Welcome to this week’s “AHA Moments,” a weekly news flash regarding key events, happenings, articles, and other relevant information for our stakeholders.
Webinar: Keeping Communities Warm in Winter Months
On January 28, the Tri-State Learning Collaborative on Aging for is hosting “Energy Support and Solutions: Keeping Communities Warm in Winter Months,” a webinar highlighting programs and resources designed to help older people stay safe, warm, and financially secure during the winter months. The event will explore renewable energy options, financial assistance programs for energy costs, and free wood programs.
Accessible Recreation Map for NH Trails
The NH Council on Developmental Disabilities has created a new webpage mapping accessible trails and parks across the state. The map is designed to help residents find outdoor spaces that meet accessibility needs, and suggestions for additional locations are welcome.
Partner Event: Seminar on Caregiver Stress
Caring for others is deeply meaningful, but it can also take a toll. Home Instead will be holding a seminar about caregiver stress at GoodLife in Concord on January 26. During this presentation, you’ll explore how stress impacts the body and mind and discuss practical ways to manage it. You’ll learn simple techniques to reduce tension, restore balance, and support your own well-being while caring for those who depend on you. This seminar is in-person only, and registration is $5.
2026 AARP Community Challenge Grants
AARP is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Challenge Grants, supporting projects that make communities more livable, especially for adults age 50 and older. Funding is available for initiatives focused on public spaces, housing, transportation, digital connections, and disaster resilience. Applications are due by March 4 at 5:00 PM.
Cozy Up With Reads That Challenge Ageism
Looking to cozy up with some meaningful reading this winter? Road Scholar has curated a thoughtful list of books that explore ageism and share powerful stories from those working to change how society views aging. One of the best ways to combat ageism is to understand it, and these reads invite you to do just that.
Risky Dementia Drug Use Persists Despite Warnings
One in four older Americans with dementia is still prescribed brain-altering drugs linked to falls, confusion, and hospitalization, even as overall use has declined, a new study published in JAMA finds. Researchers say most prescriptions lack clear clinical justification and disproportionately affect those most vulnerable to harm.
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