Commission on Aging

Who We Are

We are a 15-member volunteer advisory board to the Howard County Executive and the Department of Community Resources and Services 'Office on Aging and Independence. Individuals are appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council for three-year terms. The Commission represents various age and ethnic groups, diverse professional backgrounds, and different geographical areas of the county.

The Commission welcomes your input, feedback, questions, or concerns.

Group photo of nine of the Commission on Aging members with the words "Hold the vision, trust the process" behind them.

What We Do

Currently, families and households led by older adults make up more than 16% of our population, and this number will continue to grow. The County facilitates and supports our Commission on Aging to serve residents 50 years and older.

We seek input from our associates, relatives, friends, and neighbors regarding aging within the County and the State of Maryland.
We share information with, and make recommendations to, the Office on Aging and Independence and the County Executive concerning resources, services, and other matters related to the County’s older adult community.
We continue to work closely with Age-Friendly Howard County.

Commission on Aging members at East Columbia opening

Aging and Independence

The Office of Aging & Independence promotes the full inclusion of persons with disabilities, addresses the needs of an increasingly diverse cultural community, and supports the desires of our residents to remain independent as they grow older.

Age-Friendly Howard County

Age-Friendly Howard County seeks to create a livable community where everyone feels safe, welcomed, and engaged.

Commission Information

Commission Members

Kristen M. Aybar
Ronald Berk
Barbara Darley
Arthur C. Gold
Victoria Hathaway
Mathew Limsky
Renee F. Williams
Michael Willis

Meeting Schedule

We invite you to attend our next meeting on February 24, 2025, at 6:30 PM virtually via WebEx (link below). We usually meet every 4th Monday of each month (excluding August and November/December), except on County-approved holidays, then the 3rd Monday of that month.

As meeting dates, times, and locations are subject to change, please check the appropriate Meeting Agenda, below, to confirm. The 2025 tentative meeting schedule is as follows:

February 24, 2025, at 6:30 PM – via WebEx. Please visit this link.
March 24, 2025, at 6:30 PM – via WebEx
April 28, 2025, at 6:30 PM – via WebEx
May 26, 2025, at 6:30 PM – in person (Howard County Office on Aging and Independence)
June 23, 2025, at 6:30 PM – via WebEx
July 28, 2025, at 6:30 PM – via WebEx
*No August meeting
September 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM – in person (Howard County Office on Aging and Independence)
October 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM – via WebEx
*November/December meeting date, time, and location TBA