Financial Abuse Specialty Team (FAST) Conference
  On June 2, 2026, eleven staff from BAAS Adult Protective Services attended the annual FAST (Financial Abuse Specialty Team) of NH Northern New England Conference. The theme for this year’s conference was Hear Their Voices; Share Our Resources.
The conference which was held at St. Anselm’s College Institute of Politics focused on protecting New Hampshire’s most vulnerable citizens from financial exploitation and abuse. Financial exploitation of older adults continues to be a growing and complex problem in NH and nationwide.
  Across New Hampshire, older adults and people with physical disabilities receive publicly funded long-term services and supports (LTSS) at home. This allows individuals to access services in the community and reduces strain on care facilities, but there is limited data on how participants feel about the services they receive, and if those services meet their needs. The National Core Indicators – Aging and Disability (NCI-AD TM) survey, an effort by the Bureau of Adult and Aging Services, fills this gap. The standardized survey collects valuable feedback directly from the individuals receiving care.
During 2024–2025, approximately 400 Choices for Independence (CFI) participants were invited to share their experiences through the National Core Indicators–Aging and Disabilities (NCI-AD) Survey. The University of New Hampshire (UNH) Center on Aging and Community Living (CACL) was contracted to conduct the surveys, offering participants flexible options including in-person interviews, telephone calls, and teleconferencing. Participation was entirely voluntary and anonymous, and choosing not to participate had no impact on services received. Participants also had the option to have a trusted, non-paid support person present during portions of the interview, helping ensure accessibility and meaningful participation.
The information collected through these surveys provides valuable insights for New Hampshire. Survey findings are being used to strengthen long-term services and supports (LTSS) policies, guide quality improvement efforts, and enable New Hampshire to compare its performance with national benchmarks. In addition, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has identified NCI-AD™ as an approved tool for measuring participant experience within the CMS Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Quality Measure Set. As a result, New Hampshire is well positioned to meet federal quality reporting expectations while continuing to elevate participant voices as a key component of quality assessment and improvement.
Click below to view the 2024-2025 NCI-AD Adult Consumer Survey New Hampshire specific report.
New Law Strengthens Support for Family and Kinship Caregivers in New Hampshire
Governor Kelly Ayotte recently signed Senate Bill 608 into law, expanding supports for grandparents, relatives, and family caregivers who play a critical role in caring for children and adults across New Hampshire.
The new law improves access to the New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship Program for retired grandparents and other relatives who are raising children. It also reduces financial barriers for many kinship caregivers by eliminating childcare scholarship cost-sharing requirements for eligible children in kinship care.
In addition to supporting families raising children, the legislation recognizes the important role family caregivers play in helping older adults and individuals with disabilities remain in their homes and communities. The law directs the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services to pursue federal approval to expand caregiver supports available through the Choices for Independence (CFI) and Acquired Brain Disorder (ABD) Medicaid waiver programs.
Potential services may include caregiver education and training, counseling, peer support, caregiver assessments, and other resources designed to strengthen caregiver capacity and well-being.
Family caregivers are a cornerstone of New Hampshire's long-term services and supports system. Every day, spouses, adult children, relatives, friends, and neighbors provide assistance that helps individuals maintain independence, avoid unnecessary institutional care, and remain connected to their communities. Supporting caregivers is an important component of New Hampshire's broader efforts to build a sustainable and person-centered System of Care for Healthy Aging.
Adult care center at NH high school brings students, seniors together for shared activities, lessons
 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), held on June 15, raises awareness and promotes action to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults. Resources from the National Center on Elder Abuse help communities identify, respond to, and prevent harm while supporting inclusive, respectful aging. Events like Walk for WEAAD, for which registration opened on April 15, offer ways to get involved.
Learn more, help spread the word, or submit an event for WEAAD.
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From now through June 15th, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), we're inviting you to log activity minutes, build community, and get moving for elder justice! Whether you're walking, stretching, lifting, cycling, or dancing — every minute counts toward raising awareness of elder abuse.
Join the Challenge in 3 easy steps:
- Sign up on the YuMuuv mobile app or website using the code “WEAAD-2026”
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Create or join a team with colleagues, friends, or family
- Sync your device or manually log your activity minutes
Learn more at ncea.usc.edu/weaad/#move4weaad
Help Prevent Medicare Fraud: Connect with New Hampshire's Senior Medicare Patrol
Every state plus Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and D.C. has a Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program. The state locator has so much information about the SMP, like their website, toll-free, upcoming events, and links to their social media. Find your state at smpresource.org/locator/.
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For people with disabilities, older adults, and young families, access to outdoor recreation elevates quality of life and keeps people connected to nature and to each other. This tool was created by and will be continuously updated by the DD Council.
If you know of an accessible recreation opportunity in NH that you don’t see on the map, please send all input to Chase.G.Eagleson@ddc.nh.gov |
Distant Hill Gardens & Nature Trail in Walpole, NH announces an exciting new opportunity designed to reduce barriers and expand access to the outdoors for individuals in our community with the launch of their Trail Accessibility Program. Distant Hill is offering use of their new TerrainHopper, free of charge by reservation, to individuals with mobility limitations for up to two hours between May 1 and October 31.
TerrainHopper is an all-terrain, electric-powered mobility device that allows individuals with mobility disabilities, impairments, and limitations to explore nature trails and parts of the gardens that may otherwise be difficult to navigate. Through this program, individuals can reserve and use the TerrainHopper to experience their trail system in a safe and engaging way with the support of staff and volunteer trail guides. The TerrainHopper also makes it possible for wheelchair users to access the gardens and the majority of on-site workshops
For questions or more information contact Hannah Silverblank, Trail Accessibility Program Coordinator.
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Future In Sight, in partnership with the Governor’s Commission on Disability, offers a NH Telecommunications Equipment Assistance Program (NH-TEAP) to help residents with vision, hearing, speech, or mobility challenges access affordable, accessible phones, plus training for emergency services. Qualified individuals can receive devices at up to 50% off, with some fully covered. Visit the website, call 603-224-4039 or email services@futureinsight.org to get started.
Session Announcement: Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
Community of Practice session scheduled for Wednesday June 24th.
The Challenge: Most frontline supervisors are promoted because they excelled in direct support—yet they often step into leadership with little to no training. How do we give them the tools to thrive, inspire their teams, and reshape the future of our services?
The Session: Join us for our final in this series Community of Practice sessions in June. We will dive into a quick case study of an effective blended learning program for supervisors, followed by small-group discussions to share strategies on providing both formal and informal professional development.
What You’ll Walk Away With:
• An Assessment: Reflect on and evaluate your current approach to supervisor support.
• Best Practices: Learn how competency-based training and blended learning can accelerate development.
• Actionable Ideas: Return to work with a practical list of resources to cultivate leaders at all levels—including those leading without a management title.
• 📅 Date: Wednesday June 24th
• ⏰ Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm
• Join your colleagues from around the state!
 SPRING NEWSLETTER
The NH Alliance for Healthy Aging Direct Care Workforce Workgroup is hosting a free webinar on June 17th: “The Road Ahead: Policy, Trends and State Strategies to Strengthen the Direct Care Workforce.” This session will explore how federal and state policy changes are shaping the direct care workforce in New Hampshire and highlight efforts through the Division of Long-Term Services and Supports at the NH Department of Health and Human Services to strengthen and support this essential sector. Discussion will include recommendations and opportunities moving forward and how you can get involved. Featured presenters include:
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Jake McDonald Senior Policy Advocacy Specialist, PHI
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Wendi Aultman Bureau Chief, Bureau of Adult & Aging Services, DHHS
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Kris Foss Direct Support Workforce SolutionsInstitute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota
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Serena Lowe Founder & Principal, AnereS Strategies
Whether you work directly in aging and long-term care, shape policy decisions, or rely on care systems in your community, this conversation will provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead for New Hampshire’s direct care workforce.
Learn More and Sign Up
The NHAHA June Quarterly Meeting is Coming Up Soon!
The NHAHA June Quarterly Meeting is just over three weeks away on June 18, from 9:00–11:30 AM. Attendees will leave equipped with new resources, updates, and engaging conversations about aging across New Hampshire. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with partners and discover timely information shaping the field. You’ll hear about:
- Insights from the first year of NH’s National Core Indicators-Aging and Disabilities (NCI-AD) Survey Results
- Services and supports for veterans, including how they differ from VA resources
- Assistive technology solutions supporting independence for older adults (ATinNH)
- NHAHA updates and advocacy priorities
RSVP by June 16 to save your spot and join the conversation.
Upcoming Partner Events
- NH Falls Risk Reduction Task Force Annual Falls Conference
The NH Falls Risk Reduction Task Force Annual Falls Conference, “Fall Prevention Across the Care Continuum,” will take place June 3 from 8:15 AM–3:00 PM via Zoom, bringing together clinical, community, and home-based perspectives on reducing fall risk. The program will feature evidence-based implementation strategies, acute care challenges like delirium and cognitive impairment, and practical approaches to mobility, rehabilitation, and home safety. Register Now
- Financial Abuse Awareness Conference
The NH FAST (financial abuse specialty team) is joining with AARP to present their annual financial abuse conference on June 2 at Saint Anselm College in Manchester. The theme for this year’s conference is “Hear their voices; Share our resources” and is focused on listening to the victims of financial abuse and sharing experiences as professionals in successful interventions, investigations, and prosecutions of these crimes.
Explore the full event details, including the schedule and ticket information.
- NH Property Tax Relief Program Open for Applications Through June 30
NH Fiscal Policy Institute (NHFPI) is accepting applications through June 30, 2026, providing income-based assistance to eligible homeowners earning under $37,000 (individuals) or $47,000 (couples or heads of household). A recent NH Fiscal Policy Institute (NHFPI) analysis highlights ongoing underutilization of the program, noting that many eligible homeowners, including older adults, people with disabilities, and veterans, may not be aware of available relief.
Apply by June 30, 2026 online through Granite Tax Connect or download and print the form and send it by mail to the NH Department of Revenue Administration.
 
Protecting Seniors with Dementia from Scams and Financial Fraud
 Scammers steal an estimated $7 billion from older adults each year, with individuals living with dementia facing even greater risk due to changes in memory and decision-making that can make fraud harder to detect. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America offers practical strategies for caregivers to reduce risk and strengthen everyday protections:
S — Solidify good security practices, such as reminders about not sharing sensitive information
A — Apply blocking tools for calls, texts, emails, and online threats
F — Find someone to help monitor bank and credit activity for unusual transactions
E — Establish financial safeguards like account alerts and credit freezes
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