2011 Senior Law Day

2011-05-07T12:53:00.000-07:00

April 29, 2011 was Senior Law Day in Prince George's County once again we partnered with the Elder Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association, the Maryland Volunteer Lawyer's Service, the Prince George's County Department of Family Services and the Prince George's County Area Agency on Aging . We had 118 seniors signed up at seven (7) Senior Centers throughout the county from Camp Springs to Greenbelt. Each site was staffed by volunteers from the Prince George's County Aging Advisory Committee, the volunteers greeted the participants, provided them with "goodie" bags and paperwork to complete prior to meeting with a volunteer attorney. Volunteer attorneys met with each participant and helped them to prepare an Advance Medical Directive for healthcare decision-making. We would like to thank our community sponsors: AARP of Maryland, Community Crisis Services, Inc, Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center, the Maryland Legal Aid Bureau

County Council Proclaims May 2011 "Older American's Month"

2011-04-26T12:25:00.000-07:00

Each year the United States Administration on Aging observes Older American's Month during the month of May (http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Press_Room/Observances/2011/Older_Americans.aspx). This year the Prince George's County Council also proclaimed May as Older American's Month. The Prince George's County Aging Advisory Committee always participates in community outreach during the month of May. This year we will once again partner with the Maryland State Bar Association Elder Law Section, the Maryland Legal Aid Bureau, The Prince George's County Department of Family Services, AARP of Maryland and others to provide free legal clinics in observance of Law Day. Law Day is May 1st and since this year that is a Sunday the legal clinics in Prince George's County will be held on Friday, April 29, 2011. This year we will be at seven (7) senior centers in the county. Each center will be staffed with members of the Aging Advisory Committee to assist clinic participants and volunteer attorneys as they prepare free Advance Medical Directives ( Free Legal Clinic for Seniors Flyer) .

Rushern L. Baker, III

County Executive

Prince George's County Free Legal Clinics

Attorneys will be available to answer questions and provide assistance to seniors in preparing

Health Care Power of Attorney and

Living Wills/Advance Directives Forms

April 29, 2011

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Sponsored by: Maryland State Bar Association Elder Law Section Council

Prince George’s County Advisory Committee on Aging

Prince George’s County Department of Family Services

Free legal clinics will be held at the following Senior Centers (7) in Prince George’s County.

Pre-registration is required.

Greenbelt Community Center Bowie Multi-Service Senior Center

15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 14900 Health Center Drive, Bowie, MD 20716

(301) 474-8000 ext. 3002 (301) 809-2300

Camp Springs Senior Activity Center Evelyn Cole Senior Activity Center

6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD 20748 5702 Addison Road, Seat Pleasant, MD 20743

(301) 449-0490 (301) 386-5525

Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center Langley Park Senior Activity Center

4009 Wallace Road, North Brentwood, MD 20772 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20785

(301) 699-1238 (301) 408-4343

New Carrollton Senior Nutrition Center

6016 Princess Garden Parkway, Lanham, MD 20706

(301) 459-6103

2011 United Seniors of Maryland Lobby Day

2011-04-02T14:37:00.000-07:00

This year we learned all about the Maryland budget and how the deficit was created. We then discussed efforts to balance the budget, from proposed cuts to proposed taxes. The Department of Aging budget does not appear to be targeted for cuts at this time.

2010 Red and Gold

2010-12-12T22:03:00.000-08:00

On December 2, 2010 members attended the annual Red and Gold Luncheon Gala.

Preserving History: A Documentary Featuring County Seniors active-duty in World War II

2010-12-12T20:43:00.000-08:00

On June 30, 2010 members of the PGAAC attended the luncheon and screening the thirty-five minute dvd filmed by students at Flowers Senior High School. The students interviewed Prince George's seniors that were active duty during World War II.

Maryland Access Point (MAP) KICK-OFF

2010-07-31T18:38:00.000-07:00

CONGRESSWOMAN DONNA F. EDWARDS DISCUSSES HEALTHCARE

2010-07-31T18:20:00.000-07:00

WWII VETERAN'S VIDEO PROJECT

2010-07-30T20:11:00.000-07:00

Tribute to WWII Veterans

2010-07-11T18:02:00.000-07:00

April 30, 2010 Senior Law Day

2010-05-03T19:19:00.000-07:00

Do you have an Advance Medical Directive? Thanks to our committee and the generous time of volunteer attorneys over 100 seniors in Price George's County can now say Yes I do have someone to make healthcare decisions for me if I am unable to give informed consent.

Once again the Aging Advisory Committee partnered with the Elder Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association, the Prince George's County Department of Family Services' Area Agency on Aging, the Legal Aid Bureau, The Maryland department of Aging, Hospice of the Chesapeake and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service to provide FREE legal services to over 100 seniors all across our county. This was a statewide effort in partnership with local Senior Centers.

January 19, 2010 Senior Lobby Day in Annapolis

2010-02-01T21:41:00.001-08:00

2010 Housing Service Gaps Focus Group Session

2010-01-09T21:40:00.000-08:00

On January 6, 2010 the PGAAC visited the Evelyn Cole Senior Center in Seat Pleasant, Maryland and partnered with MNCPPC and the Prince George's County Department of Housing and Community Development to gather information from seniors to be included in the 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan for Prince George's County.

2009 Red & Gold Holiday Luncheon

2010-01-01T13:38:00.000-08:00

2009 Caregiver's Conference

2009-10-18T11:01:00.001-07:00

This year's conference was held at the Camelot in Upper Marlboro.

2009 Planning Retreat

2009-10-18T10:04:00.001-07:00

Our annual planning retreat began with greetings from Ms. Patricia Morris, Director of the Prince George's County Department of Family Services and an update from Ms. Teresa Grant, Director of the Prince George's County Area Agency on Aging. The Committee then went to work on planning for the upcoming year. We also took time to celebrate birthdays and to fellowship over a delicious lunch.

Committee receives overview of AAA

2009-09-20T20:13:00.000-07:00

At our first meeting we were greeted by Ms. Patricia J. Morris, Director of the Department of Family Services and given an overview of the Area Agency on Aging.

December 2008 Red and Gold Senior Holiday Luncheon

2009-09-20T19:55:00.000-07:00

This annual event gives the Committee and the seniors of Prince Georges' County an opportunity to count their blessings. This year the Maryland Secretary of Aging Gloria Lawlah joined us.

November 6, 2008 members sworn in for new term

2009-09-20T19:47:00.000-07:00

County Executive Jack Johnson hosted a reception with the Committee after they were sworn in. Please click on link to view video.
http://cms.princegeorgescountymd.gov/ExecutiveNews/default.aspx?itemid=1973

2008 Governor's Aging Awards

2008-05-29T04:46:00.000-07:00

Jeannette Higgenbotham and I attended the Governor's Aging Awards program in Annapolis, Maryland. The event was held at the historic Bates High School (which I attended). The highlight of the day was retired White House correspondent Helen Thomas's speech after receiving a life-time achievement award from Governor O'Malley.

2008 Statewide Aging Meeting

2008-05-29T04:28:00.000-07:00

The Secretary of Aging, Gloria Lawlah, The Maryland Commission on Aging, the Chairs of county Aging Commissions/Committees along with ohter stakeholders met in Howard County to discuss short-term and long-term goals for the senior community in Maryland. Jeannette Higgenbothem accompanied me to this important meeting.

January 2008 Annapolis Lobby Day

2008-05-29T04:14:00.000-07:00

This year the United Seniors of Maryland lobby day was a success thanks to our very own Jeannette Higgenbothem.

2007 Red and Gold Luncheon

2008-01-05T03:32:00.000-08:00

This year's Red and Gold luncheon was at capacity, Ms. Pratt, Ms. Higgenbothem and Mr. and Mrs Budd, Camille Crawford, Mr. Lyles, me and Crystal Beatty enjoy the delicious lunch! Below my church member's from the Reid Temple A.M.E. Church Senior Center. Ms. Holmes and First Lady Leslie Johnson join me as we celebrate the season with fellowship and fun.

2007 PLANNING RETREAT

2007-10-14T08:18:00.000-07:00

May 17, 2007 Third Annual Senior Law & Safety Forum

2007-07-30T13:10:00.001-07:00

Over three hundred seniors joined PGCAAC at Reid Temple A.M.E. Church for our annual public forum. Our keynote speaker was Maryland Secretary of Aging Gloria Lawlah.

May 10, 2007 Federal Legislative Lobby Day

2007-07-30T12:35:00.000-07:00

The Prince George's County Aging Advisory Committee joined forces with seniors and senior advocates from across Maryland to discuss federal legislation and lobby our representatives, Senator Ben Cardin and Congressman Al Wynn.

IN MEMORIAM

2007-04-06T20:51:00.000-07:00

Mr. Claudius Walker was an active member of the Prince George’s County Executive’s Aging Advisory Committee. His intellect, humor and warm smile will be missed. Mr. Walker took his appointment to the committee seriously and made a point of keeping his fraternity brother, County Executive Jack Johnson, informed and aware of issues concerning aging that impacted the lives of the residents of Prince George’s County. Mr. Walker ably represented the Committee on various county planning groups, serving as our liaison he helped develop programs and procedures to benefit seniors. The members of the Advisory Committee on Aging will miss Mr. Walker’s voice of wisdom, independence and his dignified demeanor.

We were blessed to pray with Mr. Walker at our March 22, 2007 meeting, we thank God for his life and legacy to the citizens of Prince George’s County, Maryland. Our prayers are with the family.

2006 TRIAD

2007-01-28T16:19:00.000-08:00

Members of the Prince George's County Aging Advisory Committee join with our Area Agency on Aging Director and staff at the annual TRIAD conference held here in the county. Click on link below to read more about TRIAD:

http://www.goprincegeorgescounty.com/Government/JudicialBranch/Sheriff/news_pdf/Microsoft%20Word%20-%20SAVE%20THE%20DATE%20with%20details%20-%20FINAL.pdf

2006 Retreat

2007-01-28T15:53:00.000-08:00

2006 Older American's Month Forum

2007-01-28T15:22:00.000-08:00

2006 United Seniors of Maryland Lobby Day in Annapolis

2006-02-08T09:04:00.000-08:00

Prince George's County Senior's voices were heard loud and clear in Annapolis this year. Members of the Committee joined with advocates from across the state to ask for more funding for the Department of Aging and to increase access to Medicaid for those seniors that need long-term health care.

Joint Meeting With State Aging Commission

2005-11-18T09:33:00.000-08:00

On November 17, 2005, we were pleased to have the Secretary of th Department of Aging Jean W. Roesser, and members of the Maryland Commission on Aging (http://www.mdarchives.state.md.us/msa/mdmanual/10da/html/da.html#commission)

Among the issues that we discussed were the Medicare Part D program, the White House Conference on Aging, and the need for state of the art Senior Centers as the senior "tsunami" is fast approaching.

MEDICARE PART-D COMMUNITY OUTREACH

2005-11-03T13:06:00.000-08:00

During the months of July and August we conducted a series of community forums to discuss the new Medicare Part D program. Here are pictures from our presentation at St. Paul Senior Living.

Strategic Planning Retreat

2005-06-28T18:46:00.000-07:00

The Strategic Planning Retreat was a success, thanks to Jeannette Higgenbothem for organizing and faciliting the day. Thanks to the Area Agency on Aging for all of their support.

Maryland Prescription Drug Update

2005-02-27T17:23:00.000-08:00

Please click on this link: http://www.pgpost.com/story3.html to read more about the status of this important legislation.

Red and Gold Luncheon

2004-12-16T20:49:00.000-08:00

On December 8, 2004 members of the Aging Advisory Committee attended the luncheon held at Martin's Crosswinds. Please view the pictures below:

2004-12-16T20:36:00.000-08:00

Sant Clause visits with Pat Fletcher during the 2004 annual Red and Gold Luncheon.

2004-12-16T20:35:00.000-08:00

Committee member Pat Fletcher can always be found lending a helping hand.

2004-12-16T20:34:00.000-08:00

Karren Pope-Onwukwe, Chair of the Aging Advisory Committee and Theresa Grant, Director of the Area Agency on Aging enjoy the festivities.

2004-12-16T20:31:00.000-08:00

Advisory Committee members enjoy reserved seating at the 2004 Red and Gold Luncheon.