HCCA Longevity Bonus Years Forum
Getting Older is Not Optional
Aging Successfully in Howard County
Do you have a plan for aging in place?
It’s a fact. Our community is aging, and while you may have a home that works for you now, what about tomorrow?
One of our board members, Paul Verchinski, has been very active in advocating for policies that support aging successfully in Howard County. This section of our website is designed to provide information to assist you in getting the tools that you need to develop a successful plan for you or your loved ones. We’ll be posting information here regularly, so be sure to check back & if you have information you would like to share, contact us.
Aging Blog
Past Articles & Information on Aging
The Longevity Bonus Years Corner
By Paul Verchinski, Oakland Mills Liaison to the CA Senior Advisory Committee (SAC). It has been a busy year in Howard County and on the CA SAC. The SAC continues to support The Village in Howard (TVIH) which now has over 135 members. It has been specifically set...
The Longevity Bonus Years + A Few Livability Resources from AARP
At the HCCA's recent annual meeting, Director, Paul Verchinski, gave an update on some of the work he's been doing around 'Aging in Place' in Howard County. Notably, Paul likes to call the years after age 55, "The Longevity Bonus Years". After all, if we plan for...
What You Should Know About the Accessible Homes for Seniors Program
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), working in partnership with the Maryland Department of Aging, is embarking on a program that focuses on promoting accessibility related improvements that seniors can make to their homes in order to...
The Senior Corner – August 2013
Did you know that CA is offering a 6-Class Pass for those 65+? The cost is $42. The pass can be obtained at the Athletic Club and must be used in a 30 day period. Some activities include Tai Chi, Aqua Arthritis at the pool, etc. You can repeat items you are interested...
The Senior Corner – Jan 2013
Timely news for all of you Snowbirds out there. CA will now sell Monthly Memberships for ALL classes of memberships (resident and non-resident). This also includes swimming pools for those of you who head north during part of the summer. The 20% Senior Discount for...
The Senior Corner – Sept 2012
Did you know that on October 1, 2012, the County Council passed Council Bill 28-2012, the “Livable Homes” tax credit, which provides a 50% tax credit up to $2500 for accessibility modifications? The Livable Homes Tax credit, which was signed into law by the County...
2013 Aging Successfully in the Community Forum
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