State Profile: New Hampshire
Welcome to the New Hampshire State Profile Page! This page features a sample of survey and research results from a comprehensive review of state and local home modification activities across the country. It has a special focus on the aging population and the efforts of State Units on Aging, Area Agencies on Aging, and Native American aging service programs that are funded by the Older Americans Act Title VI Grants for Indian Tribal Organizations.
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SPOTLIGHT ON STATE LEVEL HOME MODIFICATION ACTIVITIES
This section shares information that demonstrates the need for home modification in this state and highlights some of the state's important home modification efforts, policies, and funding sources.
This report by the USC Fall Prevention Center of Excellence and ADvancing States reports on a national survey
State Units on Aging (SUAs) are designated state-level agencies that develop and administer state plans that advocate for and provide assistance, including home modifications or repairs, to older residents, their families, and adults with physical disabilities. SUAs administer funds, including Older Americans Act funds, which may be used to support home modification or repair services through local Area Agencies on Aging and other state and local entities.
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NH Choices for Independence Waiver
This waiver provides a range of service choices that help older adults and adults with chronic illnesses to continue living independently in their own homes, including home modifications and repairs. It is administered by the Bureau of Adult and Aging Services (BAAS) as an integrated delivery effort between BAAS, provider agencies, and Case Managers.
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Caregiver Support Services
Through the National Family Caregiver Program, the Bureau of Adult & Aging Care Services and the Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) provide services to support the caregiving experience, including home modifications.
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NH Acquired Brain Disorder Waiver
This waiver offers individuals with brain disorders and traumatic brain injuries acquired after age 22 and before age 60 supports and services within their own communities through 10 designated area agencies located throughout the state. Services include Family Support Services such as environmental modifications to assist families in caring for a family member at home.
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Developmental Disabilities Waivers
This home and community-based services waiver provides services to individuals who, without the provision of such services, would require care in an intermediate care facility. Services may include environmental modifications.
SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL HOME MODIFICATION EFFORTS
This section shares information that demonstrates the need for home modification in this state and highlights some of the state's important home modification efforts, policies, and funding sources.
This Data Brief highlights key findings from the 2019 National Survey of Area Agencies on Aging on how Area Agencies on Aging are providing and funding home modification and repair activities. It was developed by the USC Fall Prevention Center of Excellence in partnership with the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging as part of the Administration for Community Living project, “Promoting Aging in Place by Enhancing Access to Home Modifications.”
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Home Access Modifications
Granite State Independent Living, a statewide non-profit Center for Independent Living, serves individuals living with disabilities and older adults. It provides the Home Access Modifications Program, which is administered by seven local agencies. Local trained staff advise on accessibility, create a plan, identify funding sources for home modifications, and provide referrals to licensed vendors throughout the State of New Hampshire. Services include, but are not limited to: wheelchair ramps, grab bars, bathroom modifications, stair lifts, and durable medical equipment.
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Falls Prevention Initiative
Founded in 1968 as an education and research organization for the New Hampshire Hospital Association (NHHA), the Foundation for Healthy Communities was reorganized in 1995 to meet the needs of a changing healthcare system. The Foundation is a partnership between New Hampshire hospitals, health plans, home care agencies, community organizations, and other healthcare stakeholders, focusing on quality of care, access to health services, and prevention as the major priorities of work. The Foundation partners with the New Hampshire Falls Risk Reduction Task Force, a coalition of professionals from across disciplines who are committed to reducing the risk and number of falls among the state’s older adult (65 plus) population.