Supporting Family Caregivers in New Hampshire

Caring for a parent, spouse, or other loved one can be a 24/7 job that is emotionally, physically and financially difficult. That’s why AARP works tirelessly to support family caregivers, striving to make your big responsibilities a little bit easier.

RESOURCES

AARP Family Caregiving Site
AARP is here to help with information and resources on caregiver life balance, financial and legal issues, care at home, health and more.

Community Resource Finder
Easily access a comprehensive listing of dementia and aging-related resources such as care providers, programs and services available in a specified area.

Quick Tips for Caregivers
Check out how to use simple household items to solve everyday challenges

FIGHTING FOR YOU

New Hampshire State Commission to focus on Aging Issues
With the help of AARP New Hampshire, the state formed a State Commission on Aging, which will promote aging issues on a state-wide level and promote collaboration among state agencies, businesses, and consumers. A full-time staff will help create solutions and monitor policy on aging issues, including reviewing rules and policies from all state agencies. The commission will include the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, Employment Security, Safety, Transportation; the Attorney General and the Housing Finance Authority; as well as 15 public members representing all parts of the state


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New Law Creates Caregiver Advisory Committee
AARP’s National Volunteer President Catherine Alicia Georges serves on the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council, created by a bipartisan federal law that AARP fought hard to pass. The Council is charged with developing a national strategy to support family caregivers that includes communities, providers, government, and others. Learn more about the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council.


Share your Story

Join the thousands of family caregivers have shared their experiences through AARP’s storytelling initiative, I Heart Caregivers. Your story will help AARP continue to fight for more support for family caregivers, including help at home, workplace flexibility, training, and relief in your state.