AARP-American Association of Retired
Persons
Dover Area Chapter #611
Phone: 742-4185
Services of AARP are insurance and discounts on drugs through the
National Chapter; information and referral sessions on health;
nutrition; fire protection and prevention; social security; and
outings. Classes on 55 Alive/Mature Driving, to help Senior
drivers be safer on the roads and to become better drivers.
Meetings Held: St. John's Methodist Church, 28 Cataract Ave.,
Dover, NH 03820. Meetings held on the fourth Thursday of each
month except January, February, July and August. There is a 12:00
pm lunch and social, then the business meeting is called to order
at 12:45 pm.
AGEQUEST, LLC
145 Mirona Road, Suite 200 Portsmouth,NH 03801
(603) 334-6565
AgeQuest, LLC provides assistance to adult children and family
caregivers on New Hampshire's Seacoast who are bumping up against
the challenges of aging. The Seacoast is blessed with excellent
long-term care providers. We help families make the most of the
resources available by providing assistance with needs
assessment, planning, and help with implementation, monitoring
and fine tuning as changes occur. We take a "coach"
approach - tailoring our services to give the level of support
our clients want. We meet in our office at worksites, in private
homes, or extended care facilities.
Nancy Euchner has over 25 years experience in caring for the
elderly in a variety of settings, a passion for working with the
older people and their families, and a real understanding and
respect for the challenges that caregivers face.
We are familiar with the long term care providers of the greater
Seacoast area. Our network includes traditional providers, and
also those with new ideas to provide practical help to elders and
caregivers. If you have a need outside this area, we can use our
contacts to link you up with someone who can help.
Our services start with a phone call or e-mail. Initial
consultation (by phone or in our office) is provided free of
charge. If you are missing work or losing sleep over eldercare
concerns, call today!
COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM (CSFP PROGRAM)
Phone: 332-4358
22 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867
A nutrition program, sponsored by the WIC Program, offers free
nutritious foods. The food is distributed monthly to Strafford
County participants from our Dover and Rochester locations. CSFP
services are free of charge. Eligibility required.
COMMUNITY HOUSE CALLS, INC.
Phone: 1-888-887-0688
Website: www.communityhousecalls.com
With a primary focus on safety and accessibility, Community House
Calls provides comprehensive home maintenance and management
services designed to support individuals in their own homes,
enabling them to live safer, more productive lives. They act as a
safety net for seniors and adults with disabilities, providing
professional services that balance the challenges of aging with
the on-going demands of home ownership.
Community House Calls comprehensive service package includes:
home safety assessments and accessibility evaluations; home
safety/accessibility adaptations and modifications; routine
preventative maintenance programs; seasonal maintenance; home
repairs; home improvements, coordination of home maintenance and
management needs as well as a variety of other services that help
individuals remain safely and comfortably in their own homes for
as long as possible.
Services can be accessed for one-time corrective action or for
long term on-going preventative maintenance and home management
needs. For more information or to receive a brochure, please call
them directly (toll free) at 1-888-887-0688 or visit them at the
above web site.
CROTCHED MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CARE
30 Maplewood Ave., Suite 212, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: (603) 431-3042
Crotched Mountain Community Care provides care management to
elderly and adult disabled individuals on the HCBS (Home
Community Based Services) program. We conduct in-home assessments
and provide ongoing monitoring of services to enable clients to
remain living in their homes. We work closely with area home
health agencies and other community providers to coordinate the
care our clients need to increase their independence and safety
in the home setting.
DOVER SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - DOVER AREA SENIOR SERVICE
COUNCIL
Phone: 742-6916
35 Third Street, Dover, NH 03820
Offers opportunities for learning, social recreation, day and
extended trips, and monthly get-togethers. Age 50 and older, and
handicapped adults.
ELDER OPTIONS
Phone: 569- 1865
PO Box 299, Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896
Services Offered: Elder Care planning. By appointment. Service is
state-wide. Fee for services.
ELDERLY AND ADULT SERVICES, BUREAU OF
Phone: 332-9120 or 1-800-862-5300 ext. 123
Fax: 335-5993
150 Wakefield Street, Ste. 22, Rochester, NH 03867-1309
State Office: Phone: 1-800-351-1888
129 Pleasant St., Brown Building, Concord, NH 03301
The Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services (BEAS) provides social
and supportive services to elderly adult or persons living with
disabilities/chronic illnesses. Some of the services available
are: case management, counseling, adult group day care, adult
in-home care, home-delivered and congregate meals, homemaker
services, emergency support, transportation, and respite care. In
addition, special programs also available are: Alzheimer's
Disease and Related Disorder Program:
1-800-351-1888 or 1-800-852-3345 ext. 4687
Information and referral for families and professionals,
including New Hampshire's Family Care Guide - a comprehensive
caregivers manual, lending library of books and videotapes,
consultations and presentations to general public, agencies and
facilities.
Adult Protection Services: 332-9120 or
1-800-862-5300 ext. 123
Or State Office 1-800-949-0470.
Within BEAS, the Office of Community Services receives and
investigates reports of alleged abuse, neglect or exploitation of
elderly adults/persons with disabilities/chronic illnesses.
Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman:
Phone: 1-800-442-5640 or (603)271-4375
For assistance to residents of Long Term Care Facilities (such as
nursing homes, residential care homes), in resolving complaints
made by residents or on behalf of a resident.
Senior Citizens Law Project Advice Line:
Phone: 1-888-353-9944
For legal questions involving civil matters, not criminal, such
as Medicare/Medicaid, nursing home, pensions, consumer, and
family issues.
New Hampshire Help Line: 1-800-852-3388
24 hour, 7 days a week service.
FRIENDS FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM
Phone: 692-6540
28 Franklin Street, Suite 311, Somersworth, NH 03878
The Friends Foster Grandparent Program bridges generations by
encouraging income eligible men and women, 60 years of age and
older to work with exceptional or special needs children in a
variety of educational settings. In return, these volunteers
receive an hourly, tax-free stipend, transportation
reimbursement, daily meal, yearly physical, accident and
liability insurance, community involvement, and the love of a
child.
H2U AT PORTSMOUTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Phone: 1-800-81 1-2513
Is a national, hospital-based program open to anyone fifty-plus.
It is a not-for-profit organization sponsored locally by
Portsmouth Regional Hospital. The mission of the organization is
to promote health and healthy lifestyles through resources and
experiences. Annual membership is only $15. For an informational
packet, please call 1-800-81 1-2513.
HOMEMAKERS OF STRAFFORD COUNTY, THE
Phone: 335-1770 or 1-800-660-1770 Fax: 335-1771
215 Rochester Hill Road
Rochester,NH 03867
Website: www.thehomemakers.org
Email: hsc@gwi.net
Complete home health care, home support; and adult medical/social
day care services. Incorporated in 1974, The Homemakers provides
comprehensive and cost-effective health care services to
residents of Strafford County. Services include: skilled nursing,
rehabilitative therapies, medical social work, home health aide,
homemaker, in-home care provider, Alzheimer's respite, Safe at
Home, and adult day care. The Homemakers also provides community
wellness programs including flu clinics, a Strong Living (weight
training) program, Aerobics of the Mind, Alzheimer's Education
for Caregivers, an Alzheimer's Support Group, and a TOPS (Take
Off Pounds Sensibly) program. Medicare/Medicaid certified and
accepts third party insurance. A member of the Home Care
Association of New Hampshire.
NH DEPT. OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Child Support Service: 150 Wakefield
Street, Rochester, NH Phone: 332-9120 Open Monday thru Friday 8
am to 4:30 pm.
Division of Family Assistance: 150
Wakefield Street, Rochester. Phone: 332-9120 Open Monday thru
Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm. Responsible for administering programs to
provide financial and medical assistance to people in NH who are
in need and meet eligibility requirements. Financial Assistance
Programs: Old Age Assistance, Aid to Needy, Aid to the Blind, Aid
to Permanently and Totally Disabled, Temporary Aid for Needy
Families. Medical Assistance: Medicaid is designed to help
persons with limited income obtain medical services. Food Stamps:
Administers Food Stamp Program.
Division of Children, Youth & Family Services:
150 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH.
Phone: 332-9120
Open: Monday thru Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm.
Protective services, investigation of abuse and neglect,
placement of children in foster homes, adoption service and
counseling for unwed mothers and adoptive parents.
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services:
150 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867.
Phone: 332-9120 or 1-800-862-5300 Fax: 335-5993
State Office: 129 Pleasant Street, State Office Park
South, Concord, NH 03301.
Phone: 271-4680 or 1-800-351-1888 Fax: 271-4643
TDD Access 1-800-735-2964
The Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services (BEAS) provides social
and supportive services to elderly adult or persons living with
disabilities/chronic illnesses. Some of the services available
are: case
management, counseling, adult group day care, adult in-home care,
home-delivered and congregate meals, homemaker's services,
emergency support, transportation, and respite care. In addition,
special programs also available are:
Alzheimer's sDisease and Related Disorder Program:
Phone 1-800-351-1888 or 1-800-852-3345 ext. 4687
Information and referral for families and professionals,
including New Hampshire's Family Care Guide - a comprehensive
caregivers manual, lending library of books and videotapes,
consultations and presentations to general public, agencies and
facilities.
Adult Protection Services:
Phone: 332-9120 or 1-800-862-5300
State Office Phone: 271-4680 or 1-800-351-1888
Within DEAS, the Office of Community Services receives and
investigates reports of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation
of elderly adults/persons with disabilities/chronic illnesses.
Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman:
Phone: 1-800-422-5640
For assistance to residents of Long Term Care Facilities (such as
nursing homes, residential care home) in resolving complaints
made by residents or on behalf of a resident.
Senior Citizens Law ProjectAdvice Line:
Phone: 1-888-353-9944
For legal questions involving civil matters, not criminal, such
as Medicare/Medicaid, nursing home, pensions, consumer and family
issues.
ROCHESTER DISTRICT VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
"YOURVNA"
Phone: 332-1133 Fax: 332-9223
178 Farmington Road, Rochester, NH 03867
Website: www.yourvna.org
E-mail: judy@yourvna.org
Complete home health care agency serving the communities of
Strafford and Rockingham Counties since 1913. Services include
skilled nursing, licensed nursing assistants, rehabilitative
therapies and medical social workers.
Many specialty services including certified wound/ostomy care,
psychiatric care, lactation consultant, diabetic educator,
intravenous therapy, maternal wellness, telehealth, disease
management program, long range planning, and adult health
screening clinics. Also a support services program that includes
personal care service providers, homemakers, staff companions
& in-home providers.
Medicare Certified/Medicaid Provider & Private Insurances
accepted.
ROCKINGHAM VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION & HOSPICE
Phone: Toll Free 1-800-540-2981: orPortsmouth436-7372; Exeter
772-2981; or Derry 432-7776.
Rockingham Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is a
community-based, non-profit Home Health agency that serves the
adult population of Rockingham County, NH, as well as the
communities of Durham and Lee. More than 100 years ago,
Rockingham VNA & Hospice was born out of the traditional
values of neighbors helping neighbors. We continue this
longstanding history of responding to the needs of our service
communities and truly value our reputation as "a neighbor
you can rely on."
Visiting Nurse 4th Wednesday of every month from 10 am to 12
noon. Recreational trips and activities. Call to register if
planning to attend.
RVNA & Hospice offers the following comprehensive home health
services: Skilled nursing care; Physical therapy; Occupational
therapy; Speech therapy; Wound Care-enterostomal therapist;
Certified diabetes educators; Registered dietician; Medical
social work services; Home health aide care; Falls risk reduction
program; Orthopedic pre-op program; HealthWatch personal response
system; Hospice care; Bridge program; Bereavement & spiritual
care; Pain management/symptom relief.
Our care providers work as teams in designated geographic area;
these care teams in the Seacoast, Exeter, and Derry/Salem regions
work with physicians, volunteers, patients and their families to
provide quality personalized care. In addition to offering
high-quality home health and hospice care, we provide various
community outreach programs and services: Community Clinics &
Screenings; Support Groups; Walk Club-Exeter; Health Education
Programs.
For further information, or to inquire about volunteer
opportunities, please call one of the numbers above.
SEACOAST HOSPICE
Phone: 749-4300 or 1-800-362-5376
642 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820
Website: www.seacoasthospice.org
As end-of-life specialists for more than 25 years, Seacoast
Hospice helps children and adults attain the highest quality
of living. Our doctors, nurses, and nursing assistants make house
calls and help manage medical and personal care needs. We supply
medical equipment, supplies, and medications at no additional
cost: Seacoast Hospice works hand-in-hand with the patient and
family and the family physician. We can help.
With fully staffed offices in Dover and Exeter, and a Portsmouth
mini-office, Seacoast Hospice provides comprehensive care and
support to Strafford and Rockingham County residents. Community
members can also avail themselves of Grief Support Groups,
specialized lending libraries, and Educational Speaking programs.
Founded by volunteers from the community, and sustained by
community support through volunteerism and donations, Seacoast
Hospice is an essential part of A Caring Community, Making a
Difference, Every Day.
SENIOR CITIZEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Phone: 862-2015
UNH Continuing Education, 6 Garrison Ave., Durham, NH.
Registration Hours: Monday thru Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm. (Closed
on |Holidays.)
This program provides NH residents 65 years old and over with
waivers on tuition for credit or non-credit courses, up to two
courses per semester. Cannot be taken for economic gain, and does
not apply to Interhostel and special conferences and workshops.
SERVICE LINK OF STRAFFORD COUNTY
Phone: 1-866-634-9412 or 332-7398 Fax: 335-8010
1 Wakefield St., Suite 306, Rochester, NH 03867
Website: www.servicelink.org
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Evening and weekend appointments available as requested.
Community based resources for seniors, adults with disabilities
and chronic illness, their families and caregivers. Provides
information about available services and supports healthy and
independent living. We can help connect you to services including
home care options, caregiver supports, prescription assistance,
wellness education, long term care planning, employment issues,
volunteer opportunities, health care options, and much more.
Assistance is available over the phone, in our office, or through
home or community visits. All services are free of charge - one
call is all it takes to begin exploring the options available.
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Phone: 433-0716
Federal Bldg., 80 Daniel St., Portsmouth, NH 03801
Hours: Monday thru Friday 9 am to 4 pm.
Responsible for providing monthly social security benefits to
retired or disabled workers or their survivors. Also provides
monthly cash benefits to people in need who are 65 or older,
blind or disabled under Supplemental Security Income Program.
Hospital & medical insurance/Medicare Program.
STRAFFORD COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAM & MEALS ON WHEELS
Phone: 692-4211 Fax: 692-2877
9 Bartlett Ave., PO Box 31, Somersworth, NH 03878
Provides noon-time meals five days a week, Monday thru Friday for
persons age 60 and over. Dining halls are presently located in
Dover, Farmington, Rochester, and Somersworth. Home delivered
meals and Meals On Wheels assists qualified seniors and disabled
individuals who are unable to prepare meals for themselves.