Advocates New Hampshire

05/05/2026

Huzzah!!
Maria is now officially licensed as a Public Guardian in the state of New Hampshire and can take court appointed cases in addition to private advocacy clients! ⚖️🎉

02/20/2026

World Day of Social Justice
Social justice means access to dignity, voice, and protection—especially for those who are most vulnerable.

Today, we recognize the importance of systems that center equity, autonomy, and human rights. In our work, social justice shows up in the everyday: advocating for the least restrictive alternatives, honoring individual choice, and ensuring that people are not forgotten simply because they are aging, disabled, or isolated.

Justice isn’t abstract. It’s personal. And it’s ongoing.

❤️

02/16/2026

Our democracy is built on principles—not personalities.
Among them: dignity, equality, and the protection of those most vulnerable.

Leadership, at its best, honors these values not only in words, but in action—through justice, ethical decision-making, and care for human rights.

Today, we reflect on the responsibility that comes with leadership and the ongoing work of upholding dignity for all.

02/14/2026

❤️ Love Has No Age Limit ~Valentine’s Day in Nursing Homes & Senior Communities ❤️
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for candlelit dinners and chocolates ~ it’s a chance to celebrate connection in all its forms, especially for older adults living in nursing homes, assisted living, or long-term care.

This year, volunteers across the country are spreading joy through programs like the Cupid Crew, delivering roses and Valentine’s cards to nursing home residents to build connections and reduce isolation.

For many residents, love looks like:
🌹 Decades-long partnerships and shared memories
👫 Friendships born in community spaces
📞 Cherished phone calls and visits from family
❤️ Compassionate moments with staff and caregivers

Research on long-term care emphasizes the deep value of relationship-based connection — friendships and meaningful bonds help residents feel understood, secure, and at home.

This Valentine’s Day, let’s remind ourselves:
Love isn’t about age — it’s about connection, dignity, and shared humanity.
💌 Share love with someone today — a visit, a call, a card, or a moment of presence.

01/28/2026

The National Guardianship Association and its members are guided by a list of ethical principles which are reflected in our Standards of Practice.
To read in English or Spanish: https://www.guardianship.org/standards/

01/23/2026

We want to hear from you.
North Country Healthcare is hosting a series of community listening sessions. These conversations offer an opportunity for community members to share their experiences with local healthcare and provide input to help inform future planning.
We hope you will join us and take part in the conversation.
Visit northcountryhealth.org/nch-listens for more information and to reserve your seat today!

01/23/2026

01/16/2026

🧩🗺️ A pause to ponder…
That person or place you thought of ~
the one you’d call first if something changed ~
Will they still be there in ten years?
Still able?
Still available?
Still in a position to help?
This isn’t about doubt or fear.
It’s about noticing how much our plans rely on people and places we assume will stay the same.
🔍📦
The goal isn’t certainty.
It’s familiarity, dignity, and trust.
Orientation today makes tomorrow gentler.

01/15/2026

TL;DR: What does Advocates NH do?
Tell me like I am a five-year-old.

When life changes and you’re thinking…
“what the heck do we do?”

We help take care of people.
We help make sure they are safe.
We help families know what to do.

We help families figure out what’s next, without panic or pressure.

🧭 Our services include:
• Guardianship of the person (health & care decisions)
• Financial guardianship / conservatorship
• Representative payee service
• Care coordination planning & placement support
• Mediation for families in conflict
• Financial guardianship/conservatorship

01/13/2026

Reporting elder abuse can help protect vulnerable adults. Here’s how you can report elder abuse and dependent adult abuse.