Welcome to the August NHCarePath e-newsletter
NHCarePath Leadership at DHHS will be utilizing Mail Chimp to send out communications to NHCarePath Partners including informational updates, memos and announcements, meeting communications, etc. All NHCarePath messages will be posted to the NHCarePath website on the Partner Resources Outreach Page. 
Some may have an issue at first opening the email, in particular State DHHS Staff. Here is a tip so that you are able to fully take advantage of the Mail Chimp for NHCarePath: If the  e-newsletter is blocked by your server, please select release sender in your options. If you are on another system and the e-newsletter goes to your spam folder, select the message and click "not spam" or "move to in box."
With Mail Chimp you as partners are able to:
- Self-direct the Subscribe and unsubscribe function
- Invite others at the NHCarePath Partner Agency to subscribe
- Stay abreast of upcoming events
 Wendi Aultman, Administrator
NHCarePath and NH ServiceLink Aging and Disability Resource Center
129 Pleasant Street, Concord NH 03301
Ph: (603) 271-9068
Cell: (603) 724-7983
wendi.aultman@dhhs.nh.gov
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What you missed at the last NHCarePath Meeting
 The last NHCarePath meeting was Sept. 20, 2017. In an effort to inform people, we are presenting the following information for you to read at your convenience, when time allows.
Visit the NHCarePath resource library to read more document such as Notes from Key Referral Sources discussion.
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New Alliance Supports Older Adults & Families
The NH Alliance for Healthy Aging (NH AHA) is a statewide coalition of stakeholders focused on the health and well-being of older adults in New Hampshire. NH AHA works to promote its shared vision to create communities in New Hampshire that advance culture, policies and services which support older adults and their families.
Read more.
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Silver Linings: Senior Healthy Living Expo
 The New Hampshire Union Leader's recent story on the Silver Linings: Senior Healthy Living Expo on Saturday at Manchester Community College is quoted as saying more than 400 people filled the room.
Read the story.
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Researcher says stop worrying about getting older
 Want to know the key to living longer? Stop stressing about living longer.
Scientists and researchers have found that the weight of thinking about aging is a stressor proven to affect cardiovascular health and cognitive function and can slow down the way a person walks, making them less active.
It can cause someone to withdraw and become isolated; the effects of loneliness have the health impact of smoking 15 cigarettes a day, researchers have found.
Read the story.
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Eleventh Annual Caregiver Conference Slated for November
 Coalition of Caring is happy to announce the 11th Annual Caregiver’s Conference to be held on Wednesday, November 15th at the Courtyard Marriott in Concord from 8am to 4pm. This is a time for caregivers to come together to learn, share, and relax. All caregivers are welcome to join this event. Aside from a hot buffet breakfast and plated Thanksgiving lunch, prepare to be pampered by massage therapists and Reiki practitioners, attend workshops of your choosing, and enter to win raffle prizes. Some scholarships are available so register soon! Information and registration forms can be found at http://www.coalitionofcaring.org/events.html. Please honor us with your presence as we recognize the love and dedication you provide as a caregiver.
Download the save-a-date flyer or a conference brochure.
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BDAS Releases PSA for Public Access
 BDAS has created a short video highlighting the personal toll of the opioid epidemic. Intended primarily to showcase the types of no-cost public awareness videos that can be produced using common software, copy-free images, built-in hardware, and in-house talent (the voice talent in the video is Shannon Quinn and Rob O'Hannon wrote the script), the video will be shown on public access stations throughout the state.
Watch the video now.
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New portal Released
Division of Child Support Services announces the release of the new DCSS e-ChildSupport customer portal, effective October 2, 2017.
This internet-based portal will enhance the delivery of child support services for the benefit and convenience of our customers. Through e-ChildSupport, DCSS customers will be able to register online and create their own account to access their case information including their payment history. They will also be able to receive electronic notices, update their personal information and communicate with their case worker by e-mail.
 DCSS has developed a marketing plan that will promote e-ChildSupport in phases over time, by public notice and directly to DCSS customers. The DHHS, DCSS and NH Easy home webpages will display the new e-ChildSupport icon-link (pictured), which supports the following URL: https://e-childsupport.dhhs.nh.gov/customer.
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Education and Training Opportunities
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FYI: Open Enrollment Dates to remember
- Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D): Oct 15 – Dec 7
- Healthcare Marketplace (Affordable Care Act): Nov 1-Dec 15
- Medicaid Care Management (NH Health Families & Wellsense): Nov 1- Dec 29
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 Webinar: Medical Debt Strategies for Older Consumers
Medical debt is one of the most prevalent types of consumer debt. For both elder and non-elder consumers, 20% have at least one medical debt collection item in their credit reports. Additionally, elders are more likely than younger consumers to file for bankruptcy due to medical expenses. This webinar, hosted by the National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER), will discuss the issues facing older consumers and offer strategies to address the challenges. The presentation will also highlight health care and medical debt protections which may be available to older consumers.
This webinar will take place on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Click here to register.
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 Training Opportunity for Elder Advocates and Service Providers: Legal Tools to Help Older Adults Maintain Safe and Affordable Housing
Learn About:
- Overview of fair housing laws that protect older adults
- How to request a “reasonable accommodation”
- How to request a “reasonable modification”
- Illegal inquiries about disabilities/ability to live independently
- Support animals and pet policies
When: Thursday, October 26, 2017, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: New Hampshire Housing – East Wing Meeting Area, 32 Constitution Drive, Bedford, NH
Cost: Free
RSVP: Contact Cheryl Steinberg at (603) 206-2210 or csteinberg@nhla.org
Learn more
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Unstrung Heroes: What Makes Your Heart Sing?
 No matter how much we love our work and how well we do it, the demands create stress that can lead to burnout or compassion fatigue. Many wonder how to navigate the stormy waters and not capsize in the inevitable demands we face. This session examines healthy approaches to self-care and ways to rediscover job satisfaction.
Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Trainer: Jeanine Fitzgerald Certified Human Behavior Specialist; http://www.thefitzgeraldinstitute.com/
Registration: https://bdsstressmgmt.eventnut.com/
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Bureau of Developmental Services
Upcoming Training and Events October 2017-April 2017
This is an education and training resource guide published by the NH Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Developmental Services.
Download a poster of upcoming trainings now. This calendar can also be accessed through NH Department of Health & Human Services website at: http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcbcs/bds/documents/trainingcalendar.pdf
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Re-balancing Demonstration Technical Assistance Center Webinar
This webinar by Mary Lou Bourne discusses the History and Fundamentals of Person Centered Planning (PCP) and Person Centered Practice, CMS Final Rule on Person Centered Planning for HCBS 1915 (c) and (i),The Core Concept- What is important TO the person is different from what is important FOR the person, a system in place to support person centered planning to make transitions successful, and providers of service and outcomes in Person Centered Service Plans.
Thinking Differently About Person Centered Planning Webinar
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Institute on Disability Online Calendar of Trainings
The Institute on Disability was established in 1987 to provide a university-based focus for the improvement of knowledge, policies, and practices related to the lives of people with disabilities and their families and is New Hampshire’s University Center for Excellence in Disability (UCED).
Located within the University of New Hampshire, the IOD is a federally designated center authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Act. Through innovative and interdisciplinary research, academic, service, and dissemination initiatives, the IOD builds local, state, and national capacities to respond to the needs of individuals with disabilities and their families.
Check out all of the IOD's current offerings today!
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 Stepping Stones NH is a guidebook for people with disabilities, their families and the professionals that support them.
Stepping Stones is a specialty publication of Parenting NH sponsored by The NH Council on Developmental Disabilities and Crotched Mountain Foundation.
Read Stepping Stones online! And Subscribe to Stepping Stones
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 The NH Oral Health Coalition has a link to the GIS map from its homepage: www.nhoralhealth.org. Providers can use this as a reference for helping clients find dental care in dental centers across the state. The 6 FQHC’s with dental centers would be the most affordable, as they have the most generous sliding fee scale.
The GIS map is available at
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1nnz9mysXg9PPOmJBegWkVi1spJo&ll=43.842148630038615%2C-71.56268024999997&z=8
Clicking the drop down list for public health dental operatory provides contact info for each of the sites (yellow tooth) on the map.
If you have questions or want to know more you can contact: Hope Saltmarsh, RDH, CPHDH, Med, Oral Health Program Director: Chronic Disease Section Division of Public Health Services NH Department of Health and Human Services, 29 Hazen Dr., Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-271-4568, Fax:603-271-0539, Email: hope.saltmarsh@dhhs.nh.gov
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Aging, Disability and the ADA
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 Learn the Signs. Act Early
FREE Center for Disease control resources for
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html
Dear Early Childhood and medical professionals,
As part of my role as the Ambassador to the CDC for the Learn the Signs. Act Early Campaign, I am excited to share these new flyers with you. I’m seeking your help in spreading the word to increase the awareness about the free materials that are available to both the early childhood and medical staff to reach more children across our state. If you are able to include these flyers in emails, newsletters and other methods that you might think of , it will benefit the staff and the families and children that we all serve. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or ideas to share the information. Thank you,
Jen Doris M. Ed
Program Specialist III
Bureau of Developmental Services/Special Medical Services
NH Department of Health and Human Services
129 Pleasant Street, Thayer Building
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-271-4533
Jennifer.doris@dhhs.nh.gov
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The mission of the National Family Support Network is to promote positive outcomes for all children, families, and communities by leveraging the collective impact of state networks and championing quality family support and strengthening practices and policies.
STANDARDS OF QUALITY FOR FAMILY STRENGTHENING & SUPPORT
• What does it mean to be a quality Family Strengthening and Support Program?
• What common language can we use for working effectively with families?
• How can managers, direct service staff, and families work together to develop and sustain quality programs?
To download a free copy of the Standards, please register, which helps the National Family Support Network to track the level of interest in them.
Learn more.
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State of the States in Aging and Disability: 2017 Survey of State Agencies
Summary: In 2017, NASUAD administered a survey of state agencies that deliver LTSS, including aging and disability agencies as well as Medicaid programs, regarding the significant policy, fiscal, and operational issues occurring within each state. During the survey, we collected detailed information about the structure of agencies, the supports provided, and the populations served by state programs.
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New Map Tool Shows Your Support System
The Atlas CareMap is a hand-drawn representation of a caregiver’s network and is one of the Practical Solution that emerged during the Pilot Study . It allowed our investigators to more easily ‘see’ all the people involved in a care ecosystem, and quickly became one of our most valuable tools. The CareMap illustrates the caregiver’s own support system, highlights what is working well, and often reveals duplication or gaps in care and resources.
Draw and use your own CareMap.
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Changing the way we talk addiction is one of the most effective ways to reduce stigma, for more ways to reduce stigma check out SpeakUpNH.org. #SpeakUpNH
 Many recent campaigns, including the Partnership for a Drug-Free NH's Speak Up campaign, have highlighted the importance of understanding the brain science of addiction. Although even the Office of the Surgeon General has called addiction a "chronic brain disease" in Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health, many people unfamiliar with the complex biochemistry of substance use disorder still consider it a failure of willpower.
Watch and share this short video on substance use disorders or download the BDAS publication "Addiction: It's a Brain Thing," which describes the complexities of the brain in layman's terms.
If you would like hard copies of this brochure, please contact BDAS Health Promotion Advisor Randy Moser.
Additional Resources
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New on the NHCarePath Website
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The NHCarePath continues to be a valuable resource for those looking for services. Checkout the resources below.
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Substance Use and Disorder Training
 In this training you will learn about substance use disorders, the continuum of care in New Hampshire, the brain science of addiction, and damaging affects of stigma.
Learn more.
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Introduction to Serving Individuals with Mental Illness
In this training you will learn mental health definitions, the structure of services, the value of person-centered language, the affect of stigma and much more.
Learn more.
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Statewide Meetings in SFY 18
