News and Information
2026 News and Information
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News and Information
- 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
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