AARP Maryland

Annual Award Recognizes Those Who Make a Powerful Difference in their Community

Fraudsters are offering older people purported miracle cures, preventive drugs and vaccine appointments—for a fee. These scams exploit potential victims’ anxiety about having to wait for a vaccination. The past year has heightened people’s isolation and made them more susceptible to such pitches.

At this time all in-person events through 9/01/21 have been canceled. While convening events such as these are a core part of our mission, we have changed our approach in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Please see below for our engaging array of virtual programs to keep you entertained and informed.

Don't just toss your sensitive documents...shred 'em for free with AARP! We also have a wealth of valuable information at our AARP Fraud Watch Network workshops about how to stay savvy to the latest scams out there and how to keep yourself and loved ones safe. Our shreds and workshops (often combined) are must-attend events that you don't want to miss! When it comes to our shredding events, please remember: no businesses please, and make sure to remove all plastic and metal clips from documents to be shredded.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

ANNAPOLIS (April 9, 2021) -- The General Assembly took significant steps late yesterday to protect low-income Marylanders’ utility bills, while also maximizing state funds, with the passage of SB31/HB397.  The legislation ensures that deregulated electricity and natural gas prices offered to families on energy assistance meet, or beat, regulated utility rates.  

April is National Volunteer Month and we could not accomplish all we do for Marylanders aged 50 plus and their families, including our members, with out our dedicated corps of volunteers. Our volunteers have stepped up mightily over the past year as we converted our programming online and helped us to continue serving the our community.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect us all, and scammers continue to do all they can to take advantage of it.

NEW! Free Financial Workbook for Veteran & Military Caregivers

AARP’s commitment to educating and advocating for people over 50 started with the National Retired Teachers Association (NRTA), which represents the interests of educators 50 and older. The organization has a national network of nearly a million retired educators and school personnel.