Talbot County, Maryland

What We Do

• Advocacy & Education

  The Talbot County Commission on Aging is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors through education and advocacy. We provide a range of programs focused on:

  • Health & Wellness
  • Lifelong learning
  • Empowering seniors to stay informed and active in their community

  Through partnerships with local organizations, the Commission ensures that seniors have access to essential resources, workshops, and educational opportunities tailored to their evolving needs.

• Senior Resource Fair

  Held annually, the Senior Resource Fair offers various valuable services and information for seniors and their families. 

  The fair features a variety of essential services and activities, including balance checks, A1C tests, Hepatitis C tests, HIV tests, medication disposal, raffle prizes, and giveaways. Representatives from local vendors and members of the Commission on Aging are on hand to answer questions and provide information about available services in the area.

  Next Date

  Our next resource fair will be on May 21, 2025. Stay tuned for more information.

• Senior Supply Drive

  Incontinence affects over 60% of women, and 25% of men. About 30% of Talbot County's population is age 65 and older. This is the highest percentage of seniors of any county in the state. 

  The Senior Supply Drive helps fill in the gaps for low-income seniors when they have an immediate need for incontinence products but do not have the means to purchase them. 

  Donations are distributed to Talbot County residents through the Department of Social Services, Health Department, and Maryland Access Point. 

  Drop-Off Locations

  Talbot County Health Department - 510 Cadmus Lane, Easton, MD 21601
  Brookletts Place-Talbot Co. Senior Center - 400 Brookletts Ave, Easton, MD 21601
  Home Instead Senior Care - 8626 Brooks Drive, Suite #202, Easton, MD 21601
  Londonderry on the Tred Avon - Community Center - 700 Port Street, Easton MD 21601
  Pemberton Pharmacy - 204 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD 21663
  Candle Light Cove - 106 W Earle Ave, Easton, MD 21601
  The Orthopedic Center at Easton - 510 Idlewild Ave, Easton, MD 21601

  Supplies Needed

  • Wipes
  • Disposible gloves
  • Disposable flat underpads
  • Female incontinence pads
  • Pull-up incontinence briefs

  * small and medium sizes needed the most

  Learn More

  To learn more about the senior supply drive, or to set up a drive through your organization, reach out to the program's coordinator, Carrie Ottey at 410-819-5678 or carrie.ottey@maryland.gov.

• National Fall Prevention Awareness

  The Commission on Aging observes Falls Prevention Awareness Week (FPAW) which takes places in September. 

  Join the Movement

  Falls among older adults continue to be a national public health concern. Join the Commission on Aging each year for Falls Prevention Awareness Week, a nationwide observance with state coalitions and partners to raise awareness on preventing falls, reducing the risk of falls, and helping older adults live without fear of falling. The National Commission on Aging, and the Falls Free Initiative provides a toolkit for professionals to share, generate engagement, and encourage the community to play a role in falls prevention. Learn more here: Falls Prevention Awareness Week Toolkit (ncoa.org)

  Our Message

  Falling is not a normal part of aging. You can prevent falls by doing the right exercises, making your home safer, getting regular health checkups, and more. Learn steps you can take to stay safe. Learn more about fall prevention from the National Council on Aging here.

• Slam the Scam

  The Commission on Aging observes Slam the Scam, as part of National Consumer Protection Week, which takes place in March.

  Join the Movement

  National “Slam the Scam” Day is designated by Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General to raise awareness of government imposter scams, which continue to spread across the United States. The Social Security Administration provides a toolkit for professionals to share, generate engagement, and encourage the communtiy to play an active role in scam prevention. Learn more here: Protect Yourself from Social Security Scams | Resource Toolkit (ssa.gov)

  Our Message

  Help us #SlamtheScam and stop government imposters in their tracks. Protect yourself from fraud and know what to do in your Social Security information is compromised. Learn more about social security related scams here.