AARP advocates on policy issues that matter most to Maryland residents age 50 and over and their families. In our state legislative advocacy efforts, we rely on our hundreds of volunteers and more than 800,000 members across Maryland.
Patients in Maryland hospitals spent a median time of 247 minutes in the ER before leaving. AARP will work with a coalition of other groups on legislative steps to address the problem.
Guest blogger Monte Ephraim is Manager of Behavioral Health Services and LGBT Older Adult Programming at The LGBT Health Resource Center of Chase Brexton Health Care in Baltimore, Md.
AARP Maryland, working with state government and consumer advocates, is promoting Protect Week, starting Monday, June 15, to raise awareness about fraud, and provide resources to prevent scams.
AARP is providing information and resources about COVID-19 to help older Marylanders, and their families protect themselves from the virus and prevent it from spreading to others.
Because every caregiver’s journey is unique, on good days and in challenging times, AARP and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation have teamed up again to offer strategies to help military and veteran caregivers tackle some of the most critical issues they’re facing as a result of COVID-19. We recognize that many in the caregiving community may be at elevated risk for the virus and encourage everyone to take all recommended precautions to avoid any risks or complications.
Guest blogger Tracey E. Lankford, senior operations associate for AARP Maryland, shares how she manages stress while teleworking, caring for her family and pursuing her graduate degree.
AARP will host a live Coronavirus Information Tele-Town Hall every Thursday at 12 p.m. (CST). Experts at this week’s live Q&A event will address your questions related to protecting yourself and loved ones from the virus, staying healthy and reducing social isolation.