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Ageism refers to stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel), and discrimination (how we act) toward others or ourselves based on age. It negatively impacts our health and well-being, our financial security, and the economy. It exists in many forms, influencing everything from personal interactions to public policy, and impacts us at every age.
The good news is that we can do something about it, and we begin by spreading the word on Ageism Awareness Day Oct. 9, 2024.
Ageism Awareness Day is an opportunity to draw attention to the impact of ageism in our society and how we can reframe aging in our communities.
It takes us all working together to #EndAgeism.
Ageism Awareness Day | American Society on Aging (asaging.org)
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 Introducing the On Aging Institute
The programs and resources you know and love from ASA have found a new home in the On Aging Institute—our new virtual hub for the educational programs and resources produced by the American Society on Aging. The Institute will house all of ASA's existing programs, as well as brand-new content, starting with our Foundations of AgeTech Crash Course on Aug. 29.
In the coming months, we are launching new offerings through the On Aging Institute, with the support of Next50. We’ll unveil more courses and educational opportunities—all designed to ensure you have the insights and strategies needed to excel in the aging services field.
Learn more about the Institute on our website.
Welcome to this week’s “AHA Moments,” a weekly news flash regarding key events, happenings, articles, and other relevant information for our stakeholders.
Application for federal digital equity grant now open for NH organizations
Area organizations working with underserved populations can now apply for federal funding to address barriers to digital equity. Digital equity is the effort to expand access to high-speed Internet, and education about its use. The Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, which has $1.25 billion available to distribute, is one of three that promote digital equity and inclusion.
Learn more at: Digital Equity Competitive Grant | BroadbandUSA (ntia.gov)
Did You Know?
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) keeps an updated list of all new and active notices of funding opportunities that support Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) research?
Learn more at: Funding Opportunities | National Institute on Aging (nih.gov)
Let’s Change The Conversation On Aging
The upcoming race for president has put the issue of age firmly in the spotlight and likely had led to conversations across your community. To help guide those conversations and others, the National Center to Reframe Aging is pleased to share its Election Ageism Guide.
Learn more at:
GSA6314 (NCRA Election Ageism Guide)Final.indd (reframingaging.org)
Annual Portsmouth Senior Health and Wellness Expo
Thursday, September 19, 2024
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Community Campus
100 Campus Drive
Portsmouth, NH
Save the date for this great event! To sign up as a vendor, or for more information, please contact Nicole M. Finitsis at nmfinitsis@cityofportsmouth.com
News You Can Use!
The comment period for the Development of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is open. The current edition of the Dietary Guidelines (2020-2025) provides guidance on the entire lifespan, from birth to older adulthood, including pregnancy and lactation. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030 will continue to provide food-based dietary guidance across the entire lifespan to help meet nutrient needs, promote health, and reduce the risk of chronic disease. The deadline to submit comments is October 1st, 2024.
To learn more and get involved, please visit: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/get-involved
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Advocacy Update
NH AHA Advocacy is Focused on Caregivers
If you are or have been a caregiver and would like to share your story, we want to listen. Your firsthand experience as a caregiver will help us better advocate for necessary policy changes. Join NHAHA Advocacy and New Futures for a virtual listening session to share your caregiver story. Your firsthand experience as a caregiver will help us better advocate for state policies that advance healthy aging in New Hampshire.
Two sessions are available: Thursday, September 12 at 1 pm and 4 pm.
Please register at https://new-futures.org/Events or scan the QR code in the image below to receive the Zoom link. We look forward to hearing from you!
If you want to tell your story but not as part of a group listening session, or you are unable to make the listening session please let us know by contacting Martha at mmcleod@new-futures.org or Judith at jjones@new-futures.org.
AHA Advocacy Work Group Meeting
Join us for the September AHA Advocacy Work Group Meeting
September 9, 2024
9:30 am-10:30 am
Join our Zoom Meeting!
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84525087270?from=addon
Meeting ID: 845 2508 7270
One tap mobile: +13017158592,,84525087270#
Sign up for the next NHAHA Quarterly Meeting!
Thursday, September 12, 2024 (in-person only)
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM - Meeting
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM – Optional Lunch (eat-in or grab and go)
Northeast Delta Dental -PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION
2 Delta Drive (Building Two), Concord, NH 03301
Kick off Fall and join with friends, colleagues, and advocates from across the field of aging for an informative and educational half day session!
Highlights will include:
- An engaging and informative panel discussion about the role of NH’s Community Health Workers in supporting older adults
- An overview of the Intergenerational games project from the Community Resilience and Social Equity Lab at St. Anselm’s College
- NHAHA program and advocacy updates
- And much more!
The event is free but pre-registration is required. Register Here
Please note our NEW meeting location-Northeast Delta Dental, 2 Delta Drive, Concord, NH
Sign Up Today!
NH Alliance for Healthy Aging (NHAHA) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webinar: Dismantling Implicit Bias
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Thursday, September 26, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Virtual only
Led by Marguerite A. Fletcher, Esq., the objectives of the Workshop are:
- to explore why doing this work is important, even in communities without much racial diversity, and
- to develop tools for dismantling implicit bias at the personal, interpersonal and institutional levels.
Participants will have the opportunity to interact in small group discussions and will be engaged through guided conversations and case studies. Participants will leave the workshop with an increased understanding and practical tools for identifying and addressing bias.
The webinar is free of charge, but pre-registration is required. Register Here
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