Aging in Place in Easton MD

Are you an aging adult looking for ways to stay active in Easton?

We know how important it is to stay connected with your community. That’s why we aim to be a resource for you, whether you are looking for in-home care or still exploring options. Whether you’re moving to Easton to retire or are currently residing here, we’d like to provide you with some local resources to help support you.

Retiring in Easton

Easton is a great place to age at home. Due to its quiet, suburban lifestyle and plenty of space to enjoy nature. Seniors retiring here get the benefit of mixing small-town with coastal-town living. Located within driving distance to both Baltimore and Washington, DC, there are many health facilities and hospitals not too far away.

Other benefits of retiring in Maryland include no taxes on social security, pension exclusions, a high minimum on estate tax, no inheritance tax for spouses or children, and a low sales tax rate of 5.75%.

Senior Centers in Talbot County

Upper Shore Aging supports several senior centers in and around the Eastern Shore. These centers offer a variety of services and programs, including exercise classes, arts & crafts, music therapy, health presentations, nutrition courses, entertainment such as Bingo, day trips, blood pressure screenings, and legal assistance.

Brookletts Place

Located in Easton, “Brookletts Place is a center for seniors to gather and socialize with each other.” They provide community engagement to individuals 60 or older. Self-described as the prime location in Talbot for senior community engagement. Since it is run by a non-profit organization, Upper Shore Aging, there is no fee to become a member.

Typical classes/programs/workshops you might find on any given week here include:

• Card playing
• Knitting
• Arts & crafts
• Mahjong
• Art classes
• Live music
• Blood pressure screenings
• Computer courses
• Poetry classes

Bay Hundred Senior Center

The Bay Hundred Senior Center is co-located inside the Perkins Family YMCA. Senior-specific courses offered include arts enrichment, educational seminars, and access to legal services.

Membership in the YMCA is not needed to participate in senior center programs. That being said, being a member at the Y permits access to several amenities such as a 3-lane lap pool, group exercise studios, multipurpose room, wellness center, and sauna.

Other Resources for Seniors in Talbot County

• Maryland Department of Aging
• Senior Call Check Program Information
• Senior Supply Drive
• Upper Shore Aging
• St. Michaels Community Center
• Talbot County Commission on Aging
• Shore Legal Access

Griswold

If you’re interested in checking out one of these local senior centers, we can help! At Griswold Home Care for Lower Eastern Shore, we can provide a Caregiver who can drive and visit with you. Through our Companionship Care, one of our Caregivers would accompany you or your loved one for a few hours a week or even 24/7.

Need more details? Let us know by giving us a call. We can help you understand your care options, and if care is right for you, we’ll put together a personalized care plan. Then, we can typically have a Caregiver to your home within 24 hours.