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With nearly 10 million new cases of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease occurring each year 1, and no cure, today AARP launched a new campaign, “ Disrupt Dementia.”

Discover the revival of mason jars!

Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7 and is the perfect opportunity to review your Medicare plan coverage for 2018. AARP is encouraging everyone with Medicare coverage to compare their health and prescription drug plan options during the seven weeks of Medicare Open Enrollment.

AARP New Hampshire State Director Todd Fahey highlights why Medicare vouchers are not the right fix.  Here's why:

Thanks to the hard work of AARP New Hampshire and others, the state legislature passed – and Governor Maggie Hassan signed – a bill to better support New Hampshire’s 173,000 family caregivers.  Every day, these Granite Staters help their older parents, spouses and other loved ones remain in their homes, where they want to be.

Help for caregivers is on its way January 1, 2016!

Could fresh perspectives and simple steps help you reach the life you’ve dreamed of having?

AARP New Hampshire released a survey today that shows what’s important to Granite Staters 50-plus. 

During the busy holiday season, family caregivers – over 268,000 right here in New Hampshire – already feel overwhelmed with daily responsibilities, leaving them vulnerable when the stress of the holidays arrive.  Turning to unhealthy behaviors – drinking more eggnog, eating more sweets, getting fewer hours of shut-eye, and forgoing exercise – is not the answer.