AARP New Hampshire

For the first time since AARP began publishing the Scorecard in 2011, more than half of Medicaid long-term care dollars nationwide for older adults and people with physical disabilities went to home- and community-based services instead of nursing homes and other institutions.

Concord Television's Senior Speak NH December 2023 edition, hosted by AARP NH volunteer Karen Ulmer Dorsch, features Pamela Dube from AARP NH. Together, Karen and Pam talk about Ethel Percy Andrus: The Woman Who Changed the World when she founded AARP.

Beth, age 75, enjoyed a career that spanned three decades and included marketing, communications and data analyst work before she retired 10 years ago. Her husband Jim, age 89, had a brilliant career as an engineer who also built and flew an aerobatic biplane. He worked full time until he was 83 years old and could always be counted on to take on home repairs.

Gift cards are a standard part of the modern shopping experience. But inside that colorful kiosk could be a minefield. Here’s what you need to know before purchasing one.

Concord Television's Senior Speak NH November 2023 edition, hosted by AARP NH volunteer Karen Ulmer Dorsch, features Melissa Grenier from the State of NH Alzheimer's Association.

November is National Family Caregivers Month, which seeks to shine a bright light on the more than 48 million American heroes, including 168,000 here in New Hampshire, helping care for their loved ones independently at home – where they want to be.

The AARP New Hampshire Andrus Award for Community Service honors Granite Staters age 50-plus who make a powerful difference in their communities. Winners are nominated by their fellow AARP volunteers and/or the AARP NH Executive Council volunteers. Nominations are evaluated by AARP New Hampshire based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, supported AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers. The award is named after our founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, an educator and champion of aging.

Concord Television's Senior Speak NH October 2023 edition, hosted by AARP NH volunteer Karen Ulmer Dorsch, features The NH Institute of Politics.

Every election season, AARP advocates for the issues that are important to Granite Staters 50-plus. Our volunteers are our boots on ground at campaign events where they ask questions and get every candidate on the record about where they stand on the issues that matter the most to our members and all people age 50-plus.

After a long, humid (and often soggy!) summer, many of us are eagerly anticipating fall’s cooler and crisper air, energizing colors, and savory meals.