News and Information
2026 News and Information
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News and Information
- Baltimore Jewish Times: Maryland Jewish Community Secures Legislative Successes (05/12/26)
- ABC/WMDT: Gov. Wes Moore Designates May 2026 as Older Marylanders Month (05/08/26)
- West Health's Multisector Plan for Aging: New Issue Brief Released: Data in Action (05/07/2026)
- MarylandReporter.com: State Roundup: Maryland codifies 10-year plan for aging population (05/06/26)
- Southern Chronicle: New Law Strengthens Services for Maryland Seniors (05/06/26)
- Washington Jewish Week: Senior Resources: A Roadmap for Those Aging Solo (05/05/26)
- Conduit Street: MD Codifies Long-Term Aging Strategy Through Longevity Ready Act (05/06/26)
- Islands Blog: Forget Florida, Retire To This East Coast Escape With Beautiful Beaches, Mild Winters, And Healthy Living (05/05/26)
- WYPR 88.1FM: Maryland codifies a ten-year longevity plan for its increasing aging population (05/04/26)
- NASHP: How States Are Implementing the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers (04/21/26)
- IndyStar: Maryland Officials & Non-Profits Unite to Combat Elder Financial Abuse as Fraud Survivor Shares Her Story (04/20/26)
- Milken Institute: Stories from the Field - Carmel Roques (04/20/26)
- McKnights Senior Living: New law could boost affordable assisted living, boot unlicensed operators, bolster workforce (04/17/26)
- Multisector Plan for Aging Newsletter: Longevity Ready Maryland Act! (04/15/26)
- The National Law Review: AARP Maryland Celebrates Successful 2026 Session: Longevity Ready Maryland, Fraud Protections, Support for Caregivers Among Wins for Older Marylanders (04/14/2026)
- National Today: AARP Maryland Celebrates Successful 2026 Legislative Session (04/14/26)
- The Baltimore Sun: Is Maryland ready for the aging boom? Lawmakers push major senior care reforms - Aging in place a priority amid slate of bills (02/26/26)
- SmartBrief: State programs put spotlight on caring for caregivers (02/19/26)
- Positive Aging Community: Maryland Unveils Groundbreaking Memory Care Checklist to Support Family Caregivers (02/08/26)
- Time of Your Life Digest: Maryland's Aging Secretary explains how the State is planning for healthier lives (Feb-March 2026) - PDF
- Conduit Street: MD Department of Aging Announces New Memory Care Resource (1/29/26)
- Lifespan Network News: Maryland Department of Aging Partners with Maryland Information Network and Johns Hopkins University to Launch an Innovative Memory Care Resource to Empower Family Caregivers (01/29/26)
- CBS News: Maryland seniors urged to prepare now for dangerous snow conditions (01/25/26)
- The Elm: Exciting News for Family Caregivers - Maryland is launching an innovative new resource for families impacted by dementia (01/23/26)
- NASHP Webinar: How States Are Implementing the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers (1/13/26)
Important announcements from the Maryland Department of Aging
- Governor Wes Moore Designates May 2026 as Older Marylanders Month May 2026
- Maryland Marks New Era for Aging with the Passage of the Longevity Ready Maryland Act April 2026
- Maryland Department of Aging Partners with Maryland Information Network and Johns Hopkins University to Launch an Innovative Memory Care Resource to Empower Family Caregivers January 2026
Progress made in paving the way for a Longevity Ready Maryland.
News and information from the Maryland Department of Aging.
- 1st Quarter News March 2026