(DURHAM, October 20, 2005) — To increase awareness of the challenges of aging and identify ways to ensure the well-being of citizens as they grow older, New Hampshire Public Television and Seniors Count/Easter Seals NH will hold a community forum on Thursday, November 3rd, from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Berlin Senior Center, 610 Sullivan Street, Berlin, NH. While there is no charge to attend, pre-registration is requested by calling NH ServiceLink Network at (866) 634-9412.The forum is the fourth to be held in locations across the state as part of the innovative Seeing Seniors: Shaping the Future of Aging in NH grant project. A fifth forum will be held November 14th in Nashua. The forums bring seniors and caregivers together with local leaders to discuss the health, well-being and future of our communities as we age. It’s estimated that 12 percent of New Hampshire’s population is 65 and older, and in 20 years this figure will double. The forums, along with a six-part series being broadcast on NHPTV’s NH Outlook program, are designed to increase awareness of, and encourage citizen involvement in, issues involving aging. Five Seeing Seniors segments have been featured on NH Outlook thus far, focusing on caregiving, community housecalls, transportation issues, community life, and North Country rural poverty. These programs are archived at www.nhptv.org/outlook and available for viewing anytime.NH Outlook, NHPTV’s award-winning nightly newsmagazine, is dedicated to statewide coverage of the people, places and politics that make the Granite State special. NH Outlook airs weeknights at 7:30 p.m., and again at 11:30 p.m., 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. All NH Outlook programs are archived and available for viewing online at www.nhptv.org/outlook.Seeing Seniors is supported by Sound Partners for Community Health, a program of the Benton Foundation, with support provided by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Additional funding is provided by the Doris L. Benz Trust and New Hampshire’s Endowment for Health. Information about Seeing Seniors is available at www.nhptv.org/outreach.About New Hampshire Public Television: Beyond its award-winning local and national television programs, New Hampshire Public Television is a leader in education and community outreach. NHPTV provides instructional services for 206,000 students from kindergarten through high school; offers Ready To Learn programs and services for children preschool to age 8, parents, and early education professionals; and provides professional development programs and advanced technology training for educators in New Hampshire and neighboring states. For more information about NHPTV programs that entertain, educate and enrich, visit www.nhptv.org.
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