The Department of Aging and Disabilities announces upcoming Caregiver Educational Workshop in September

Senior Activity Centers Notice

Due to ongoing adverse conditions resulting from the recent storm, the Severn Senior Activity Center, 1160 Reece Road, Severn, MD, will open at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 1st, 2026. All senior activity centers, except for Pascal, will open at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 2nd and Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026. View Press Release for all delays and cancellations. 

Annapolis, MD (August 24, 2023) - On Thursday, September 7th, at 6:30 p.m., Mary Chaput will present “Dementia 101: Understanding the Changes and Developing Coping Skills.” This workshop session will cover a basic understanding of dementia and how it affects the individual diagnosed and their caregivers. Communication tools and strategies for coping with changing behaviors will also be discussed. The workshop will be held at the Hein Building, 7320 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie. You can register for this workshop online at www.aacounty.org/aging or call 410-222-4375 or 410-222-4339. 

These workshops are presented at no cost to the public through the National Family Caregiver Support Program of the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities.

Anyone needing accommodations must contact Mary Chaput at 410-222-4339, or by e-mail at agchap01@aacounty.org at least seven days in advance of the event. TTY users, please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1. All materials are available in an alternative format upon request.