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AARP Maryland Advocacy Update (Sine Die Edition!)

For 90 days, beginning January 8, AARP Maryland volunteers converged upon the State House to advocate on behalf of older Marylanders. Read on to see all that we have accomplished!

AARP Maryland Responds to BGE Rate Increases

Recent utility rate hikes untenable for Marylanders on fixed incomes.

AARP Maryland Announces Grant Opportunity for Quick-Action Community Improvement Projects

Community Challenge Grant program accepting applications through March 5.

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AARP Maryland Calls for Stronger State Oversight of Adult Living Facilities as New Charges of Abuse are Brought

Major changes are needed in regulations to ensure seniors are safe and able to live with dignity.

Reading and Connecting with an AARP Book Club

By AARP Bulletin, APR 1, 2024

In the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, AARP Maryland volunteer Mary Angela Baker wanted to connect people who were feeling isolated. Her solution: a quarterly virtual book club featuring Maryland-related books.

Five Myths About Social Security

Here are facts behind five of the most stubborn Social Security myths.

Don't Let Scammers Derail Your Spring Break Travel

For everyone looking for a great spring break deal, there is a scammer out there looking to pounce.

Pull the Plug on Unfair Retail Energy Practices

AARP Maryland is fighting back against unfair retail energy practices.

AARP Maryland Volunteers Bring Concerns to Annapolis: Lobby Day to Focus on Marylanders Aged 50-Plus

ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 4, 2024)— A red tide of AARP Maryland members will converge on Annapolis this Thursday, March 7, for the organization’s annual lobby day to connect with lawmakers and raise awareness of issues of importance to Marylanders aged 50 and over, including prescription drug affordability, support for family caregivers, long-term care oversight, consumer protections, affordable gas and electric and retiree tax relief.

Johns Hopkins Study Focuses on Individuals With Dementia, Caregivers

By Ryan Basen, MAR 1, 2024

A new study at Johns Hopkins Medicine aims to determine whether providing companionship and personalized activities in a virtual setting can help improve the health and wellbeing of people living with dementia and their caregivers.

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Join the AARP Maryland Virtual Book Club

AARP Maryland's Virtual Book Club is a volunteer-led series where we explore contemporary issues in the 50+ community through the lens of literature. The book club meets bimonthly online.