ANNOUNCEMENTS

Howard Community College is seeking Registered Nurses with long-term care experience to teach in our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program.

This is a great opportunity for nurses who enjoy teaching and mentoring future healthcare professionals, especially those looking for flexible, part-time work. Our CNA courses run daytime, evenings or on weekends, making it an excellent fit for working nurses or those in retirement who want to stay connected to the field.

If you are passionate about supporting the next generation of caregivers, we would love to have you join our team.

APPLY HERE: https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/5186

The Option Group proudly celebrates 15 years of service—fifteen years of walking alongside families, advocating for clients, and helping people navigate some of life’s most challenging transitions with clarity and compassion. Read more at https://zurl.co/dnhuS, and watch this short celebratory video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZaEj1CZ2zo. Thank you for trusting us with your clients and loved ones. Onward and upward!

Most families don’t have a plan — they have a crisis waiting to happen.

As professionals serving older adults and their families, we see it every day. The hard conversations are often delayed until a medical emergency, a sudden decline, or a financial disruption forces action.

That’s why I’m hosting our next Silver Moves Living: Real Talk on Aging session on March 10th from 11:00 AM–12:30 PM at East Columbia Library.

This month’s topic — “The 3-Legged Stool to Planning: Wills vs. Trusts, Financial & Health Care Planning” — brings together an Elder Law Attorney, Financial Advisor, and Geriatric Care Manager to provide coordinated, practical guidance.

If you serve seniors or adult children navigating these decisions, I would greatly appreciate you sharing the attached flyer with your clients or community.

Together, we can help families plan with clarity — not panic.

I’m excited to officially announce the launch of Silver Moves Living: Real Talk On Aging — a new, no-sales educational series created to support seniors and their families through honest conversations and practical guidance around aging.

Our first session is titled:
Aging Without Overwhelm: Where Do I Start?
East Columbia Library (Howard County)
Tuesday, February 10
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

This series was created to address the emotional, practical, and often overwhelming questions that come with aging — from housing decisions and family conversations to planning ahead before a crisis. The goal is simple: to help people feel educated, equipped, and empowered — not overwhelmed.
This launch session will be a moderated panel conversation featuring a Senior Care Consultant ,Rhonda Myles, ALM, CDP, and an Adult Child sharing lived experience, and myself as moderator.

The format is intentionally conversational, supportive, and educational.
If you work with seniors, adult children, caregivers, or families navigating aging-related decisions, I invite you to:
Join us
Share this event with clients or contacts who may benefit
Help spread the word about this community resource

Thank you to the many professionals and community partners who have already reached out to support this initiative. I look forward to continuing to collaborate as this series grows.

www.SilverMovesLiving.com

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We're excited to join the Coalition of Geriatric Services and connect with this incredible community of professionals dedicated to supporting seniors in Howard County.

Next Day Access of Columbia specializes in home accessibility solutions that help older adults age in place safely and independently. We provide stairlifts, wheelchair ramps, grab bars, bathroom modifications, and comprehensive home safety assessments - all designed to keep seniors secure and comfortable in the homes they love.

What makes our work different is that it's deeply personal. I spent eight years watching my father navigate life in a wheelchair due to a peripheral neuropathy disease, which taught me what families truly need during these challenging transitions. As a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), I'm committed to treating every client the way I would want my own father treated - with dignity, empathy, and genuine care.

We're based right here in Columbia, serving Howard, Baltimore, and Anne Arundel Counties. We pride ourselves on fast response times, free home assessments, and helping families understand their options and find the right mobility solutions - without the runaround, without the surprises, and without treating them like a transaction.

I look forward to collaborating with fellow COGS members, learning from this community, and being a trusted resource when your clients need accessibility solutions. Please don't hesitate to reach out - I'm always happy to discuss how we can support the seniors you serve.

September 18, 2025

Dear Community Partners,

Howard Community College (HCC) is seeking to expand its clinical partnerships with long-term care facilities to provide Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA\GNA) students with valuable hands-on learning experience. Our CNA program prepares students with the foundational skills and knowledge necessary to provide quality care, and clinical placements are a critical component of this training.

We would like to explore the opportunity to partner with your facility to host CNA students for their clinical rotations. Through this collaboration, students gain real-world experience under the guidance of your staff, while your residents and team benefit from the added support of motivated and well-prepared trainees.

We are committed to working closely with your team to ensure smooth scheduling, clear communication, and alignment with your facility’s standards of care.

If you are interested in discussing this partnership further, I would be happy to arrange a call or meeting at your convenience.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support the next generation of healthcare professionals while strengthening the connection between education and practice.

Sincerely,

Timothy Parker

Tparker3@howardcc.edu

Allied Health, Program Manager

Howard Community College 

Ready for some Halloween fun and cuteness? Join us for our Pet Parade at 11:30am on Thursday, October 30th at 5460 Ruth Keeton Way – Columbia 21044. We’ll have prizes for the most unique, funniest, and cutest pet costumes. To register, send your pet name, breed, and proof of up-to-date vaccination status to becky.donahue@wintergrowthinc.org.