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April 2018 update: An Executive Director & CEO has now been appointed to lead Maryland's Work & Save retirement savings program! More details below.

Earlier this year, we surveyed our AARP Advocates with a brief, two-question survey asking for their opinion as we continue through an important election year in 2018. We received more than 3,400 responses, and want to share the results with you!

This resource page will be continually updated with the latest information and resource links that Maryland's more than 771,000 family caregivers should know about as they practice their labor of love. Last updated October 2018. En Español

AARP MARYLAND AND THE MARYLAND COMMISSION ON CAREGIVING

If you are raising a grandchild or another relative’s child, you are not alone. Millions of grandparents and other relatives are raising children. AARP has a wonderful Guide for GrandFamilies that can help you find your way with tips, tools and resources to the services and support you need to take care of yourself and your family. For additional help we’ve compiled a list of additional and some local resources.

By Thomas Ferraro

By Thomas Ferraro

By Thomas Ferraro

It should be no surprise that AARP is actively involved in the fight against dementia-related illnesses. A new opportunity to fight these diseases is now available here in Maryland.

Discover the "power of age" at the annual Baltimore County Department of Aging's (BCDA) Power of Age Expo (formerly called the Boomer/Senior Expo) on October 26-27 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium.