Pamper Yourself
Baltimore County Public Schools are pleased to partner with the Baltimore County Department of Aging again this year for the 2025 Power of Age Expo. In past years, cosmetology students and teachers from the George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology gain valuable “hands-on” experience working with the older adult population who came to the Timonium Fairgrounds for our event. The “Pamper Yourself” feature area proved such a popular draw, the students will be back again this year to wow us with their fantastic expertise. Manicures and hair styling will all be available (at no charge) to you!
Don’t miss out on the chance to get a little extra special attention this year at Expo! Don’t you deserve it? The Pamper Yourself feature area will be located in both halls for your convenience from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The students cannot wait to see you!!
Safeway’s Vaccination Center for prevention
Safeway Pharmacy is offering flu, COVID, pneumococcal, shingles, RSV and tetanus vaccines at the Expo and senior centers throughout Baltimore County in October. People with Medicare Part B will receive their flu, pneumococcal and COVID vaccines at no out-of-pocket cost to the recipient. People with Medicare Part D will receive their shingles and tetanus vaccines at no out-of-pocket cost to the recipient. Please bring your Medicare Part B and Part D cards with you to your senior center clinic or the Expo for billing purposes. The CDC recommends everyone six months and older should be vaccinated against the flu, ideally, by the end of October. Safeway will have flu vaccines available for ages three and above, including the senior high dose flu vaccine for ages 65 years and older.
People without Medicare Part B will be able to get their flu, COVID, pneumococcal, shingles, RSV and tetanus vaccines pending insurance coverage. Please bring your insurance cards to the Expo and Clinic. If you have questions about vaccine coverage, please reach out to your local Safeway Pharmacy. To locate your nearest Safeway Pharmacy, please visit www.safeway.com.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend a flu shot if you are over age 50 or have:
- High blood pressure
- Irregular heartbeat
- History of stroke or heart attack
- Chronic respiratory disorder
- Diabetes
- Compromised immune system
- Anemia
The shots and vaccines will be provided at no cost for Medicare B beneficiaries.
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration Bus
The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration Mobile Office will be bringing one of the most popular and convenient services offered to the Power of Age Expo. The MVA Mobile Services Bus will be at Expo from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. The MVA bus provides all the services that are available at the MVA Express Offices, such as renewing driver’s licenses, renewing vehicle registrations, renewing MD photo identifications, obtaining disability placards, and returning tags.
Empower Your Health with Baltimore County Health and Human Services
Health and Human Services is committed to helping residents of Baltimore County lead healthy, safe and productive lives. We provide a variety of programs and services to assist individuals, children and families.
Our staff will administer hearing screenings at the EXPO and will have information on safely storing and disposing unused prescription medications, resources to help pay energy, water and other household bills, as well as free smoking cessation information and supports. If you are interested in adopting a pet, our Cuddle Shuttle will be on site to assist with adding a new member to your family. Be sure to check us out! Our knowledgeable staff can connect you to a variety of program resources to help meet an array of needs.
Keep in touch with us even after the Expo by connecting on Facebook @BaltCoHHS, by emailing questions to hhs@baltimorecountymd.gov, or by calling our Help Line at 410-887-3816. HHS is on the job and always ready to help.
“Be All In” with BCPL’s Resources and Services
Baltimore County Public Library provides opportunities to explore, learn, create and connect. With 19 branches and four bookmobiles offering mobile engagement, including the Mobile Library Support Center, we take pride being embedded in the community. Along with books, movies, audiobooks and magazines, we provide online resources, including research databases, downloadables and streaming movies.
Each branch offers internet access on public computers as well as free WiFi. A range of free programs, including book clubs, arts and crafts, job search assistance and professional legal services, are offered at branches. Small business owners can take advantage of Entrepreneur Academy, a series of workshops designed to develop, launch or improve small businesses.
Our annual Book Lovers Bash and our Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library-sponsored Booked for Baltimore County series bring bestselling authors, like Colson Whitehead, Erik Larson, Kate Quinn, Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray and Kimberla Lawson Roby to the Baltimore County community. Programs are offered continuously in both in-person and virtual formats.
At the Power of Age Expo, we are showcasing our Mobile Library Support Center, an outreach initiative designed to bring essential library and partner services to underserved communities to connect residents with valuable community resources and information and highlighting our Library of Things collection as well as our Social Worker in the Library program.
So, stop on by to learn about all we offer, and even get a few book recommendations from some of our librarians. “Be All In” at Baltimore County Public Library — your resource to explore, learn, create and connect.
Activity Schedule
10 a.m. Explore the Library of Things
11 a.m. Book Recommendations With Librarians
1 p.m. Meet the Library’s Social Worker
2 p.m. Explore the Mobile Library Support Center
Resources abound in the Caregiver Corner
Join us at the Caregiver Support Program’s “Caregiver Corner” this year at the Power of Age Expo! The area will feature the Baltimore County Caregiver Supports Program, in addition to organizations and partners from the community and an interactive components just for you! Gain knowledge and practice self-care!
Some things you can do include visiting with Trualta, a company that developed a 24/7 caregiver’s website that is offered for free, for our caregivers. Grab a flyer and self-register or visit with Trualta for assistance! Try out assistive devices with Towson University’s Occupational Therapy students, to help your care recipient live more independently. Learn more about how to navigate the dementia journey with the Living with Dementia map as well as a variety of resources from the Dementia Friendly Baltimore County leadership team…and more!
In addition to the great vendors, we have provided a respite area for you to take some time for yourself to relax, read through your materials and create a reflective poem. Sign up for a massage! Express yourself through art!! Help us let the community know that “Every Piece of Caregiving Counts!” and that every caregiver should be supported and celebrated!
The Power of Age Expo will also feature other helpful vendors for caregivers, including caregiving information presented by MPT, the Baltimore County Public Library’s Mobile Services and a new Caregiver Toolbox with Library of Things. In addition, visit the mock set-up of a home that will demonstrate devices and technology that can allow your loved one to safely age in place.
Be sure to stop by and say hello, learn more about resources available for caregivers, be part of our census and take our survey – we need your feedback on how the County can better serve you! Make your voice be heard!
We hope you can join us! For more information, contact the Baltimore County Caregiver Support Program at caregivers@baltimorecountymd.gov or call 410-887-4751.