Living to 100: Making Maryland a ‘Blue Zone’

Living to 100: Making Maryland a ‘Blue Zone’ 
The Baltimore Sun, commentary by Raya Elfadel Kheirbek; 4/5/24 
In a bold stride toward redefining the approach to aging, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order in January aimed at expanding access to critical care and services for older Marylanders. ... At the heart of this initiative, dubbed Longevity Ready Maryland, is a comprehensive plan that transcends traditional state efforts focused solely on eldercare. Instead, it adopts a holistic, multisector approach that promises a transformative impact and enrichment in every dimension — health, financial security, social connectivity and purposeful living, irrespective of a Marylander’s socioeconomic status.