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    <title>The County - Episodes Tagged with “Aging”</title>
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  <title>Spotlight on Caregiving</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>We explore the collaboration between Baltimore County's Department of Aging and the Baltimore County Public Library this spring to support caregivers</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>The Baltimore County population is aging, and becoming a caregiver can be overwhelming and isolating for many. The Baltimore County Public Library has received  a $40,000 grant and is working with the Baltimore County Department of Aging on a series of programs and providing resources to better support a caregiver’s journey.  Special Guests: Heang Tan and Julie Brophy.
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  <title>Supporting Our Seniors</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>During our interview with Baltimore County Dept. of Aging Director Tan, we discuss upcoming programs and initiatives targeted toward seniors in our community</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>September is both Healthy Aging Month and National Senior Center Month highlighting the importance of staying healthy and engaged as we grow older. The Baltimore County Department of Aging is inviting everyone to participate in No Senior Eats Alone Day on Thursday, September 11,2025 or any day of their choosing during the week of September 7 through 13. The goal is to help make older adults feel valued and connected, establish better eating habits, and improve nutrition and health. They are also working to draw attention to the impact of social isolation for many seniors. We also discuss some of the other new programs the Dept. of Aging is working on. Special Guest: Heang Tan.
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