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the caller leaves a message. Some may Maryland Dept. of Aging offers a
take it to the next level and think it’s wonderful phone call check in system
easier to weed out unwanted calls by not called “Senior Call Check”. Those 65
Spot but, please, think again! Those who have morning or afternoon, your choice,
and older can receive a daily call in the
Senior having any messaging system in place,

not set up their voice mail on either
between 8 am and 5 pm M-F and 8-3
cell phones or landlines are preventing on Saturday. These calls can be made to

friends and family, plus legitimate a landline or cell phone, and if the call is
Senior Moments
business calls from yours truly, from unanswered three times, an emergency
by Mary Moran
letting you know they are checking in on alert call is made to a designated
410-829-2535 / 410-490-3078
you or are returning your calls! number, such as a friend or relative who
can check on one’s safety and wellbeing.
“Mom was getting swamped with calls Please note that when I return a phone If the call to the emergency contact goes

from strangers. The reason? A medical call from my office phone, it comes up as unanswered, the program will notify a
billing service had launched an 800 the “Caroline Health Department”, since non-emergency entity in your area to do

number that was identical to hers. When that is where my office is housed! Th is a wellness check. Call 866-502-0506 or
she called to complain, they told her to is not a scam # and should not display go to www.aging.maryland.gov to apply
get a new number. “I’ve had mine for 20 as potential scam on your phone. If you for this very important service.
years” she pleaded, “Couldn’t you change have placed a call for assistance and
yours?” They refused. So, Mom said, information to Mary Moran, please pick Reminder that Emergency Rental
“Fine. From now on I’m going to tell up the phone! If you miss the call, check Assistance Program (ERAP) is available
everyone who calls that their bill is paid your messages! And, whether you are 18 to both tenants and landlords. Go to www.

in full.” The company got a new number or 80, a good communication practice rentrelief.maryland.gov and click on
the next day... Kim Drake-Laughter is is to please clear the messages on your Dashboard for an overview of Caroline
still the best Medicine -Readers Digest. phone every couple of days so MAP & county’s participation in this program.
SHIP can leave a message! Even though Applications must be submitted by the
This telling story shows how the phone

texting is the communication mode du property manager/landlord. Th ere are
can sometimes be our biggest headache,
jour, this office still leaves voice messages multiple worksheets to be submitted

but we send loud applause to that gal for
when possible! I will generally return a through a specified application portal,

outsmarting those who thought they
call three times if unable to connect with www.dhcd.maryland.gov. Contact the
had her in a corner! Map and Ship is

a beneficiary. My mission is to assist my Caroline County Emergency Rental
the first to applaud those who do not

fellow Caroline County residents, but if Assistance Program at 410-482-4810
answer an incoming call when you don’t
you don’t pick up, I can’t help! If you are or email erap@mrdc.net for application
recognize the phone number to avoid
having a problem with setting up your details and language accommodation
similar headaches! That’s rule one to
voice mail on your cell or answering information. This state program is
avoid trouble in this bottom feeding
system on your landline, please reach being facilitated by the Maryland Rural
scam environment. Most scammers
out to your provider or someone else to Development Corporation. They can be

tend not to leave messages, so it’s easier
help set it up. reached at 410-482-4660.
to decide if a call is important when
Some may see mailings from CMS and
TURNING 65? Social Security this month containing
information about Medicare Savings
Programs (MSP) and Limited Income
Confused about all the Medicare Terms & Options? Subsidy (LIS). The MSP programs are

Let Me Help You! facilitated by the state and Extra Help
(EH) is a federal program facilitated
by Social Security. Both are based on
Anthony Insurance Services income and have liquid asset limitations.
Additionally, both entities send out these
Ann M. Anthony form letters to those who may qualify
for these programs. As with all mail and
email solicitations, remember to read

Specializing in Medicare Supplemental Plans, the fine print on the letters to make sure
Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Part-D Plans, they are from Social Security, Center
for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Dental and Vision, Long Term Care, and Life Insurance
Call Ann Today for an Appointment 410-708-0899 • anthonyins17@gmail.com (CMS) or the Department for Health
22850 Fleming Road, Denton, MD 21629 and Human Services (Department of
Social Services). Check the bottom of
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