AARP Maryland: Nearly 900,000 Strong

Barbara and Theophilus “Tippy” Brown in their home refurbished by Rebuilding Together Baltimore. Volunteers from AARP and Rebuilding Together Baltimore plan to refurbish other houses to help elderly residents save on energy costs. Photo by Jonathan Hanson

Saving Energy Can Save Homes
Theophilus and Barbara Brown watched their Baltimore home rot around them. Holes in the roof let in rain and small animals, aging windows were broken, water had weakened the ceiling, lead paint was peeling. Theophilus Brown, 52, known as “Tippy,” suffers from an autoimmune disease and has endured several surgeries, including two on his brain. Barbara Brown, 49, has diabetes. They couldn’t repair the 72-year-old home themselves. Nor could they afford to pay for repairs.  More >>

State Budget Cuts Hurting People From Coast to Coast
The most vulnerable groups—elderly, disabled and children—are hardest hit when 41 states make midyear budget cuts in health, education and state government workforces in 2009.  More >>

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How Can Patients With Dementia Stay Home Longer?
A Johns Hopkins study is trying to measure whether professional assistance can prevent or delay placing people with dementia in a nursing home. Participants are given advice about resources to help keep patients with dementia at home.  More >>

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• July-August Issue: Older People Consider Alternative Energy Sources

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