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An estimated 58,000 family caregivers bear some of the burden of Alzheimer's disease in New Hampshire, providing roughly 84 million hours of unpaid care, according to the Alzheimer's Association of New Hampshire. (Adobe Stock)<br />

NH healthcare worker shortage leaves Alzheimer’s patients few options

A health care workforce shortage in New Hampshire is leaving Alzheimer's patients and their families with few options for treatment. Patients facing …

Some of the warning signs of suicide include increased use of drugs or alcohol, talking about wanting to die or talking about being a burden to others. Concerned family and friends are advised to seek help by calling the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or the New Hampshire Rapid Response hotline at 1-833-710-6477.(Adobe Stock)

Annual walk builds support, awareness of suicide prevention

New Hampshire's largest mental health awareness event takes place this weekend and organizers said it is a chance to remind lawmakers mental health ca…

Civic knowledge is drastically low, with just 56% of Americans able to identify the three branches of government and nearly 20% unable to identify any, according to the Annenberg Public Policy Center. (Adobe Stock)

Bipartisan Agreement on Need for Greater Civics Education

Gov. Chris Sununu aims to inspire a revival of civics education nationwide as surveys show Americans lack a solid understanding of just how our …

Guns to Gardens volunteers in New Hampshire are working against what are considered among the weakest gun laws in the country. State law does not require background checks on all gun sales, or limit access to firearms by people in crisis. (Adobe Stock)<br /><br />

NH Joins Growing 'Guns to Gardens' Movement

Community volunteers in New Hampshire are turning unwanted firearms into garden tools as part of a nationwide effort to reduce gun violence. Under …

Granite Staters younger than age 40 make up 26% of the state population but only 2% of state legislators, while Granite Staters age 76 and older are 11% of the population but 32% of state legislators, according to 603 Forward. (Adobe Stock)

NH Organization Invests in Young Candidates Seeking Local Elected Offices

Young people interested in running for local office in New Hampshire are learning the ins and outs of organizing a successful campaign with the help o…

In the U.S., some 67% of firefighters are volunteers, according to the National Volunteer Fire Council. In New Hampshire, the percentage is even higher. (National Volunteer Fire Council)

Shortage of Volunteers Forces NH Fire Depts. to Step Up Recruitment

If you dial 911, it is more than likely a volunteer firefighter will respond to your emergency, but in the Granite State, there are not enough …

More than 70% of respondents to a survey said volunteering has become more important to them since the pandemic. (Dragana Gordic/Adobe Stock)

NH Group Encourages Giving Back this National Volunteer Week

It's National Volunteer Week, and groups are spotlighting some of the benefits of volunteering, both for individuals and the communities they serve…

A global survey found 85% of respondents, all over age 50, felt lonely in 2020, up from 75% of respondents in 2019. (Rido/Adobe Stock)

Loneliness, Isolation Take Toll on NH Residents Over 50

CONCORD, N.H. -- Loneliness and social isolation are taking a toll on older folks this winter in New Hampshire. A global survey from SixtyandMe.com …

Immigration groups are calling for a halt to deportations while the new administration decides whether or how to unwind President Donald Trump's strict immigration policies. (svetazi/Adobestock)

Immigration Advocates Praise DACA Ruling; Press Biden to Go Further

CONCORD, N.H. -- Groups that fight for immigrants' rights are pressing for a path to citizenship in the wake of a new federal court ruling forcing …

The Library of Congress' Veterans History Project has collected more than 100,000 recorded interviews with veterans, from the World War I era through current conflicts. (Adobe Stock)

Library of Congress Urges Communities to Collect Veterans' Stories

CONCORD, N.H. — As veterans are celebrated today across New Hampshire and the nation, the director of the Library of Congress' Veterans …

New Hampshire activists are focusing on getting big money out of politics. (Kevin Bowe)

NH Weekend March, Town Hall Focus on Need for Election Reforms

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – A march for public funding of political campaigns and a presidential town hall focusing on similar election reform issues …

Older foster youth have lower rates of permanent placements with families in New Hampshire than in other states. (JUrban/Pixabay)<br />

NH Youth Face Barriers Leaving Foster Care

CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire could be doing more to help young people in foster care transition to adult life, according to a new report…

New Hampshire's popular motorcycle week continues through Father's Day. (Ray Cunningham)

World's Oldest Motorcycle Rally Boon to NH Businesses

WEIRS BEACH, N.H. – The oldest motorcycle rally in the world is taking place this week in New Hampshire. The Laconia Motorcycle Rally began …

Veterans in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine fare better than in many other states because of a good number of veteran-owned small businesses and no taxes on military retiree pensions. (Georgia Tech)

Vets Fare Well in NH, Mass., Maine, Not So Well in Vt.

CONCORD, N.H. – While Memorial Day was a day to honor military veterans, barbecue, shop for sales, or maybe take a motorcycle ride, some vets …

More than 19,000 people received free tax-filing help from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program in New Hampshire last year. (Chris Potter/Flickr)

Overwhelmed by Tax Filing? Free Help Still Available in NH

CONCORD, N.H. — Granite Staters have just over 40 days before the state and federal tax-filing deadline, and free tax preparation services are …

The proposed Northern Pass transmission line would include towers up to 155 feet tall. (Seregei/Pixabay)

Application for Transmission Lines Denied

CONCORD, N.H. — The application to construct Northern Pass, a major electric transmission line project, has been rejected. New Hampshire's …

The New Hampshire Senior Leadership Program promotes advocacy on quality-of-life issues among older adults. (Pixabay)

Call is Out: Senior Leaders Needed in New Hampshire

CONCORD, N.H. – An annual program is looking for folks who can carry the torch on issues that will help create better lives for Granite Staters …

Curbing LGBTQ youth suicide is a major goal of support organizations and some doctors in the Granite State.<br />(PICCSR/flckr).

NH Efforts to Curb LGBTQ Youth Suicide

EXETER, N.H. — Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Granite Staters between the ages of 10 and 34. And efforts are under way to …

Hurricane Irma hit as a Category 4 storm in Florida, and many Granite Staters want to offer help but are being cautioned to check out a charity before they give. (NOAA)

Irma Spawns Scams

CONCORD, N.H. – As Floridians struggle to cope with the devastation from Hurricane Irma, Granite Staters are being warned not to fall for …

Nuclear waste from the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant and other sources could roll through the Granite State under a measure coming up for a vote in the U.S. House. (J Richmond/wiki)

More Radioactive Waste Rolling through New Hampshire?

EXETER, N.H. – Environmental groups have a warning for the nation's leaders: Haste will make more waste. A House vote could come soon on …

New Hampshire Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Thomas Andrew says the state recorded more than 500 opioid overdose deaths in 2016. (Kay Andrew)

Opioid Deaths Spike Again in NH: How Many are Suicides?

CONCORD, N.H. -- New England is in the grips of an opioid drug epidemic, and a medical examiner who's been on the job for two decades says it's hard …

Granite State kids are getting the expert scoop on how to take good care of their teeth at the Children's Museum of New Hampshire this month. (Children's Museum of N.H.)

Some NH Kids Meet their First Dentist – at a Museum

DOVER, N.H. — A museum may seem like an odd place for kids to have their first encounters with a dentist, but it’s not so unusual this …

New Englanders who work to fight hunger are voicing concerns that President-elect Donald Trump's

Hunger-Fighting Groups Want an "Inclusive" Approach from Trump

CONCORD, N.H. -- The number of hungry people in New England has declined in recent years, but their local advocates are concerned about the direction …

Residents of 14 southern New Hampshire towns and cities can give input on making their communities more livable for people of all ages. (Mike Clifford)

14 NH Towns, Cities Have Opportunities to Become More Livable

MANCHESTER, Mass. – It can be as simple as adding benches to a local park or bike lanes to make cyclists safer - several hundred thousand …

More addiction counselors and better coordination of care are two goals for those on the front lines fighting the opioid epidemic in New Hampshire. (Rotellam1 via wiki)

Opioid Epidemic Getting Attention in Granite State

CONCORD, N.H. – New England is grappling with a major opioid epidemic, and those trying to help are working to coordinate efforts all across …

Local mental health advocates plan an expo for service members, veterans and their families. They says there is a big gap in New Hampshire, because it is the only state without a military base. (NAMI)

Military and Veteran Suicide Prevention in the Granite State

CONCORD, N.H. – New Hampshire ranks in the top 10 in the nation as home to the most veterans, but it is also the only state that does not have …

Immigration advocates say refugees who fled war-ravaged Bosnia have settled in Manchester, N. H., where they're integrating into American society and helping to revitalize the local economy. (Mikhail Evstafiev)

Positive Progress for Refugees in Granite State, U.S.

MANCHESTER, N.H. – A new report from the Fiscal Policy Institute and the Center for American Progress examines how well refugees from four key …

A summit in Manchester will focus today on Social Security and Women and will feature experts from both parties talking about ways to update the program. (AARP-NH).

Keeping Older Women Out of Poverty: Social Security and Women Summit

MANCHESTER, N.H. - Social Security often is called the bedrock of financial security for Granite Staters, and today a summit in Manchester will focus …

New Hampshire ranks sixth in the nation for graduation rates, but a new report says the state could do even better by graduating more students with disabilities. (Eevenson/Wikimedia Commons)

NH in Top 10 for Graduation Rates: Focus on Students with Disabilities

CONCORD, N.H. - As New Hampshire students take pride in earning their high school diplomas, a new report ranks the state in the top 10 for graduation …

Barbara Van Dahlen, the national founder of Change Direction, will be at the State House along with Gov. Maggie Hassen and the congressional delegation to launch Change Direction NH. (Change Direction)

NH 1st State in Nation to "Change Direction" on Mental Health

CONCORD, N.H. - First Lady Michelle Obama was among the first supporters of a new approach to mental health called Change Direction, and now the …

It is National Bike Month, and Granite Staters are gearing up for a number of events including National Bike to Work Day next week. (Mike Clifford)

Granite State Gears Up for National Bike Month

CONCORD, N.H. - The Granite State is getting into gear for National Bike Month and local enthusiasts say there are plenty of benefits for those who …

Letter carriers in New Hampshire are hoping for a lot of heavy lifting on Saturday as they collect bags of nonperishable food for local food pantries on their mail routes. (National Letter Carriers Association).

NH Looks to Make Up Lost Ground in "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive

CONCORD, N.H. – Granite Staters can expect a postcard in the mail this week, a reminder that local letter carriers are hoping to pick up lots …

Parents in the Granite State are being urged to set an example for their kids by turning off the tube and getting outside for Screen Free Week. (Mike Clifford)

It's Screen-Free Week: Granite State Adults Urged to Set Example for Kids

CONCORD, N.H. - With all the smartphones, tablets, computers and video games around, it's easy to forget that there is life beyond a screen. It's …

Supporters of an anti-discrimination measure to protect pregnant women in New Hampshire workplaces say they're optimistic that SB 488 will pass. (Granite State Progress)<br />

NH Senate Considers Workplace Protections for Pregnant Women

CONCORD, N.H. - The goal is to allow Granite State women to remain in the workforce during pregnancy. A measure to provide them reasonable …

Recent graduates of AARP's Senior Leadership Program which is supported by Dartmouth and UNH. (AARP-NH)

Wanted: Granite Staters to Advocate on Key Issues

CONCORD, N.H. – Dartmouth and the University of New Hampshire are teaming up with AARP again this year to help provide leadership training for …

Low-wage workers were out in force at the GOP debate in Manchester of Saturday night, demanding a commitment from the candidates to back a $15-an-hour minimum wage. (SEA)

Workers Tell GOP Presidential Candidates, 'Raise the Wage'

MANCHESTER, N.H. - They unfurled a huge banner that said "Come Get My Vote." Low-wage workers were out in force at Saturday night's GOP debate and…

The movement got its start in Massachusetts and now the Million Student March arrives in the Granite State. Students are demanding tuition-free public college, cancellation of student debt and $15-an-hour pay for college workers. Credit: E. Civitarese

Million Student March Reaches Granite State

KEENE, N.H. - College students in the Granite State plan to be part of the Million Student March today to call attention to the tens of thousands of …

He was played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the movies, and now

NH Gets Debit Card, Check Warnings from Former Scammer

LEBANON, N.H. - Frank Abagnale, FBI identity theft expert and former scammer portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in the movie "Catch Me If You Can," and …

Granite Staters in a Life Reimagined Check-up at the Sweet Baby Vineyard in August. Check-ups are being offered in Manchester and Concord in September. Credit: AARP-NH

Life Reimagined for New Hampshire Seniors

CONCORD, N.H. – As the final days of summer tick down, Granite Staters have an opportunity to spend the fall reimagining their lives in work …

PHOTO: The New Hampshire Community Loan Fund is one of 10,000 nonprofits and organizations worldwide participating in #GivingTuesday. You can get involved by making a donation or just spreading the word. Credit: from GivingTuesday.org

Giving Tuesday NH: Feel Empowered for the Holidays

CONCORD, N.H. - It's a global day dedicated to giving back, and New Hampshire nonprofits are among the 10,000 organizations worldwide that will take …

PHOTO: A new Annie E. Casey Foundation report finds New Hampshire could produce better outcomes for tens of thousands of low income families by taking a two-generation approach to poverty. Credit: @mlcliff

It Takes "Two Generations" to Tackle NH Poverty

CONCORD, N.H. - A two-generation approach, is what a new report says is needed to help New Hampshire families and others across the nation break the …

PHOTO: Swing vote Justice Anthony Kennedy swung in favor of

Another Supreme Court Decision Favors Big Spenders

CONCORD, N.H. – Another important campaign finance decision handed down Wednesday by the U.S. Supreme Court is provoking both celebration and …

PHOTO: The state House is in recess, but a stark choice faces lawmakers who want to put a plug in the flow of so-called

Stark Choice for NH House: Efforts to Plug “Dark Money” Flow

CONCORD, N.H. - The state House of Representatives is in recess, but members who are trying to curb the flow of so-called "dark money" into the …

Beat Tax Filing Stress with Free Expert Help in NH

CONCORD, N.H. - It's time to stop stressing over the fast-approaching Internal Revenue Service (IRS) deadline, because free expert help is available …

PHOTO: Steve Griffin has been guiding civic engagement for AARP New Hampshire in Presidential Primaries since 2007. Tonight, Granite Staters can start making an impact at a non-partisan event at WMUR in Manchester. Credit: Reshma Mehta/AARP

"Never Too Early" for Granite Staters to Gear Up for NH Primary

CONCORD, N.H. – Don't look now, but the 100th anniversary of New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation presidential primary is fast approaching –…

PHOTO: Starting Jan. 1, there's extra incentive for people to donate a lifesaving gift. In January, the American Red Cross teams up with Dunkin' Donuts to give a voucher good for a pound of coffee, to those who donate a pint of blood. Photo courtesy American Red Cross.

A Kickoff Resolution for 2014: "Give a Pint, Get a Pound"

CONCORD, N.H. - It could be just the extra incentive you need to make a New Year's resolution to donate blood in 2014. For "Give a Pint and Get a …

GRAPHIC: Black Friday, the kickoff of holiday shopping, encroached on Thanksgiving this year, with major retailers starting their sales on Thursday. One antidote to galloping consumerism is Giving Tuesday.

Food for Thought: #Giving Tuesday – The Sequel

MANCHESTER, N.H. – Black Friday started on Thursday this year, with major retailers moving up their holiday sales kickoffs to Thanksgiving Day…

The national media has spent much of this week focused on the gun safety debate that�s playing out in the Granite State, and this weekend, locals have a chance to discuss ways to take action on that issue, and more.

Guns, Gambling & More Top NH Progressive Summit

CONCORD, N.H. - The national media has spent much of this week focused on the gun-safety debate that's playing out in the Granite State, and locals …

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