Welcome to this week’s “AHA Moments,” a weekly news flash regarding key events, happenings, articles, and other relevant information for our stakeholders.
New Insights on Driving Confidence and Future Mobility for Adults 65+
A new National Poll on Healthy Aging shows that while most adults age 65+ feel confident in their current driving abilities, many are beginning to think ahead about how their mobility needs may change over time. The findings highlight evolving driving habits, growing interest in planning for future transportation options, and opportunities to support older adults with resources that promote safety, independence, and informed decision-making.
Explore the full report and visit New Hampshire’s aging and transportation resources to plan for future mobility with confidence.
Partner Event: Learn About Uber Caregiver at ABLE NH’s December Lunch & Learn
ABLE NH’s Transportation Equity Task Force will host its monthly Lunch and Learn on December 19 from 12–1 PM, providing an inside look at Uber Caregiver, Uber Health’s new caregiver-coordinated transportation and delivery tool. Presenters from Uber Health and the Bureau of Developmental Services will explain how the service works and how it can support individuals using Medicaid Waiver benefits, followed by a Q&A and a helpful takeaway one-pager.
The Organized Caregiver: Checklists, Worksheets, and Ideas to Keep Life on Track
Created by New Hampshire-based communication coach and longtime senior-care professional Bonnie Brooks Dudley, The Organized Caregiver is a free downloadable guide filled with practical tools to help busy family caregivers stay calm, confident, and in control. Inside you’ll find time-saving tips, safety reminders, and easy-to-use checklists, all designed to lighten the mental load of caregiving. The guide is designed to provide simple organizing habits to reduce stress, enhance communication, and create more room for what truly matters.
Visiting Aging Parents This Holiday Season: What to Notice and How to Begin Important Care Conversations
Holiday gatherings often provide a rare opportunity to observe how aging parents are managing at home and to spot subtle changes in health, memory, mood, or daily routines. Noticing these shifts can help families open gentle conversations about safety, support, and future planning—conversations that build understanding rather than urgency.
Responding to Opinion Pieces
A new toolkit from the National Center to Reframe Aging is now available. The Responding to Opinion Pieces Toolkit is paving the way for anyone interested to answer constructively to ageist remarks and articles in the media.
RSV in Adults: Symptoms to Watch For and How to Protect Yourself This Season
RSV isn’t just a childhood virus, it can also make adults sick, with symptoms that often start like a cold but can worsen, especially in older adults and those with chronic health conditions. Watch for signs such as persistent cough, shortness of breath, high fever, or confusion, and take basic steps like good hygiene and vaccination to reduce your risk.
Learn more about RSV symptoms and prevention and talk with your local health care provider about whether an RSV vaccine is right for you.
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