Senior Health
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
State agency providing a listing of social and long-term supports to adults age 60 and older and to adults between the ages of 18 and 60 who have a chronic illness or disability.
New Hampshire Service Link
An Aging & Disabilty Resource Center. The place to go to make connections to long term services and supports, access family caregiver information and supports, explore options and understand and access Medicare and Medicaid.
Service Link List of NH Resources
Caregiver Action Network (CAN)
CAN is a non-profit organization providing education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers across the country free of charge.
Health in Aging
The American Geriatric Society's website for patients, famliies & caregivers. Health topics, driving safety, wellness, search bar for geriatricians in your area.
National Institute on Aging
US Department of Heath & Human Services website. Health topics, research and news.
The National Council on Aging
Resources and educational programs on health, nutrition, fall prevention, economic security and more. Also a newsletter you can sign up for on current news and health topics.
Cognitive Health
Cleveland Clinic Healthy Brains Website
Information on brain check-up, brain health, nutrition, staying connected, clinical trials and more
Medications
Also see our Medication Safety Page & Healthcare Costs Pages
The BEERS List
Medication list developed by The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) considered to be 'Potentially Inappropriate Medications' (PIMs) due to their side effects in older adults. You can print the list and take it with you to discuss with your healthcare provider.
Articles
Information, Health & Food Help For Seniors During COVID19 in NH
Published by AARP, Pam Dube, March 2020
Medication Safety for Older Adults.
From The American Geriatric Society
What is The BEERS List and Why It's Important.
From Better Health While Aging.
Polypharmacy in The Elderly:
Taking Too Many Medications Can Be Risky
From Aging Care
Tips & Printable Sheets
How To Prepare for a Doctor's Appointment
Great list of steps & questions to consider. From the National Institute on Aging.
From Healthy Aging & The American Geriatric Society:
What to Do if A Medication You Take is On The BEERS List
Medication Alternatives Information Sheet
Printable Medication Diary Sheet
Printable Tips for Senior Health & Caregiver Topics
Search Tool for Finding a Geriatric Specialist Doctor in Your State