New Laws Help MD Caregivers Access Resources

Maryland lawmakers passed a number of bills aimed at supporting primary caregivers.  House Bill 1434 orders the Maryland Department of Health to create a centralized webpage providing resources for caregivers of children with disabilities, aging adults, and individuals with behavioral health needs.  According to AARP, nearly 1.2 million Marylanders are family caregivers.  Sara Westrick with AARP, says laws make it easier for caregivers to find resources…

“Sometimes, there’s such a plethora of information in so many places, it can be hard to navigate. And so the aim with this bill is really to streamline and have a starting place for family caregivers to go.”