Welcome to this week’s “AHA Moments,” a weekly news flash regarding key events, happenings, articles, and other relevant information for our stakeholders. Centenarian Population Grows and Becomes More Diverse According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans aged 100 and older grew by 50 percent from 2010 to 2020, totaling over 80,000. While still […]
Welcome to this week’s “AHA Moments,” a weekly news flash regarding key events, happenings, articles, and other relevant information for our stakeholders. NHAHA Direct Care Worker Retreat Join fellow direct care professionals for a free, full-day retreat designed to support, inspire, and connect those who care for others every day. This retreat offers a meaningful opportunity to […]
Welcome to this week’s “AHA Moments,” a weekly news flash regarding key events, happenings, articles, and other relevant information for our stakeholders. Last Chance to Register: NHAHA September Quarterly Meeting is September 18 Join partners from across NH on Thursday, September 18 at Northeast Delta Dental in Concord for the NHAHA Quarterly Meeting. Highlights include: […]
Welcome to this week’s “AHA Moments,” a weekly news flash regarding key events, happenings, articles, and other relevant information for our stakeholders. Reminder: NHAHA September Quarterly Meeting is September 18 The New Hampshire Alliance for Healthy Aging (NHAHA) September Quarterly Meeting is just around the corner! Join partners from across the state on Thursday, September […]
Welcome to this week’s “AHA Moments,” a weekly news flash regarding key events, happenings, articles, and other relevant information for our stakeholders. Celebrating National Senior Center Month September is National Senior Center Month, recognizing the essential role senior centers play in supporting older adults and building stronger communities. This year’s theme, “Powering Possibilities: Flip the Script,” invites everyone […]
Your experiences today could shape what support looks like tomorrow If you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you know firsthand how complex your role can be as the disease progresses. Whether you’re navigating daily tasks or long-term decisions, knowing your own needs as a caregiver is key to providing better care. That’s […]
Concord, N.H. – The 2025 New Hampshire Healthy Aging Data Report (HADR) was released on May 1, revealing trends and disparities in the health of older adults throughout the state. The report presents a detailed picture of aging in New Hampshire that’s provided nowhere else: a neighborhood-level examination of the challenges faced by older adults. […]
For immediate release Contact: Christopher Dugan NH Alliance for Healthy Aging Christopher.dugan@unh.edu (603) 391-4703 Gaining Traction NHAHA’s Volunteer Driver Initiative Supports Healthy Aging in the Granite State; But More Volunteers Are Needed Concord, NH (August 20, 2024) As part of an ongoing effort to help older adults in the Granite State live […]
By Richard Chevrefils Chair, NHAHA Steering Committee By some estimates, about 168,000 residents-perhaps your friends or neighbors-serve as a volunteer caregiver for an older adult. From helping with household chores, to rides to medical or dental appointments, to assisting in activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing, these volunteers are critical in helping […]
The NH Alliance for Healthy Aging was pleased to host a webinar in conjunction with the Point32 Health Foundation, entitled: Building Age Friendly Communities That Work A recording can be found below: https://media.unh.edu/media/Building+Age-Friendly+Communities+that+Work+for+AllA+A+Global+and+State+Perspective+with+Dr.+Alexandre+Kalache/1_aqz7qjnb Additional resources can be found here: Building Age Friendly Communities_Resources: