Advocates for the Aging of Frederick County

Seniors Memoir Writing Workshop
2025-03-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Sharing memories with loved ones is a beautiful experience; sometimes, telling the whole story requires more than just a few words. Please join us and writer Niki Gjoni for a special writing workshop for seniors, focusing on memoir writing. Niki will lead attendees through a 1 hour workshop to learn about memoir writing and how they can use it to record treasured memories for generations to come.
The workshop will be hosted at Middletown Public Library on Saturday, March 22 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.
This event is presented in partnership with Frederick County Public Libraries and is free and open to the public. For accessibility requests, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event.
About Niki Gjoni: Nikoletta Gjoni is a writer and editor living outside of Washington, D.C. Her work has appeared in the 2023 Rising Stars London Independent Story Prize anthology, Atticus Review, The Ex-Puritan, Alan Squire Publishing, and Emerson Review, among others. Her work has been previously nominated for the PEN/Robert J. Dau prize, Best of the Net, and Best Microfiction. She was a 2024 scholarship recipient for the Salty Quill Writing Retreat in Maine where she worked towards completing her first novel.

2025 Draft Community Health Needs Assessment: Now Available for Public Comment
2025-04-04
Deadline to Submit Feedback: Friday, April 4
The Frederick County Health Department, Frederick Health, and the Coalition for a Healthier Frederick County have developed a new Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Community members are invited to review the draft CHNA report and provide feedback.
A draft of the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment is available for review online at: health.frederickcountymd.gov/CHNA2025. Comments can be submitted using this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FC2025CHNA through April 4, 2025. A final version of the CHNA will be made available through the same link in May 2025.
The CHNA provides an overview of the process used to assess the health of the community, identify recurring themes that emerged, and select the top priorities for the next three-year Local Health Improvement Process (LHIP) cycle. The report contains data about leading causes of death, chronic illnesses, maternal and child health, mental health, use of alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco, and factors such as education, income, and food access. The CHNA can be used as a reference for interested community individuals and organizations to provide data on the current status of health in Frederick County.
LHIP Workgroups are currently developing plans to address the selected priorities. More information on the LHIP is available here. Previous reports are available at https://healthierfrederick.org/about/chna.

Submit Feedback Here.
Review the Draft CHNA Report.
Read the News Article.

Medicine Disposal Event
2025-06-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Brunswick Police Department, 811 West Potomac Street, Brunswick, MD, United States
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the Frederick County Health Department and Brunswick Police Department will work together to offer a medicine disposal event at the Brunswick Police Department building located at 811 West Potomac St., Brunswick, from 10 am to 1 pm.
– Safely dispose of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted drugs
– Medications and sharps will be collected in a drive-through event format with no questions asked.
– Items that will be accepted include prescription and over-the-counter medicines (in pill form only), prescription medication patches, pet medicines (in pill form only) and sharps (used and unused).
– If disposing sharps, they must be separated from all medicine being disposed. Sharps should be placed in a sealed container such as a laundry detergent bottle labeled with an estimated number of sharps.
– Participants may dispose of their medicines in the original container and are encouraged to remove any identifying information from the prescription label.

Frederick County 10-Year Housing Study and Strategic Plan - Community Open House
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | C. Burr Artz Public Library Community Room, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Project Overview:
Frederick County has partnered with Thomas P. Miller and Associates (TPMA) to conduct a comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment and develop a Strategic Plan. This study will analyze current housing gaps, project future housing needs across all income levels, and create a 10-year roadmap for addressing housing challenges in our community. Managed by the Division of Housing and guided by recommendations from County Executive Jessica Fitzwater’s transition team, this initiative will help shape housing policies and identify resources to meet Frederick County’s evolving housing needs. The Affordable Housing Study and 10-Year Strategic Plan began in November of 2024 and is projected to run for 12 months. Throughout this period, the Division of Housing will be working with TPMA to review previous plans, analyze local and regional housing data, engage community members and stakeholders, and facilitate a strategic planning process to help increase affordable housing options for all residents in Frederick County.
Click here to Register and View More Details

Community Housing Open House
2025-09-24 - 2025-09-25
Wednesday, September 24
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Bernard Brown Community Center, 629 N Market St., Frederick, MD 21702
Thursday, September 25
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Brunswick City Park Building, 655 E Potomac St., Brunswick, MD 21716
The Frederick County Division of Housing is hosting two more Community Housing Open House events this week!
Please note there will not be a formal presentation. This is an interactive open house with opportunities to share your experiences and insights that will help develop a strategic plan to address affordable housing in Frederick County.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

FCHD Rural Health Listening Session 1
2025-10-01 14:30 - 15:30
Wednesday, October 1
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Seton Center, 226 E Lincoln Ave, Emmitsburg, MD 21727

The Frederick County Health Department is holding two listening sessions to gather ideas from the public, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, businesses, and educational institutions about improving rural health. All are welcome to attend either session. See the flyers for more information.
Can’t attend but have ideas? Share them at bit.ly/MdRuralHealth-Input

Questions? Contact Rissah Watkins at rwatkins@frederickcountymd.gov or 301-600-6005.

FCHD Rural Health Listening Session 2
2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:00
Thursday, October 2
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Brunswick City Park Building, 665 East Potomac St., Brunswick, MD 21716
The Frederick County Health Department is holding two listening sessions to gather ideas from the public, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, businesses, and educational institutions about improving rural health. All are welcome to attend either session. See the flyers for more information.
Can’t attend but have ideas? Share them at bit.ly/MdRuralHealth-Input

Questions? Contact Rissah Watkins at rwatkins@frederickcountymd.gov or 301-600-6005.

Living Well for Life: 6-Week Virtual Workshop
2025-10-07 - 2025-11-18
Every Tuesday from October 7 – November 18
9:30am – 12:00pm
Virtual
This community-based workshop is designed to help adults take charge of their health and live life to the fullest. Whether you’re managing a condition like diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, or simply want tools for healthier living, this interactive program offers practical strategies to boost your well-being.
Some topics covered include:

Nutrition
Appropriate exercise
Pain and fatigue management
Relaxation skills
And more!

Click here to register!

Planning for the Future: 2025 Caregiver Conference & 30th Annual Elder Expo
2025-10-08 16:00 - 2025-10-09 14:00 | Frederick Health Village, 1 Frederick Health Way, Frederick, Maryland, 21701
2-Day Event!
Visit 70 vendors and collect information on Home Care, Medical, Fitness, Education, Legal Services, Nursing & Assisted Living, Community Health Services, Downsizing & Moving, Real Estate, End of Life and much more! Lots of parking with free shuttles to the door.

Planning for the Future Caregiver Conference
Visit vendors, enjoy dinner and listen to a Panel of Speakers on a Variety of Topics to Help you Plan for the Future.
Wednesday, October 8th
Visit vendors 4 – 6PM, Program 6 – 8:30PM
Entry is Free. Registration is required. Free boxed dinner to registered attendees.

30th Annual Elder Expo
Visit vendors, enjoy lunch & listen to Speakers throughout the day providing valuable information to Seniors, Caregivers & Professionals. Door prizes, free health screenings, vaccines available.
Thursday, October 9th
9AM – 2PM
Entry is Free. Registration is required. Free boxed lunch to the first 400 attendees.
For more information about the 2-day event & to register for the Caregiver Conference: Click Here
Questions? Email us at: elderexpo@espcfrederick.com

United Way of Frederick County's Vita Program
2026-01-26 - 2026-04-15 | Bernard W.Brown Community Center, 629 North Market Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers FREE tax return preparation for qualified individuals who had income less than $69,000 in 2025. We are committed to helping our ALICE neighbors with low and moderate incomes receive the refunds and tax credits they deserve.
BERNARD W. BROWN COMMUNITY CENTER
629 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701
VITA SITES OFFER FREE TAX HELP TO PEOPLE WHO NEED ASSISTANCE IN PREPARING THEIR OWN TAX RETURNS, INCLUDING:

People who generally make $69,000 or less
Persons with disabilities; and
Limited English-speaking taxpayers

Care Academy
2026-05-15 09:45 - 14:00 | Public Safety Training Facility, 5370 Public Safety Place, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join the Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence to learn safety skills to protect you and your loved one. The session includes:

Demonstrations and guidance on safe transfers
Home safety and fall prevention
Hands-Only CPR and the Red Folder Program

Registration closes Friday, May 8.

CARE Academy Participant Registration Form
