Resources

Neighborhoods that Chevy Chase At Home Serves

• Chevy Chase Village
• Chevy Chase West
• The Riviera of Chevy Chase Condominiums
• Rollingwood
• Chevy Chase Section 3
• Chevy Chase Section 5
• Town of Chevy Chase
• Town of Somerset
• Village of Drummond
• Martin’s Additions
  
  

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Local Neighborhood Resources

• Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center
• Chevy Chase Historical Society
• Chevy Chase Fire Department
• Ch/Art | Chevy Chase Art
• Local Farmer's Markets

 

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Community & Social Events

• Chevy Chase At Home
  A Village that supports social connection, including events, shared-interest groups and a weekly Happy Hour at La Ferme that is open to all.
• Chevy Chase Library, MD
• Montgomery County Library Programming for Older Adults
  Includes a calendar with a list of upcoming programs at Montgomery County libraries.
• Jane E. Lawton Community Recreation Center
• Montgomery County Senior Centers
  Community hubs offering programs, services and activities.
• Widowed Persons Outreach
  Navigating grief and loss in the greater DC area.

 

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Emergency Preparedness

• Everybody Ready: Disaster Preparedness for Individuals and Families
  Advice from Montgomery County, Maryland.
• How Much Water Should You Have on Hand?
  The answer is a gallon a day per person for three days (from www.ready.gov)
  
• Storm Preparedness Kit
  From Ready.gov, a national public service campaign to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies and disasters. 

 

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Fraud and Scam Protection

• AARP Fraud Watch Network
  Offers an up-to-date fraud map, alerts on the latest scams and a helpline for victims and their families.
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
  Official consumer alerts, providing detailed descriptions of current scams and how to report them.
• U.S. Department of Justice's Elder Justice Initiative
  Provides a National Elder Fraud Hotline and resources to help older victims and their families navigate the aftermath of financial fraud.
  

 

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Legal Resources for Older Adults

• AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly
  Provides legal assistance to older residents in the Washington, DC, area and offers a wide range of national resources on their website.
• Maryland Department of Aging Legal Assistance
  The Senior Legal Assistance program provides access to legal advice, counseling and representation to older Marylanders.  
  
• Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST)
  A portable and enduring medical order form covering options for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other life-sustaining treatments.
• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
  A national association of attorneys who are experienced and trained in working with the legal problems of older Americans and individuals with disabilities.
  

 

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Lifelong Learning

• OLLI at American University
• OASIS (Lifelong Learning for Mature Adults)
  Promotes healthy aging through lifelong learning, active lifestyles, and volunteer engagement.
• Johns Hopkins University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (Rockville Campus)
  

 

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Local Service Agencies and Organizations for Older Adults

• The ARC in Montgomery County
  Offers respite care for qualifying care givers of older adults.
• Chevy Chase At Home
  A village offering a wide range of practical services and social connections, servicing neighborhoods in and around Chevy Chase, MD.
• Iona Senior Services
  Offers a wide array of programs and information, even for non-DC residents. A helpline is available to access services or referrals.
• Jewish Council for the Aging
  Provides services and connection for older residents in the community, regardless of faith.
• Montgomery County Aging & Disability Resource Unit
  Offers transportation assistance, home care, meal delivery, and more via county-wide senior services.
• Montgomery County Commission on Aging
  An advisory body that advocates for the well-being of older adults in Montgomery County, MD.
• Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services
  Provides a wide variety of services, programs and resources for older adults.
• Oasis Senior Advisors
  A free living placement and referral service for older adults.
  

 

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Print & Video Resources

• CC@H YouTube Channel
• CC@H Newsletters
• STROLL Magazine, Chevy Chase Village
• The Beacon: In Focus for People Over 50
• 2025 Montgomery County Seniors’ Resource Guide
• 50+ Montgomery County, cable news program
  

 

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Recycling and Disposal

• A-to-Z List of Items
  Montgomery County list of how to dispose of just about every item imaginable.
• Free Paper Shredding from Clean Cut Shredding
  Offers community members the ability to drop off their papers to be securely destroyed for free.  
• Iona's Loan Closet
  Gratefully accepts lightly used durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, canes, walkers, tub seats, etc.) and new hygiene items and nutritional supplements for free distribution to seniors and the disabled. 
• Trash, Recycling, and Yard Trim
  Montgomery County’s hub for all things disposable and recycled.

 

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Transportation

• Connect-A-Ride: 301-738-3252 or email ConnectARide@AccessJCA.org
  Connect-A-Ride is a free service that helps older Montgomery County residents and adults of all ages with disabilities find the transportation they need.
• Maryland Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program - Waiver for Seniors
  If you are 70 or older, and drive less than 5,000 miles per year, you are eligible for the Maryland Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program's (VEIP).
• Montgomery County Transportation Options for Seniors
  Ride On, Metrobus, Metrorail and other transportation options for older adults.

 

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Village Information

• Chevy Chase At Home
  A Village offering a wide range of practical services and social connections, servicing neighborhoods in and around Chevy Chase, MD
• Montgomery County - Villages List
• Montgomery County Villages Consortium
• List of DC, Maryland and Virginia Villages
• Washington Area Village Exchange (WAVE)
• Village to Village Network
• Village Support Network
  

 

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Vulnerability and Disability

• Crimes Against Seniors and Vulnerable Adults Unit
  Contact information for adult protective services in Montgomery County and for reporting suspected crimes and abuse against seniors.
• Dementia Friendly Montgomery County
  Thoughtful initiatives that empower the community so caregivers and their families who are experiencing dementia are supported.
• Hearing Loss Association of America
  Offers education, connection and support to the growing number of people with, and at risk of, hearing loss.
• Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use
  Provides free durable medical equipment to Marylanders with any illness, injury or disability, regardless of age, at no cost. 
• Montgomery County Coalition on End-of-Life Care
  The County's only public-private collaborative working to ensure that individuals and caregivers facing serious illness have team-based, health and social service care.
• National Fall Prevention Resource Center
  Increases public awareness about the risk of falls and presents falls prevention programs.
• Senior Call Check
  Daily check-in service to 65+ Marylanders by text or phone call.
• VisionAware
  Free information service for those experiencing vision loss, low-vision, or blindness.
  

 

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Wellness & Healthy Aging

• AARP HomeFit Guide
  Smart ways to make a home comfortable, safe, and a great fit for older adults
• Choosing Wisely
  Helping older patients have conversations with their clinicians about what tests and treatments are right for them.
• Cognitive Health and Older Adults
  Tips and information from the National Institute on Aging on maintaining healthy cognition during aging.
  Senior Source of Holy Cross Hospital – 301.754.8510
  Sibley Senior Association (in NW Wash DC; close to many Montgomery County residents) – 202.364.7602
• Drug Disposal Drop-Offs
  Six Montgomery County Police stations will dispose of your unwanted medications safely and responsibly.
• File of Life Program
  The red, magnetic “File of Life” packet enables Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel to obtain a quick and accurate medical history in case of a medical emergency.
• Center on Healthy Aging
  Advice from the National Council on Aging on how to age well.
• Maryland Senior Olympics
  A yearly sporting event from August to October that promotes healthy activities and engagement for older adults in Maryland.