AARP New Hampshire

New Data Show 24% Of Adults In New Hampshire Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers

This classic Christmas tale will transport you through Christmas’s past, present, and future.

Cost-of-living adjustment will add $56 a month to the average retirement benefit starting in January 2026. Read more: Social Security Sets 2026 COLA Increase at 2.8%

More than seven-in-ten older adults would prefer to remain in their communities as they age while large majorities of those 50 and older favor a roster of zoning and land-use policies that would allow more homes to be built, according to surveys by AARP and The Pew Charitable Trusts. Read more . . .

AARP NH is proud to honor Vicki Laforet with the 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service, recognizing her extraordinary dedication to improving the lives of older adults through volunteerism, leadership, and innovation.

Claim your safe driver discount! When you take the AARP Smart Driver course, you could be eligible for a multi-year discount on your auto insurance. Plus safer driving can save you more than just money. The course teaches changes in traffic patterns, like rotary intersections, driving around 18 wheelers, trucks with trailers, & other proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.

In 2021, as the world grappled with the isolation and stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, AARP New Hampshire introduced a simple yet powerful idea: virtual paint parties designed to give caregivers a much-needed break. What began as a creative outlet during a difficult time has grown into a vibrant monthly tradition, drawing hundreds of participants from New Hampshire and across the country.

In the heart of Center Harbor, NH—a town of just 1,000 year-round residents nestled beside Lake Winnipesaukee—something magical happened this summer. The James E. Nichols Memorial Library, a cozy cornerstone of the community, turned a dream into reality thanks to a 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant.

For some family caregivers, the holidays can be a joyful time when spirits are lighter. It feels good to care for loved ones and enjoy being together, celebrating with family traditions. But for many the holidays also bring added stress. Caregivers are already busy, and there’s even more to do during the holidays. Something’s gotta give!

Remember the “mother-in-law suite” or “granny flat”? These small, separate living spaces tucked behind a main house were once common in American neighborhoods. After World War II, they popped up across the country, offering families a way to keep loved ones close while giving them independence. However, over time, zoning laws made it increasingly difficult to build them, and they gradually faded from view.