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AARP Maryland Calls for Statewide Coordination on Vaccine Rollout

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A Focus on Long-Term Care Reform in Maryland

By Thomas Ferraro, DEC 1, 2020

AARP Maryland is advocating for legislation to require nursing homes to report infections, have adequate PPE and establish safety procedures for visits.

Have a loved one in long-term care? AARP wants to hear from you.

AARP is fighting to protect vulnerable seniors in nursing homes, assisted living, and other long-term care facilities from sickness, isolation, and neglect during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On Social Security’s 85th Anniversary, Survey Finds Nearly All Americans Recognize Its Importance

By Nancy Carr, AUG 14, 2020

Majority Believe it is More Important in Light of Pandemic

AARP Maryland Joins Calls to Extend Moratorium on Utility Cutoffs During COVID-19 Emergency

BALTIMORE (August 11, 2020) – AARP Maryland is joining a growing chorus of legislators and community leaders calling on the Maryland Public Service Commission to issue an emergency order protecting households from utility gas and electric disconnections during the COVID-19 emergency.

Maryland’s Prescription Drug Affordability Board Gets to Work

Guest blogger Catherine Kirk Robins is deputy director of the Maryland Citizens' Health Initiative.

AARP Maryland Celebrates Legislative Wins for 50+ Marylanders

BALTIMORE (March 18, 2020)—AARP Maryland is applauding the Maryland General Assembly for passing legislation strengthening the health and wellbeing of Marylanders aged 50-plus, even in the wake of their historic decision to end the session early due to the COVID-19 outbreak.