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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design"> <div class="ar-listing"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Baltimore Metro Healthy Living News</h2> </header> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="0" data-url="/news/maryland-green-lights-plan-to-cap-costs-for-certain-prescription-drugs-md-2024-11-13.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/15fe925/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1019x655+121+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F71%2F91%2F508dee8a4c89bdb5d35cac98bf19%2F1140-gettyimages-1422709915.jpg" alt="Maryland Green Lights Plan to Cap Costs for Certain Prescription Drugs"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/maryland-green-lights-plan-to-cap-costs-for-certain-prescription-drugs-md-2024-11-13.html">Maryland Green Lights Plan to Cap Costs for Certain Prescription Drugs</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 11/13/24</p> <div>AARP fought for approval and continues to push for more</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/aarp-maryland-applauds-votes-to-accept-the-prescription-drug-affordability-board-recommendations-for-upper-payment-limits-md-2024-10-22.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/13fee86/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x386+0+107/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F40%2F8e%2Fc2ad22e2ea9823168e2724659e51%2Frx-drugs-6.jpg" alt="AARP Maryland Applauds Votes to Accept the Prescription Drug Affordability Board Recommendations for Upper Payment Limits"> </div> </div> <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> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/tips-for-a-stunning-fall-garden-md-2024-10-21.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f15b130/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x514+0+19/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2c%2Fc5%2F232c16f747898fa0c31b930e5547%2Fgettyimages-878852070.jpg" alt="Tips for a Stunning Fall Garden"> </div> </div> <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> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-maryland-md-2024-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6e5e1ea/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4399x2828+0+274/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcb%2Ff8%2Ff0a1c6204390bec1327ae899c2bb%2Fgettyimages-1230444218.jpg" alt="How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Maryland"> </div> </div> <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…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/relentless-gardner-nutritional-deficiencies-in-house-plants-md-2024-09-19.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/863d43a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x514+0+9/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F3b%2F24%2F6cdc11cb4ba6a3b628388efe7221%2Fgettyimages-1350903979.jpg" alt="Relentless Gardner: Nutritional Deficiencies in House Plants"> </div> </div> <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> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/new-aarp-report-impact-of-historic-medicare-rx-outofpocket-spending-cap-on-maryland-seniors-md-2024-08-28.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/614ac1f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4156x2672+0+56/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fec%2F2d%2F0c812d0d33edc84f8463d5f9c258%2Fistock-76653533-large.jpg" alt="NEW AARP Report: Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Maryland Seniors"> </div> </div> <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…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/an-easy-way-to-make-every-trip-safer-md-2024-08-21.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3db49ca/2147483647/strip/true/crop/8400x5400+0+100/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc3%2Fa7%2F7a5116a1dfc024802e385bc029a6%2Fgettyimages-612649316-driver-safety-rural-jpg.jpg" alt="An Easy Way to Make Every Trip Safer"> </div> </div> <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> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/new-aarp-survey-reveals-nearly-80-of-older-lgbtq-adults-are-concerned-about-having-support-as-they-age-md-2024-08-21.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e84f926/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6720x4320+0+80/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Faa%2F60%2Fcd3cc95cc532380db86f05f691bb%2Fgettyimages-612731214.jpg" alt="New AARP Survey Reveals Nearly 80% of Older LGBTQ+ Adults Are Concerned About Having Support as They Age"> </div> </div> <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…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/ecofriendly-alternatives-to-herbicides-md-2024-08-15.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/11d7eb1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5163x3319+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa9%2Fb5%2Fc9100269466b98d148621126927b%2Fgettyimages-975379542.jpg" alt="Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Herbicides"> </div> </div> <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> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-08-06.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f58597c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1050x675+0+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Faa%2Fe5%2F3a39600c4c32bc19e1cfbb470119%2Fmedicare-virtual-seminar-twitter-1200x675.jpg" alt="How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? This is where we can help. "> </div> </div> <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…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/2024-community-challenge-grantee-holy-cross-germantown-hospital-md-2024-07-09.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a4ca976/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5130x3298+0+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5d%2F41%2F01b962c04b1c8d0bdf673fbdd053%2Fgettyimages-519888777.jpg" alt="2024 Community Challenge Grantee: Holy Cross Germantown Hospital"> </div> </div> <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> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/2024-community-challenge-grantee-surface-challenge-md-2024-07-09.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/60f7d62/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5616x3610+0+67/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb2%2F53%2F18438eb4440195f54426dda4fc84%2Fgettyimages-171149446.jpg" alt="2024 Community Challenge Grantee: Surface Challenge"> </div> </div> <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> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="12" data-url="/news/aarp-maryland-brain-health-program-is-a-hit-md-2024-06-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5a912a3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5008x3219+0+199/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F25%2Fad%2F9fe660524eedb876b0a5a00cc92e%2Faugust-session-photo.jpg" alt="AARP Maryland Brain Health Program is a Hit"> </div> </div> <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…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="13" data-url="/news/companion-plants-for-the-vegetable-garden-md-2024-06-25.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/88d156a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1246x801+0+21/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fef%2F65%2F9bf734e821cb18938790b8643fcc%2Fistock-491837928.jpg" alt="Companion Plants for the Vegetable Garden"> </div> </div> <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> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="14" data-url="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-06-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f58597c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1050x675+0+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Faa%2Fe5%2F3a39600c4c32bc19e1cfbb470119%2Fmedicare-virtual-seminar-twitter-1200x675.jpg" alt="How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? 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src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/15fe925/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1019x655+121+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F71%2F91%2F508dee8a4c89bdb5d35cac98bf19%2F1140-gettyimages-1422709915.jpg" alt="Maryland Green Lights Plan to Cap Costs for Certain Prescription Drugs"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/maryland-green-lights-plan-to-cap-costs-for-certain-prescription-drugs-md-2024-11-13.html">Maryland Green Lights Plan to Cap Costs for Certain Prescription Drugs</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 11/13/24</p> <div>AARP fought for approval and continues to push for more</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/aarp-maryland-applauds-votes-to-accept-the-prescription-drug-affordability-board-recommendations-for-upper-payment-limits-md-2024-10-22.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div 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Here is a good list to follow:</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/new-aarp-report-impact-of-historic-medicare-rx-outofpocket-spending-cap-on-maryland-seniors-md-2024-08-28.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/614ac1f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4156x2672+0+56/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fec%2F2d%2F0c812d0d33edc84f8463d5f9c258%2Fistock-76653533-large.jpg" alt="NEW AARP Report: Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Maryland Seniors"> </div> </div> <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…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/an-easy-way-to-make-every-trip-safer-md-2024-08-21.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3db49ca/2147483647/strip/true/crop/8400x5400+0+100/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc3%2Fa7%2F7a5116a1dfc024802e385bc029a6%2Fgettyimages-612649316-driver-safety-rural-jpg.jpg" alt="An Easy Way to Make Every Trip Safer"> </div> </div> <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> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/new-aarp-survey-reveals-nearly-80-of-older-lgbtq-adults-are-concerned-about-having-support-as-they-age-md-2024-08-21.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e84f926/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6720x4320+0+80/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Faa%2F60%2Fcd3cc95cc532380db86f05f691bb%2Fgettyimages-612731214.jpg" alt="New AARP Survey Reveals Nearly 80% of Older LGBTQ+ Adults Are Concerned About Having Support as They Age"> </div> </div> <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…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/ecofriendly-alternatives-to-herbicides-md-2024-08-15.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/11d7eb1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5163x3319+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa9%2Fb5%2Fc9100269466b98d148621126927b%2Fgettyimages-975379542.jpg" alt="Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Herbicides"> </div> </div> <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> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-08-06.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f58597c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1050x675+0+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Faa%2Fe5%2F3a39600c4c32bc19e1cfbb470119%2Fmedicare-virtual-seminar-twitter-1200x675.jpg" alt="How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? 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The primary goal is to educate…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="13" data-url="/news/companion-plants-for-the-vegetable-garden-md-2024-06-25.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/88d156a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1246x801+0+21/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fef%2F65%2F9bf734e821cb18938790b8643fcc%2Fistock-491837928.jpg" alt="Companion Plants for the Vegetable Garden"> </div> </div> <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> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="14" data-url="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-06-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f58597c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1050x675+0+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Faa%2Fe5%2F3a39600c4c32bc19e1cfbb470119%2Fmedicare-virtual-seminar-twitter-1200x675.jpg" alt="How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? 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card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/tips-for-a-stunning-fall-garden-md-2024-10-21.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f15b130/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x514+0+19/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2c%2Fc5%2F232c16f747898fa0c31b930e5547%2Fgettyimages-878852070.jpg" alt="Tips for a Stunning Fall Garden"> </div> </div> <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> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-maryland-md-2024-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6e5e1ea/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4399x2828+0+274/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcb%2Ff8%2Ff0a1c6204390bec1327ae899c2bb%2Fgettyimages-1230444218.jpg" alt="How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Maryland"> </div> </div> <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. 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Here is a good list to follow:</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/new-aarp-report-impact-of-historic-medicare-rx-outofpocket-spending-cap-on-maryland-seniors-md-2024-08-28.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/614ac1f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4156x2672+0+56/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fec%2F2d%2F0c812d0d33edc84f8463d5f9c258%2Fistock-76653533-large.jpg" alt="NEW AARP Report: Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Maryland Seniors"> </div> </div> <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…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/an-easy-way-to-make-every-trip-safer-md-2024-08-21.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3db49ca/2147483647/strip/true/crop/8400x5400+0+100/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc3%2Fa7%2F7a5116a1dfc024802e385bc029a6%2Fgettyimages-612649316-driver-safety-rural-jpg.jpg" alt="An Easy Way to Make Every Trip Safer"> </div> </div> <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> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/new-aarp-survey-reveals-nearly-80-of-older-lgbtq-adults-are-concerned-about-having-support-as-they-age-md-2024-08-21.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e84f926/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6720x4320+0+80/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Faa%2F60%2Fcd3cc95cc532380db86f05f691bb%2Fgettyimages-612731214.jpg" alt="New AARP Survey Reveals Nearly 80% of Older LGBTQ+ Adults Are Concerned About Having Support as They Age"> </div> </div> <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…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/ecofriendly-alternatives-to-herbicides-md-2024-08-15.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/11d7eb1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5163x3319+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa9%2Fb5%2Fc9100269466b98d148621126927b%2Fgettyimages-975379542.jpg" alt="Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Herbicides"> </div> </div> <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> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-08-06.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f58597c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1050x675+0+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Faa%2Fe5%2F3a39600c4c32bc19e1cfbb470119%2Fmedicare-virtual-seminar-twitter-1200x675.jpg" alt="How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? 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Here’s…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/relentless-gardner-nutritional-deficiencies-in-house-plants-md-2024-09-19.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/863d43a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x514+0+9/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F3b%2F24%2F6cdc11cb4ba6a3b628388efe7221%2Fgettyimages-1350903979.jpg" alt="Relentless Gardner: Nutritional Deficiencies in House Plants"> </div> </div> <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. 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data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-maryland-md-2024-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6e5e1ea/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4399x2828+0+274/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcb%2Ff8%2Ff0a1c6204390bec1327ae899c2bb%2Fgettyimages-1230444218.jpg" alt="How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Maryland"> </div> </div> <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. 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Here is a good list to follow:</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/new-aarp-report-impact-of-historic-medicare-rx-outofpocket-spending-cap-on-maryland-seniors-md-2024-08-28.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/614ac1f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4156x2672+0+56/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fec%2F2d%2F0c812d0d33edc84f8463d5f9c258%2Fistock-76653533-large.jpg" alt="NEW AARP Report: Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Maryland Seniors"> </div> </div> <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…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/an-easy-way-to-make-every-trip-safer-md-2024-08-21.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3db49ca/2147483647/strip/true/crop/8400x5400+0+100/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc3%2Fa7%2F7a5116a1dfc024802e385bc029a6%2Fgettyimages-612649316-driver-safety-rural-jpg.jpg" alt="An Easy Way to Make Every Trip Safer"> </div> </div> <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> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/new-aarp-survey-reveals-nearly-80-of-older-lgbtq-adults-are-concerned-about-having-support-as-they-age-md-2024-08-21.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e84f926/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6720x4320+0+80/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Faa%2F60%2Fcd3cc95cc532380db86f05f691bb%2Fgettyimages-612731214.jpg" alt="New AARP Survey Reveals Nearly 80% of Older LGBTQ+ Adults Are Concerned About Having Support as They Age"> </div> </div> <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…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/ecofriendly-alternatives-to-herbicides-md-2024-08-15.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/11d7eb1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5163x3319+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa9%2Fb5%2Fc9100269466b98d148621126927b%2Fgettyimages-975379542.jpg" alt="Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Herbicides"> </div> </div> <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> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-08-06.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f58597c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1050x675+0+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Faa%2Fe5%2F3a39600c4c32bc19e1cfbb470119%2Fmedicare-virtual-seminar-twitter-1200x675.jpg" alt="How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? 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This is where we can help. "> </div> </div> <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. 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data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-maryland-md-2024-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6e5e1ea/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4399x2828+0+274/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcb%2Ff8%2Ff0a1c6204390bec1327ae899c2bb%2Fgettyimages-1230444218.jpg" alt="How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Maryland"> </div> </div> <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. 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Here is a good list to follow:</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/new-aarp-report-impact-of-historic-medicare-rx-outofpocket-spending-cap-on-maryland-seniors-md-2024-08-28.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/614ac1f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4156x2672+0+56/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fec%2F2d%2F0c812d0d33edc84f8463d5f9c258%2Fistock-76653533-large.jpg" alt="NEW AARP Report: Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Maryland Seniors"> </div> </div> <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…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/an-easy-way-to-make-every-trip-safer-md-2024-08-21.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3db49ca/2147483647/strip/true/crop/8400x5400+0+100/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc3%2Fa7%2F7a5116a1dfc024802e385bc029a6%2Fgettyimages-612649316-driver-safety-rural-jpg.jpg" alt="An Easy Way to Make Every Trip Safer"> </div> </div> <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> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/new-aarp-survey-reveals-nearly-80-of-older-lgbtq-adults-are-concerned-about-having-support-as-they-age-md-2024-08-21.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e84f926/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6720x4320+0+80/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Faa%2F60%2Fcd3cc95cc532380db86f05f691bb%2Fgettyimages-612731214.jpg" alt="New AARP Survey Reveals Nearly 80% of Older LGBTQ+ Adults Are Concerned About Having Support as They Age"> </div> </div> <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…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/ecofriendly-alternatives-to-herbicides-md-2024-08-15.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/11d7eb1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5163x3319+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa9%2Fb5%2Fc9100269466b98d148621126927b%2Fgettyimages-975379542.jpg" alt="Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Herbicides"> </div> </div> <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> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-08-06.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f58597c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1050x675+0+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Faa%2Fe5%2F3a39600c4c32bc19e1cfbb470119%2Fmedicare-virtual-seminar-twitter-1200x675.jpg" alt="How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? 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Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET
New Carrollton Branch Library, PGCMLS
New Carrollton, MD
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Rockville, MD
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This is where we can help. "> </div> </div> <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. 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This is where we can help. "> </div> </div> <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. 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This is where we can help. "> </div> </div> <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. 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This is where we can help. "> </div> </div> <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. 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