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AARP Maryland State President Jim Campbell published the following letter to the editor in the June 25 edition of the Capital Gazette newspaper, addressing shortcomings in Social Security Administration operations:

Join us at 11:00 a.m. on June 12 as we launch PROTECT Week

Learn how to spot, stop and report elder financial abuse. PROTECT Week, Monday, June 10 to Monday 17, 2024, is the perfect time to remember seniors are vulnerable to financial abuse by loved ones and strangers. Beginning Monday, June 10 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.

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.

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.

The measure would incentivize expansion in underserved communities.

Governor Wes Moore has tapped Keswick CEO Carmel Roques to head the state's deparment of aging.

Report underscores the importance of knowing how to spot a scam this holiday season.

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.