Older adult services are an investment in Maryland communities that prevent more expensive and restrictive care costs for families and taxpayers. Programs like SOAR that support healthy aging, caregiving, housing stability, and social connection reduce emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and premature nursing home placement—some of the most expensive outcomes for public systems to absorb. By helping older adults remain healthy, independent, and engaged, communities lower health care and long-term care costs while strengthening local economies and reducing strain on families and public resources.