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  AARP Maryland Applauds Votes to Accept the Prescription Drug Affordability Board Recommendations for Upper Payment Limits

  Posted on 10/22/24

  Vote will make two widely-used medications more affordable for many Marylanders.

• 

  Tips for a Stunning Fall Garden

  Posted on 10/21/24

  How to keep your garden glowing with color through the fall.

• 

  How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Maryland

  Posted on 09/27/24

  Maryland residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s…

• 

  Relentless Gardner: Nutritional Deficiencies in House Plants

  Posted on 09/19/24

  Each type of nutrient deficiency shows up differently in houseplants. Here is a good list to follow:

• 

  NEW AARP Report: Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Maryland Seniors

  Posted on 08/28/24

  A new AARP report shows an estimated 66,282 Marylanders on Medicare prescription drug plans will see savings, thanks to…

• 

  An Easy Way to Make Every Trip Safer

  Posted on 08/21/24

  Learn more about AARP's free phone app for drivers.

• 

  New AARP Survey Reveals Nearly 80% of Older LGBTQ+ Adults Are Concerned About Having Support as They Age

  Posted on 08/21/24

  The survey asks older LGBTQ+ adults abouy health care access, discrimination, finances, caregiving, isolation…

• 

  Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Herbicides

  Posted on 08/15/24

  Learn how to control invasive weeds without caustic chemicals.

• 

  How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? This is where we can help.

  Posted on 08/06/24

  Feeling unclear about Medicare? This is where AARP can help. Join us for a free virtual seminar in your area for…

• 

  2024 Community Challenge Grantee: Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

  Posted on 07/09/24

  AARP grant will fund tools and training for community garden participants.

• 

  2024 Community Challenge Grantee: Surface Challenge

  Posted on 07/09/24

  The AARP grant will support the installation of senior and dementia-friendly exercise equipment in a Frederick park.

• 

  AARP Maryland Brain Health Program is a Hit

  Posted on 06/30/24

  “Brain Health with AARP Maryland" is an online interview series that began in 2021. The primary goal is to educate…

• 

  Companion Plants for the Vegetable Garden

  Posted on 06/25/24

  Learn which flowers and herbs can deter pests and attract pollinators to your garden.

• 

  How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? This is where we can help.

  Posted on 06/17/24

  Feeling unclear about Medicare? This is where AARP can help. Join us for a free virtual seminar in your area for…

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  How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? This is where we can help.

  Posted on 06/01/24

  Feeling unclear about Medicare? This is where AARP can help. Join us for a free virtual seminar in your area for…

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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-maryland-applauds-votes-to-accept-the-prescription-drug-affordability-board-recommendations-for-upper-payment-limits-md-2024-10-22.html">AARP Maryland Applauds Votes to Accept the Prescription Drug Affordability Board Recommendations for Upper Payment Limits</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/22/24</p>

		<div>Vote will make two widely-used medications more affordable for many Marylanders.</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/tips-for-a-stunning-fall-garden-md-2024-10-21.html">Tips for a Stunning Fall Garden</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/21/24</p>

		<div>How to keep your garden glowing with color through the fall.</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-maryland-md-2024-09-27.html">How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines  in Maryland</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/24</p>

		<div>Maryland residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s&#8230;</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/relentless-gardner-nutritional-deficiencies-in-house-plants-md-2024-09-19.html">Relentless Gardner: Nutritional Deficiencies in House Plants</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/19/24</p>

		<div>Each type of nutrient deficiency shows up differently in houseplants. Here is a good list to follow:</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/28/24</p>

		<div>A new AARP report shows an estimated 66,282 Marylanders on Medicare prescription drug plans will see savings, thanks to&#8230;</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/21/24</p>

		<div>Learn more about AARP's free phone app for drivers.</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/21/24</p>

		<div>The survey asks older LGBTQ+ adults abouy health care access, discrimination, finances, caregiving, isolation&#8230;</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/15/24</p>

		<div>Learn how to control invasive weeds without caustic chemicals.</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-08-06.html">How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? This is where we can help. </a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/06/24</p>

		<div>Feeling unclear about Medicare? This is where AARP can help. Join us for a free virtual seminar in your area for&#8230;</div>
	
</li>					<li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" 
	data-url="/news/2024-community-challenge-grantee-holy-cross-germantown-hospital-md-2024-07-09.html"
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/2024-community-challenge-grantee-holy-cross-germantown-hospital-md-2024-07-09.html">2024 Community Challenge Grantee:  Holy Cross Germantown Hospital</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/09/24</p>

		<div>AARP grant will fund tools and training for community garden participants.</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/2024-community-challenge-grantee-surface-challenge-md-2024-07-09.html">2024 Community Challenge Grantee: Surface Challenge</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/09/24</p>

		<div>The AARP grant will support the installation of senior and dementia-friendly exercise equipment in a Frederick park. </div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-maryland-brain-health-program-is-a-hit-md-2024-06-30.html">AARP Maryland Brain Health Program is a Hit</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/24</p>

		<div>“Brain Health with AARP Maryland" is an online interview series that began in 2021. The primary goal is to educate&#8230;</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/companion-plants-for-the-vegetable-garden-md-2024-06-25.html">Companion Plants for the Vegetable Garden</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/25/24</p>

		<div>Learn which flowers and herbs can deter pests and attract pollinators to your garden.</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-06-17.html">How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? This is where we can help. </a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/17/24</p>

		<div>Feeling unclear about Medicare? This is where AARP can help. Join us for a free virtual seminar in your area for&#8230;</div>
	
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		<div>Vote will make two widely-used medications more affordable for many Marylanders.</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/06/24</p>

		<div>Feeling unclear about Medicare? This is where AARP can help. Join us for a free virtual seminar in your area for&#8230;</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/22/24</p>

		<div>Vote will make two widely-used medications more affordable for many Marylanders.</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/21/24</p>

		<div>How to keep your garden glowing with color through the fall.</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/24</p>

		<div>Maryland residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s&#8230;</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/19/24</p>

		<div>Each type of nutrient deficiency shows up differently in houseplants. Here is a good list to follow:</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/28/24</p>

		<div>A new AARP report shows an estimated 66,282 Marylanders on Medicare prescription drug plans will see savings, thanks to&#8230;</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/21/24</p>

		<div>Learn more about AARP's free phone app for drivers.</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/21/24</p>

		<div>The survey asks older LGBTQ+ adults abouy health care access, discrimination, finances, caregiving, isolation&#8230;</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/ecofriendly-alternatives-to-herbicides-md-2024-08-15.html">Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Herbicides</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/15/24</p>

		<div>Learn how to control invasive weeds without caustic chemicals.</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-08-06.html">How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? This is where we can help. </a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/06/24</p>

		<div>Feeling unclear about Medicare? This is where AARP can help. Join us for a free virtual seminar in your area for&#8230;</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/2024-community-challenge-grantee-holy-cross-germantown-hospital-md-2024-07-09.html">2024 Community Challenge Grantee:  Holy Cross Germantown Hospital</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/09/24</p>

		<div>AARP grant will fund tools and training for community garden participants.</div>
	
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	data-url="/news/2024-community-challenge-grantee-surface-challenge-md-2024-07-09.html"
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/2024-community-challenge-grantee-surface-challenge-md-2024-07-09.html">2024 Community Challenge Grantee: Surface Challenge</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/09/24</p>

		<div>The AARP grant will support the installation of senior and dementia-friendly exercise equipment in a Frederick park. </div>
	
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	data-url="/news/aarp-maryland-brain-health-program-is-a-hit-md-2024-06-30.html"
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-maryland-brain-health-program-is-a-hit-md-2024-06-30.html">AARP Maryland Brain Health Program is a Hit</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/24</p>

		<div>“Brain Health with AARP Maryland" is an online interview series that began in 2021. The primary goal is to educate&#8230;</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-maryland-applauds-votes-to-accept-the-prescription-drug-affordability-board-recommendations-for-upper-payment-limits-md-2024-10-22.html">AARP Maryland Applauds Votes to Accept the Prescription Drug Affordability Board Recommendations for Upper Payment Limits</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/22/24</p>

		<div>Vote will make two widely-used medications more affordable for many Marylanders.</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/tips-for-a-stunning-fall-garden-md-2024-10-21.html">Tips for a Stunning Fall Garden</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/21/24</p>

		<div>How to keep your garden glowing with color through the fall.</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-maryland-md-2024-09-27.html">How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines  in Maryland</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/24</p>

		<div>Maryland residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s&#8230;</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/relentless-gardner-nutritional-deficiencies-in-house-plants-md-2024-09-19.html">Relentless Gardner: Nutritional Deficiencies in House Plants</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/19/24</p>

		<div>Each type of nutrient deficiency shows up differently in houseplants. Here is a good list to follow:</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/new-aarp-report-impact-of-historic-medicare-rx-outofpocket-spending-cap-on-maryland-seniors-md-2024-08-28.html">NEW AARP Report: Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Maryland Seniors</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/28/24</p>

		<div>A new AARP report shows an estimated 66,282 Marylanders on Medicare prescription drug plans will see savings, thanks to&#8230;</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/an-easy-way-to-make-every-trip-safer-md-2024-08-21.html">An Easy Way to Make Every Trip Safer</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/21/24</p>

		<div>Learn more about AARP's free phone app for drivers.</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/new-aarp-survey-reveals-nearly-80-of-older-lgbtq-adults-are-concerned-about-having-support-as-they-age-md-2024-08-21.html">New AARP Survey Reveals Nearly 80% of Older LGBTQ+ Adults Are Concerned About Having Support as They Age</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/21/24</p>

		<div>The survey asks older LGBTQ+ adults abouy health care access, discrimination, finances, caregiving, isolation&#8230;</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/ecofriendly-alternatives-to-herbicides-md-2024-08-15.html">Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Herbicides</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/15/24</p>

		<div>Learn how to control invasive weeds without caustic chemicals.</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-08-06.html">How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? This is where we can help. </a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/06/24</p>

		<div>Feeling unclear about Medicare? This is where AARP can help. Join us for a free virtual seminar in your area for&#8230;</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/2024-community-challenge-grantee-holy-cross-germantown-hospital-md-2024-07-09.html">2024 Community Challenge Grantee:  Holy Cross Germantown Hospital</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/09/24</p>

		<div>AARP grant will fund tools and training for community garden participants.</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/2024-community-challenge-grantee-surface-challenge-md-2024-07-09.html">2024 Community Challenge Grantee: Surface Challenge</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/09/24</p>

		<div>The AARP grant will support the installation of senior and dementia-friendly exercise equipment in a Frederick park. </div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-maryland-brain-health-program-is-a-hit-md-2024-06-30.html">AARP Maryland Brain Health Program is a Hit</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/24</p>

		<div>“Brain Health with AARP Maryland" is an online interview series that began in 2021. The primary goal is to educate&#8230;</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/companion-plants-for-the-vegetable-garden-md-2024-06-25.html">Companion Plants for the Vegetable Garden</a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/25/24</p>

		<div>Learn which flowers and herbs can deter pests and attract pollinators to your garden.</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-06-17.html">How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? This is where we can help. </a></h3>

	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/17/24</p>

		<div>Feeling unclear about Medicare? This is where AARP can help. Join us for a free virtual seminar in your area for&#8230;</div>
	
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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/01/24</p>

		<div>Feeling unclear about Medicare? This is where AARP can help. Join us for a free virtual seminar in your area for&#8230;</div>
	
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