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Join us at 11:00 a.m. on June 12 as we launch PROTECT Week
Protect Week
Learn how to spot, stop and report elder financial abuse. PROTECT Week, June 12-16, is the perfect time to remember seniors are vulnerable to financial abuse by loved ones and strangers. Beginning June 12 we will be streaming a series of FREE workshops, webinars, interviews and tele-town halls with leading experts on elder financial abuse on our Facebook and YouTube channels.
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Complaints about abuse and neglect in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities, should always be promptly investigated and, if applicable, prosecuted.
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The unpaid care provided by the 760,000 caregivers in Maryland is valued at $12.5 billion, according to new state data available in AARP’s latest report in the Valuing the Invaluable series. This is a $2.9 billion increase in unpaid contributions since the last report was released in 2019. The report highlights the growing scope and complexity of family caregiving and highlights actions needed to address the many challenges of caring for parents, spouses, and other loved ones.
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The measure would incentivize expansion in underserved communities.
AARP will be fighting for 50+ Marylanders in Annapolis in 2018
Governor Wes Moore has tapped Keswick CEO Carmel Roques to head the state's deparment of aging.
Beware of holiday scams!
Report underscores the importance of knowing how to spot a scam this holiday season.
Andrus Award
AARP Maryland is honoring exceptional Marylanders aged 50-plus for their volunteerism and commitment to service. The awards were presented at a formal celebration October 17.
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AARP Maryland is welcoming Calvert County, Maryland as the latest member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities.
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Bill allows Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices and caps out-of-pocket spending on medications for seniors.
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