[Opinion] Report find social isolation is prevalent among NH's aging population

Report find social isolation is prevalent among NH's aging population

The report said that a quarter of the state’s older population lives alone, with the majority residing in rural areas.

(Opinion) NH needs a Commission on Aging ... now - NH Business Review

Polly Campion BY POLLY CAMPION AND LAURIE HARDING Recently, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted to zero out the budget of the New Hampshire Commission on Aging. Established in 2019, this 26-member, volunteer-driven agency advises the governor and General Court on critical policies and planning for our rapidly aging population. New Hampshire is the second-oldest state in the nation, and our median age is rising — by 2030, older adult…