Announcements
We want to hear from you! NH is participating in the National Core Indicators Survey in an effort to track performance and assess and improve outcomes within the Long Term Services and Supports programs. Individuals who are receiving public and disability services have the opportunity to give direct feedback about their services in an anonymous manner. More information about NCI-AD can be found at: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt476/files/documents2/beas-nh-mfp-nci-ad-info.pdf
System of Care for Healthy Aging Updates
Partner Resource Highlights
Medicare Fraud Press Releases:
PR Newswire: Scam Alert- Scammers are billing for unneeded urinary catheters.
Dayton Daily News: Scammers using individuals’ Medicare number for fraudulent billings, in many cases for thousands of dollars each claim. Review this article to familiarize yourself with the reg flags.
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Granite VNA is excited to offer several in-person and online programs throughout the spring -- please share with the community.
Courageous Conversations: Navigating Life's Final Journey (Laconia) -- Patricia O’Connor, nurse practitioner, end-of-life expert, and author of “Navigating Life's Final Journey” will share her knowledge and experiences supporting families through the difficult, yet important conversations we all must have as we design our own path for the end of life.
Death Over Dinner (Concord) -- Join us for conversations about living and dying that are thoughtful and sprinkled with moments of joy and laughter.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers (Moultonborough & Gilford) -- An interactive, educational program to help family caregivers learn tools to care for themselves while caring for a loved one.
A Matter of Balance (Epsom) -- For adults age 60 and older, this program emphasizes practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels.
Capital Area Memory Cafe (Concord) -- Provides a safe, supportive and engaging environment for those living with memory impairment and their family/friends.
Online Caregiver Connection -- A facilitated opportunity for family caregivers to connect and support one another.
Walk-In Wednesday (Concord, Wolfeboro, Laconia) -- A Social Worker / Notary Public is available to answer questions about in-home support, caregiver resources, advance directives and community health programming.
All programs are offered at no charge.
https://www.granitevna.org/
In-Person Caregiver Café
Join us for our monthly in person Caregiver Cafés, offering a friendly place for support, education and conversation. ***Special Virtual Caregiver Cafe on January 25 at 10:30am, “Beating the Winter Blues” Please register at 603-332-1133 x1109 or avennard@cornerstonevna.org and receive the link and a gift to partake in morning of the café!
Strafford — Hill Library, 1151 Parker Mountain Road, Stafford, 2nd Wed. of the Month @ 10:30 am
Dover — Dover Public Library, Trustee Room, 73 Locust St, Dover, 3rd Wed. of the Month @ 10:30 am
Farmington — The Goodwin Library, 422 Main St., Farmington, 2nd Fri. of the Month @ 1:00 pm
https://cornerstonevna.org/caregiver-support/
Administrative Rules and Policy Updates:
BEAS Adopted Rules page has been published: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/adult-aging-care/bureau-elderly-and-adult-services-beas-adopted-rules
BEAS now has all Administrative Rules available in one place. This page is all currently adopted and published He-E rules that impact BEAS.
Rules currently undergoing re-adoption or amendments:
He-E 804 LNA & MNA Reimbursement Program
He-E 806 Nursing Facility Reimbursement
He-E 805 CFI Case Management Services
New Administrative Rules currently being drafted:
He-E 310 Patient Rights & Responsibilities
Contracts & Procurement Opportunities
All DHHS contract and procurement opportunities can be found at:
https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/doing-business-dhhs/contracts-procurement-opportunities
Highlighted BEAS opportunities are:
Upcoming Meetings/Trainings/Events
Tri-State Learning Collaborative Summit
 Join Us for the 2024 TSLCA Inclusion Summit!
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 8:00am-3:00pm
Grappone Conference Center
Concord, NH
More About the Inclusion Summit
We all share the wish to live fulfilling lives, to live with purpose and to share meaningful connections with others. This desire does not change as we grow older, but how we are able to find that purpose and make those connections often does. All too often, a lack of intentionality in planning creates barriers to engagement for older adults, resulting in a disconnection that causes real harm and loss at both the individual and community level.
To ensure that we all have the opportunity to live fulfilling lives throughout our lifespan, individuals, community members, and program leaders need to plan with intention to engage, include, and learn from older adults of all ages and all different walks of life. This intentionally inclusive planning includes listening and learning what matters and elevating this information through leadership and advocacy to ensure that older adults continue to have a seat at the table, especially later in life.
At the Inclusion Summit, participants will explore how to engage in this work within their community, no matter their role - as a lifelong community leader, healthcare provider, funder, advocate or legislative representative, or organizational leader.
BEAS Provider Check-In 4th Tuesday of Every Month
Please contact BEAS@dhhs.nh.gov if you have any questions.
May is Older Americans Month!
Every May, ACL leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). This year's theme is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. Join us in exploring the vital role that connectedness plays in supporting independence and aging in place.
Older Americans Month 2024 | ACL Administration for Community Living
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