MAC's advocacy services are designed to promote and protect the rights of our older persons through a variety of resources. 

These programs include Senior Information & Assistance Program, Long Term Care Advocacy, Senior Health Insurance Counseling Program, Relatives As Parents Program, Guardianship and Legal Services.
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As mandated by the Older Americans Act, as amended, MAC contracts with Advancing Human Rights and Justice for All, (Maryland Legal Aid) to provide legal services for older persons. Areas of concern include income maintenance; protective services; guardianship; housing; individual rights; and other areas of concern to the target population. Unfortunately, funding for this program is very limited. If you think you may need legal assistance please contact your Senior Information and Assistance for help.
For questions concerning the legal rights of nursing home residents, please contact:Donna Blackwell,  410-742-0505 ext.137, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 to 4:30.

_The Tax Aid Program is sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons, in association with MAC in response to the need for free assistance to the elderly in filling out their income tax returns. Skilled volunteers help older persons who cannot complete their returns or wish to learn how to fill them out. This assistance also helps ensure that elderly taxpayers are aware of tax provisions under which Congress meant them to receive special benefits, such as those governing pensions, the sale of home, and tax credit for the elderly and disabled. Assistance is offered during tax season (January thru April) each year at various sites.  For more information call 410-742-0505.