AHA Moments – November 3, 2026

Have you been wanting to join a Coffee and Caregiving meeting, but had trouble making it on Fridays? Now’s your chance! Our Caregiving Workgroup invites you to the next Coffee and Caregiving Conversations on Monday, November 9. Along with changing up the usual day, there will also be virtual participation option in addition to the in-person gathering in Concord.

GO-NORTH announced plans to invest $11 million in New Hampshire’s emergency medical services (EMS) through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. The funding will support additional workforce training and new equipment for EMS professionals, as well as establish five mobile integrated health programs in the Concord area and North Country. These programs aim to ease pressure on emergency rooms by expanding access to care outside of hospital settings, as insurance enrollment and access to primary care are expected to decline. GO-NORTH is partnering with the Foundation for Healthy Communities to implement the initiative.

The New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery is seeking volunteers to help place flags on veterans’ graves in preparation for Veterans Day. Volunteers are also needed the following week to remove the flags, offering two opportunities to pay tribute to New Hampshire’s veterans through community service.

Flag placement will take place on Thursday, November 5, from 12:00–4:00 PM, and flag removal is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, from 1:00–3:00 PM, both at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen.

New Hampshire Housing is surveying approximately 34,000 renter households in Merrimack, Rockingham, and Strafford counties to help ensure federal Fair Market Rent standards reflect local housing costs. The voluntary, confidential survey asks about rent, utilities, unit size, and housing type, with results submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for review. These standards help determine resources available through federal housing assistance programs, and renters selected to participate are encouraged to respond when they receive an invitation by mail, text, or email.

A recent analysis by New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute (NHFPI) examined how anticipated Medicaid coverage losses could affect both individuals and the state’s broader health care system. New federal work requirements, additional documentation, and more frequent eligibility checks could leave an estimated 23,000 to 29,000 fewer adults enrolled in New Hampshire’s Granite Advantage program by 2028. As more residents become uninsured, hospitals and other providers may face increased uncompensated care costs and seek higher payments from private insurers to offset those losses, potentially contributing to higher health care costs and insurance premiums for Granite Staters.

After receiving suggestions from students interested in classes on a variety of topics, Rivier Institute for Senior Education (RISE) is seeking facilitators to lead courses in subjects such as calligraphy, downloading photos from your phone, art, languages, opera, history, music, literature, birding, and travel. RISE welcomes people with knowledge or enthusiasm in these areas to share their interests and help create engaging lifelong learning opportunities.

Would you or someone you know make a great facilitator? Learn more about getting involved.  

The American Society on Aging will host a discussion on November 4, examining how the design of homes, neighborhoods, and public spaces affects aging. Experts will explore how the built environment can influence independence, health, identity, belonging, and social connection, and how communities can better meet the needs of an aging population.

Register for the online discussion or read the Generations Journal article on why aging well depends on the built environment.