 Together we can change the way our communities talk about aging!
This May, join the National Center to Reframe Aging in celebrating Older Americans Month (OAM) with their new Reframing to Flip the Script Toolkit. The toolkit includes a webinar archive, messaging tips, and ready-to-use tools to help you highlight the strengths and contributions of older adults.
Whether you're hosting an event, posting on social media, or writing an opinion piece, this toolkit will help us all communicate in ways that reflect the entire story of aging. We are all aging and have a stake in addressing negative stereotypes of aging during OAM and all year long. Together we can change attitudes towards aging!
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Dear friends and partners of The National Center to Reframe Aging,
May is Older Americans Month (OAM), and we are thrilled to join in on the festivities to spread awareness of the wonderful contributions of older Americans and programs that support us all as we age.
In recognition of this year’s OAM theme—Flip the Script on Aging—the National Center to Reframe Aging has released a new toolkit designed to help audiences celebrate with reframed messaging. The toolkit features resources, shareable videos, and a webinar archive featuring tips to reframe for OAM.
Whether you're hosting an event, posting on social media, or writing an opinion piece, this toolkit will help us all communicate in ways that reflect the entire story of aging. We are all aging and have a stake in addressing negative stereotypes of aging during OAM and all year long.
We appreciate your support in sharing the toolkit with your network. Please see graphics and language enclosed.
Regards,
The National Center to Reframe Aging Team
Duff, Toumpas Push for Funding for State Commission on Aging
Laurie Duff, chair of the New Hampshire Commission on Aging, and Nick Toumpas, former Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, recently authored an opinion piece in the New Hampshire Union Leader, urging the New Hampshire Legislature to retain funding for the Commission in FY 26-27 budget. The two outlined the impact of the Commission on communities across the State, describing it as, “a key facilitator and liaison between advocates and the Legislature.”
  
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Congratulations to the Adult Protective Services Graduates from ILP in April 2025! |
 APS staff from left to right (* denotes ILP graduate): *Kristy Turner, APSW, *Lisa Bell, APSW, *Tanya Delisle, APSW, *Sean Meffert, APSW, Julie Lane-Sommers, APS Assistant Administrator, Gregory Martin, BAAS Legal Counsel, Celyne Godbout, APS Supervisor, *Cheri Leach, APSW
Nursing Program Senior Capstone Projects
Focus on Aging
 Wendi Aultman, the Bureau Chief for the NH Bureau of Adult and Aging Services, proudly supported the class of 2025 from the New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI) Nursing Program during their inspiring Senior Capstone projects and presentations. The Award Ceremony and Exhibition, highlighting the students' hard work, took place on May 1, 2025, at the beautiful NHTI campus. Many of the Capstone projects embraced important themes such as combating ageism, fostering age-friendly communities, and enhancing disaster preparedness for older adults. This remarkable showcase reflects the dedication and compassion of the future nursing professionals, paving the way for a brighter and more inclusive future for all.
May is Older Americans Month
A time to celebrate the resilience, contributions and stories of older adults in communities nationwide. At BAAS, we recognize the vital role older adults play and the importance of ensuring they have the support and services needed to thrive. Join us in honoring them this month and beyond! Visit the OAM website for activity ideas and materials to help you celebrate, including this year’s poster, social media content, and more.
#OlderAmericansMonth
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Time: 8:45 AM to 9:00 AM - Optional networking
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM - Meeting
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Optional Lunch (eat-in or grab and go)
Location: (In-person only)
Northeast Delta Dental
2 Delta Drive (Building Two), Concord, NH 03301
Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 10 at 4:30 PM
A confirmation of your registration will be sent to you immediately after you register. Meeting reminders will be sent out periodically leading up to the meeting.
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Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults, but many falls are preventable. In this in-depth article, experts share tips on reducing fall risk, from improving balance to making your home safer. Learn about the causes of falls, how to prevent them, and what to do if one happens. |
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The 2025 New Hampshire Healthy Aging Data Report
is available online at healthyagingdatareports.org.
We invite you to explore this resource to better
understand the residents in your local community,
the Granite state, and New England.
Research by the UMass Boston Gerontology Institute with support provided by the Point32Health Foundation.
The new report was released May 8, 2025.
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Could music improve the health of older adults?
What happens in our brains when we hear our favorite song? There's growing scientific interest in music’s potential to improve the health of older adults and their caregivers. Hear from scientists as they discuss their research on music and aging.
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 Supporting Older Americans' Basic Needs
Justice in Aging recently released an issue brief, as well as a fact sheet, on Supporting Older Americans' Basic Needs, which highlights the essential role federal programs play in helping older adults meet their basic needs. The brief emphasizes how programs like Medicare and Medicaid, along with income support, housing, and food assistance, are critical in ensuring the health and economic security of older adults, particularly those with limited resources. It also underscores the need for continued policy efforts to strengthen these supports for older Americans. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) published an article on "Offering Age-Friendly Care by Starting with What Matters Most". The article discusses a healthcare approach based on the 4Ms: What Matters, Medication, Mentation and Mobility. What Matters is at the center of age-friendly care. The article also shares a toolkit from Patient Priorities Care, which consists of age-friendly resources for health professionals to identify What Matters most to each older adult and how to align care to their priorities.
Click here to read the article and access the toolkit.
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