Join us for #GIW24 ! Tomorrow marks Global Intergenerational Week. During this week, we celebrate the power of intergenerational relationships. Join Generations United for the webinar Intergenerational Solutions to Combatting Ageism. Visit ow.ly/Ssea50RmjrS to register.

The Maryland Department of Aging celebrates this #EarthDay with being awarded The Reusies® 2024 Community of the Year Award for its Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use program (DME).🌍

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April is recognized as #StressAwarenessMonth to bring attention to the negative impact of stress. Managing stress is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Try these simple daily strategies to get a hold on your stress. Share how you manage stress below.

Paving the way for a Longevity Ready Maryland. Visit LRM.Maryland.gov for more information. #LRM

Is your medicine cabinet full of expired drugs or medications you no longer use? Today is National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day! To find a DEA approved drop off site or year-round pharmaceutical disposal location near you, visit ow.ly/NaYg50NIuxs #CleanOutMedsDay

What stands between you and a budget built for aging well? Benefits programs can help with costs like utilities, housing, medication, and food. It’s Boost Your Budget Week, so take a few minutes to get a free BenefitsCheckUp® for yourself or a loved one. ow.ly/vemf50RbPxI

To learn more about your Part D benefits, contact your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) counselor. Find a complete list of numbers at aging.maryland.gov/Pages/state-he… #Medicare #PartD #SHIP #MDAging

The cost of living is going up, making it even harder for you if you’re on a fixed income. #BoostYourBudgetWeek is a good reminder that benefits programs can help you afford necessities—and you can get a free, individualized look at what you qualify for at ow.ly/wZVO50RbOvC

Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day. Are you providing care for a family member, friend, or client? Help them plan ahead by documenting their treatment preferences in an advance directive at: ow.ly/S5Zt50RbOnb or ow.ly/oCt350RbOnc #AdvanceCarePlanning

It's #BoostYourBudget Week! Making ends meet on a fixed income is no easy task—and rising inflation has made it even more complicated. Use BenefitsCheckUp® to discover what benefits you may qualify for to pay for daily expenses. ow.ly/UePK50RbOby #BoostYourBudget Week #MDOA

As you approach retirement age, it's crucial to develop a plan to make smart financial decisions. If you or someone you know is planning for retirement in the near future, visit ow.ly/qBg950R9k70 for a guide on financial literacy & retirement. #MDOA #FinancialLiteracyMonth

The Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, serving residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Services are free and confidential. To find an Ombudsman in your county visit, ow.ly/iBBB50R9ii6 #MDOmbudsman #LongTermCare #Advocate #MDOA

Friendly Reminder! Tax Day is Monday, April 15, 2024. If you request an extension, your deadline to file is Oct. 15, 2024. To view tax resources for older Maryland adults, visit ow.ly/j58Y50RbNV2. #TaxDay2024 #MDAging

Are you financially stressed? You're not alone. Learn more about financial longevity literacy and retirement preparedness, at ow.ly/cv4u50RbNKJ. #FinancialLiteracyMonth #MDAging #Retirement

#MDOA thanks Dr. Kheirbek, #UMmedschool , for her commentary in #TheBaltimoreSun highlighting #LongevityReadyMaryland as an 'inspired shift toward creating a future where the state of Maryland could be recognized as a Blue Zone.' Read more here: baltimoresun.com/2024/04/05/liv…

It's #SocialSecurityMonth ! Medicare is offered as part of your Social Security. There are different parts of Medicare to match your medical coverage needs and budget. To Learn more about the different parts of Medicare, visit ow.ly/6P1a50R9kvi #MDAging #MDOA #Medicare

It's #WorldHealthDay2024 ! This year’s theme, 'My health, my right’, was chosen to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services, education, safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, & freedom from discrimination.

Tomorrow, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. For tips on safe and optimal viewing, visit ow.ly/55h550R9l5P #MDAging #MDOA #SolarEclipse2024

April is recognized as #StressAwarenessMonth to bring attention to the negative impact of stress. Managing stress is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Knowing how to manage stress can improve mental and physical well-being. How do you manage stress? #MDAging #MDOA

The Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, serving residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Services are free and confidential. To find an Ombudsman in your county visit, ow.ly/iBBB50R9ii6 #MDOmbudsman #LongTermCare #Advocate #MDOA