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ServiceLink
ServiceLink is the NH Department of Health and Human Services’ Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) network. ServiceLink is fee-free.
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Mary Gale Flex Fund
The Mary Gale Fund gives temporary financial support to low income women, age 65 or older, living in the Greater Manchester area. We have helped pay for short-term services/items generally not covered by any other source such as medication, food, in-home assistance, clothing, and minor appliances.
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Call or Text 988 and Push 1 for Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call 988 and push 1 or text 988 any time, day or night, for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text the NH Response Team anytime, day or night, at 1-833-710-6477.
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Manchester VA Medical Center
Manchester VA Healthcare System offers various medical and clinical services for Veterans. The healthcare teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers.
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White River Junction VA Medical Center
White River Junction VA Healthcare System offers various medical and clinical services for Veterans in Vermont and western New Hampshire. The healthcare teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers.
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For Caregivers
Choosing the right kind of care for a loved one who needs daily assistance due to injury, illness or age is one of the most difficult decisions. To help you balance all your caregiving responsibilities, we’ve created this list of resources to reference at any time.
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Facts About Disabilities
We’re working alongside the disability community to advance full equity, inclusion and access for people with disabilities.
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Caregiver Tip Sheet – Toileting
Incontinence can become an issue as the disease progresses into the middle to late stages of dementia.
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Caregiver Tip Sheet – Suspicions & Delusions
Suspicions and delusions can develop in later stages of dementia. Confusion, memory loss and inability to retain information are factors that contribute to the suspicion and delusions.
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Caregiver Tip Sheet – Sundowning
“Sundowning” is a term used for individuals living with dementia who may show behaviors in the late afternoon or evening.
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Caregiver Tip Sheet – Resistance
When encountering resistance, it is important to develop different strategies to provide the care and support without offending, upsetting or overwhelming the individual living with dementia.
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Caregiver Tip Sheet – Repetition
The ability to recall recent conversations or events becomes increasingly difficult as the dementia progresses.