Ryan Basen

“Brain Health with AARP Maryland" is an online interview series that began in 2021. The primary goal is to educate older Marylanders about mental, physical and emotional well-being and share effective strategies for dealing with everything from loneliness to a lackluster love life.

A new study at Johns Hopkins Medicine aims to determine whether providing companionship and personalized activities in a virtual setting can help improve the health and wellbeing of people living with dementia and their caregivers.

Five utility companies in the state have requested rate increases, saying they're needed to improve infrastructure, cover operating and maintenance costs, and comply with new state clean energy mandates. But consumer advocates argue the rate increases would hurt residents, especially older adults.