May is Older Americans Month!
May 4, 2022
Maryland has over 1.3 million residents age 60 or older, who account for 22.6% of our total population based on 2020 data from the Maryland Department of Planning. Older Marylanders are a key source of our state’s strength, drawing on lifetimes of experiences, successes, difficulties, and resilience.
When older Marylanders are empowered to stay in their homes and live independently in their communities for as long as possible, it benefits them and their families, friends, and neighbors. For Older Americans Month 2022, we are celebrating the many ways older adults contribute to, support, and benefit from their communities, as well as the many programs, advocates, and providers who help them do so. It is our distinct honor to announce that Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed May 2022 as Older Marylanders Month. … Read Entire Article here
Browse https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/OMM website to be able to be informed regarding other useful programs and resources available . To mention a few:
- Community for life
- Don’t fall victim to scams
- Daily Check-in
- Resources to age Your Way
- Residents rights