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AARP Maryland joins the nation in mourning the death of Congressman Elijah Cummings, who passed away on October 17 at the age of 68.

AARP breaks ground on fitness park Oct. 18.

Staff & Volunteers Join for Annual Day of Service in Ocean City

On September 10, 2019, 12 outstanding Marylanders from communities across the state are being honored for their volunteer service by AARP Maryland at the Dunes Manor in Ocean City, Md. We are also joined by dozens of other amazing AARP Maryland volunteers!

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Launches Age-Friendly Baltimore County

This article was writen by Darline Goyea, Strategic Communications & Outreach Specialist, for the Defense Health Agency.

The average victim of elder financial abuse loses upwards of $120,000. Recognizing financial abuse as the most common type of elder abuse, and accepting responsibility as a first-line defense, Maryland nonprofit financial counseling agency, CCCSMD and AARP Maryland are leading a statewide awareness campaign in partnership with Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh, the Maryland Department of Aging, the Maryland Department of Human Services and a Coalition of state agencies and community partners to “Protect Older Americans from Financial Exploitation” — declared PROTECT Week.

The following edition of Veterans Corner is written by AARP volunteer and Navy Veteran Brian Smith.

Nominate a community volunteer for AARP's 2019 Andrus Award! Named after AARP's founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, the Andrus Award honors outstanding individuals in every state who donate their time, skills and passion as a volunteer. Every year we gather at our annual Andrus Awards event and celebrate the dedication of Maryland's wonderful volunteers.

The following edition of Veterans Corner is written by AARP volunteer and Navy Veteran Brian Smith.