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Twelve percent of New Hampshire's population is 65 and older, and in 20 years this figure will double.
To increase awareness of the challenges of aging and identify ways to ensure the well-being of citizens as they grow older, New Hampshire Public Television and Easter Seals NH/Seniors Count have developed a year-long community outreach project called Seeing Seniors: Shaping The Future of Aging in NH with the aid of a $60,000 grant from Sound Partners for Community Health. |
Loss
For many people, losing a long-time partner means painful loneliness and confusion. In this Seeing Seniors report,
NH Outlook's Phil Vaughn brings us the story of a woman who is learning to cope after losing her husband of nearly 50 years.
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Aging Well
In this edition of NH Outlook's continuing series Seeing Seniors, we look at aging well. Former Portsmouth Mayor Eileen Foley is aging well at 88 and is out with her second book.
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Home Care Industry
In-home care can have a dramatic impact on the quality of life for the elderly. So, it's no surprise that the demand for in-home care professionals is at an all-time high.
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Living in Poverty
According to the latest census figures, 12.5% of seniors living in Coos County live beneath the poverty level. NH Outlook producer Phil Vaughn introduces us to Lionel Caron, a retired business owner who is looking for a job so he can make ends meet.
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Community Life
For some seniors, isolation can be the most difficult aspect of aging. Being active in community life is one way of feeling useful and youthful. Joanne Dodge of Dover is part of Senior Moments theater group.
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Transportation
Being able to get around is something most of us take for granted. Our jobs and other activities depend on it. But for some seniors, traveling is more of a challenge than a right.
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Community Houscalls
We continue our look at the future of aging in the Granite State. As the wave of baby-boomer retirees washes over our demographic landscape, we'll have to find more innovative ways to meet the growing cost of their health needs.
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Caregiving
In this program, we look at caregiving.
For more than 100,000 people in the State, caregiving is an everyday job. Parents become ill and need the help of their children.
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