Area Agencies on Aging (AAA): What is an Area Agency on Aging?

AAA services are provided by the New Hampshire Bureau of Edlerly and Adult Services (BEAS).

State Government:

• Attorney General’s Office
• Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services
• Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program – established in each state by the Older Americans’ Act to enhance the quality of life, improve care, protect rights, and promote the dignity of residents in a long-term care facility.
• Medicaid Office
• State Committee on Aging – members identify concerns of older citizens and make recommendations to the BEAS

State Agencies and Non-Profits:

• AARP of New Hampshire
• Alzheimer’s Association – New Hampshire Chapter
• Prescription Drug Assistance for Adults and Seniors – listing of resources
• Senior Wellness Programs – listing of senior centers with wellness initiatives

Legal Services:

• New Hampshire Legal Services – serving New Hampshire’s low-income population
• New Hampshire Legal Assistance – offering legal services in civil matters to seniors and eligibile low-income persons

Reports and Information:

• ServiceLink! – a statewide network of community-based connections for elders, adults with disabilities and their families
• State Plan on Aging

Should your New Hampshire agency be listed here? Contact Elder Guru