AHA Moments – October 6, 2026

Did you know? The New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles offers a Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Visor Card designed to make communication easier during a traffic stop. The card allows drivers to indicate how they prefer to communicate and provides law enforcement officers with guidance, including when an interpreter or other communication support may be needed.

October is Community Transportation Month in New Hampshire, celebrating the transit providers, drivers, volunteers, and riders who help connect Granite Staters to jobs, education, healthcare, and community life. Throughout the month, communities can participate in driver and rider appreciation activities, free transit days, and other events statewide.

Dartmouth Health has been selected as the rural anchor for the Advancing Ethical Goals in Society (AEGIS) study, a $44 million national research effort examining how older adults with serious illness make decisions about their medical care. The study will look at ways to better support older adults and their families as they navigate healthcare choices, with a focus on addressing the needs of people living in rural communities.

New Hampshire’s Choices for Independence (CFI) Waiver is being renewed, and the Bureau of Adult and Aging Services is hosting listening sessions to hear directly from individuals and families about their experiences, needs, and ideas. Upcoming sessions include October 6 in Nashua, October 8 virtually, October 13 in Dover, and October 14 in Concord. Communication accommodations, including interpreters, CART captioning, and assistive listening devices, are available by request.

The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce and the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness will host a forum on October 15 exploring how housing affordability affects workers, families, employers, and communities across New Hampshire. The program will feature journalist and author Brian Goldstone, whose book There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America examines the experiences of people navigating homelessness while working, followed by a panel discussion on housing and New Hampshire’s workforce. Tickets are $40 for Chamber members and $50 for nonmembers.

Ageism Awareness Day is October 9, and an opportunity to learn more about ageism and its impact while encouraging greater inclusion for people of all ages. The American Society on Aging offers toolkits and resources for individuals and organizations looking to recognize the day and promote age-inclusive communities.

Home modifications can help people stay safe and independent at home, but finding reliable information and assistance can be difficult. The Home Modification Information Network (HMIN) is a free online resource where you can search by topic and location to find information about home modification programs, funding opportunities, and service providers in your area.