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What New Benefits are Available to Veterans Under the PACT Act?

In what is being described as one of the largest benefit expansions in the history of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the PACT Act will provide additional benefits and health services to more than 5 million Vietnam, Gulf War, post-9/11 eligible veterans.

Johns Hopkins Seeks Volunteer Companion Guides

MEMORI Corps research program provides companions for people living with dementia.

AARP Maryland Thanks Representatives Hoyer, Brown, Mfume, Raskin, Ruppersberger, Sarbanes and Trone for Historic Vote Toward Real Relief on Prescription Drug Pricing

Bill allows Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices and caps out-of-pocket spending on medications for seniors.

AARP Maryland Thanks Senators Cardin and Van Hollen For Historic Vote Toward Real Relief on Prescription Drug Pricing

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Encore Chorale for Older Adults Launches Fall Season at Sites Throughout Maryland

Encore is accepting registration now for its 15-week music programs that begin in September and culminate in a holiday concert. Virtual opportunities and memory loss programs are also available.

AARP Invests in Six Community-Based Projects Across Maryland as Part of a Nationwide Grant Program

Community Challenge grants support work in Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Montgomery and Cecil Counties.

AARP Maryland and Senators Cardin and Van Hollen Speak Out About Need for Lower Prescription Drug Prices

Four Million Americans, Including 79,943 Marylanders, Signed AARP Petition Calling on Congress to Rein in Drug Costs

AARP Maryland Applauds Historic Passage of Paid Family Leave

AARP Maryland officials cheered the House of Delegates and Senate’s decision to stand in support of family caregivers by voting to override Governor Hogan’s veto of SB 275, paid family leave legislation.