With only a few days before the midterm elections, it is time for persons with disabilities to be engaged and exercise their fundamental right to vote. Regardless of your affiliation, it is your active involvement in this process that is critical as a citizen. With the recent report released by the Center for Disease Control … Continue reading Why the Disability Vote Matters
Home Accessibility Benefits and Tips
Home is where the heart is, and it’s also where most people wish to stay. Helping seniors and people with disabilities to live in their own home is a core part of our GSIL mission. Here are just a few ways home care can benefit you or your loved one financially, plus a few ways to … Continue reading Home Accessibility Benefits and Tips
Quick and Easy New Year’s Resolutions
Welcome to 2018! The beginning of a new year can serve as a gentle reminder to reflect on your lifestyle and think about how you can better yourself for the upcoming year. What resolutions have you made to get your 2018 off to a great start? Estimates say that more than 40% of Americans make … Continue reading Quick and Easy New Year’s Resolutions
Winter Safety Tips
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Winter will soon set the stage for the holidays with new fallen snow on trees, buildings and roads. There are many things to enjoy during a New Hampshire winter, as long as you are safe and prepared! Here are a few common hazards and ways you can … Continue reading Winter Safety Tips
How to Write a Professional Cover Letter
Isn’t it ironic…it’s hard work finding work! Fortunately, there are several resources available to help get you closer to landing your dream job. One of the most important components of the job application process is your cover letter – it’s your first chance to make a great impression. Your candidacy for a position could either … Continue reading How to Write a Professional Cover Letter
3 Ways to Manage Stress as You Age
“I’m so stressed, I can’t wait to retire.” We’ve all thought it, right? Some might think that being retired means that one faces hardly any stress. After all, people must work long hours for several years before they are allowed the privilege of retirement. However, retirement is not stress-free relaxation all day long. Stress can still … Continue reading 3 Ways to Manage Stress as You Age
NEW Accessibility Pilot Program for Homeowners with Disabilities
New Hampshire Housing Awards GSIL $250,000 in grant money to support accessibility improvements for seniors and people with disabilities throughout New Hampshire. The New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority recently awarded Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) $250,000 over a two-year period to help build an Accessibility Pilot Program for homeowners with disabilities. The new funds will … Continue reading NEW Accessibility Pilot Program for Homeowners with Disabilities
Two New Benefits For GSIL Care Attendants
1. An affordable college degree – that will fit your lifestyle and your budget! GSIL is excited to announce our partnership with College for America! This is a unique college and certificate program through Southern New Hampshire University. Individuals can only participate in this program if their employer is a sponsor of it, for it … Continue reading Two New Benefits For GSIL Care Attendants