Health and Wellness

A call to action for health and wellness service providers:

Let us know about actionable, emerging resources that Maryland communities can use to advance healthy living at the local level.

If your organization provides health and wellness programs for older adults and people with disabilities, register with Maryland Access Point.

Tell us what you're doing to advance healthy living for all Marylanders as we age and help inspire others.

Recent LRM Health and Wellness Developments…

The Mental Health Association of Maryland was added as a Health and Wellness Committee and Coalition Resource. Through their Mental Health and Aging Coalition Policy Committee, they develop priorities and advocate for policies that will best support older Marylanders with cognitive and behavioral conditions.

The Maryland Department of Labor’s Direct Care Workforce Innovation Program was added as a LRM in Action Key Initiative. The program will provide nearly $240,000 in matching grants to help employers and workforce organizations recruit, retain, and advance direct care workers. The investment will support occupational training, licensing costs, and wraparound services—including offsetting transportation costs—to help workers remain engaged and successful in their careers.

The Maryland Department of Health's State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDOR) Trend Report was added as a LRM in Action Key Initiative. The report provides data and analysis on circumstances of fatal overdoses in Maryland from 2018-June 2024

LRM Health and Wellness Information and Resources

Objectives and Strategies to optimize health, wellness, and mobility for all Marylanders as we age.

LRM in Action detailing progress made to date and key initiatives leveraged to improve equitable access to holistic health care that addresses physical, behavioral, emotional, and cognitive health.

LRM in Action detailing progress made to date and key initiatives leveraged to increase access to healthy food and physical activity.

LRM in Action detailing progress made to date and key initiatives leveraged to enhance a culture of social connection.

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