Welcome to this week’s “AHA Moments,” a weekly news flash regarding key events, happenings, articles, and other relevant information for our stakeholders.
Podcast: The 2025 Policies That Are Shaping NH Life
As 2025 comes to a close, rising costs, major federal policy shifts, and a tighter state budget are reshaping daily life in New Hampshire. In a special year-in-review podcast, NH Fiscal Policy Institute (NHFPI) unpacks the biggest policy developments of the year from health care and housing to SNAP, Medicaid, and the state budget and what they mean for Granite Staters heading into 2026.
NH Hospital Association Report Warns of Growing Strain on Statewide Hospitals
A recent report from the New Hampshire Hospital Association outlines the pressures facing hospitals statewide, including rising patient demand, workforce shortages, discharge delays, and escalating costs that exceed reimbursement. With several hospitals, especially rural facilities, operating at negative margins, the report highlights serious risks to access and sustainability across the health care system. It also explores strategies and solutions to help maintain access to high-quality care for all Granite State residents.
Free Tech Help for Older Adults
The United Way of Greater Nashua is offering free one-on-one tech help at the Nashua Senior Center. A trained Digital Navigator is available every Thursday from 1:00-3:00 PM to assist with things like setting up email, using smart phones and tablets, accessing online services, video calls, and more. Upcoming dates include January 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.
Call the Center at 603-889-6155 to make an appointment.
Get Your Certified Professional in Age-Friendly Health Care Designation
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) has launched a Certified Professional in Age-Friendly Health Care (CPAFH) designation. And, it’s offering a virtual two-day interactive review course on January 29-30 to help you prepare for the certification. The CPAFH credential recognizes individuals advancing care aligned with the Age-Friendly Health Systems 4Ms Framework: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility.
Webinar: Engaging Caregivers in the Community
The Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network will hold a webinar on January 21 at 2:00 PM, discussing practical strategies for engaging kinship families in the community. By centering lived experience, creating welcoming environments, and listening to what caregivers say they need, organizations can build relationships that connect families to formal systems and community-based support.
Explore Unretirement Without Regret
More retirees are returning to work, but traditional roles can fall short of expectations, leading to frustration and second thoughts. Flexible unretirement paths such as contracting, coaching and consulting give older workers more control over their time, income, and purpose while reducing the risk of a poor fit. And if going back to work does not feel right, there are practical steps to reassess, reset expectations, and pivot to work that better matches who you are now.
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