Mission

Our mission is to enhance the quality of living for older adults through advocacy, provider networking, education and visibility.

Objectives

The Coalition of Geriatric Services (COGS) is a non-profit organization of public agencies, private companies and individuals who provide services to older adults. COGS was established in Howard County in 1991 and currently has over 250 individuals representing 135 organizations from the Baltimore/Washington area.Its mission is to enhance the quality of living for older adults through advocacy, provider networking, education and visibility.

A volunteer board of directors and a variety of committees plan program meetings, monitor legislation, develop membership and provide education information to its members and the community at large. COGS has been widely recognized for its effectiveness in linking business and service providers with individuals in search of special services beneficial to older adults, or who need help in developing new services.COGS also has a speakers bureau available to address community groups and business groups on important Aging issues.

We Need You

Now more than ever geriatric service providers must work together to meet the needs of the growing older adult population. Together through the benefits of networking, communication, problem solving, education and training, we can make a difference. For more information call or email COGS at 410-997-0610 or info@cogsmd.org or write: COGS, P.O. Box 2131, Ellicott City, MD 21041.