Alzheimer’s Association Gets New Regional Manager for NH

Heather Carroll of New Boston has been promoted to the State of New Hampshire Regional Manager of the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter. 

Carroll previously held the title of Coordinator of Programs and Public Policy at the Alzheimer’s Association.

“Over the past two and a half years I have worked to bring families, caregivers and people with Alzheimer’s and related disorders together to raise awareness and drive initiatives on a state and federal level,” said Carroll. “By educating the public and our elected officials we have paved the way to make New Hampshire dementia capable. “

Carroll’s will oversee the continued outreach in New Hampshire through programs and support for those with Alzheimer’s as well as family and professional caregivers and fundraising and awareness events.

“I am very excited that Heather is at the helm of our work in the State of New Hampshire,” said Susan Antkowiak, Vice President of Programs and Services. “Not only does she bring a depth of knowledge of  our full range of programmatic offerings, but her passion to mobilize our community in the movement to end Alzheimer’s disease knows no bounds.” 

“I look forward to continuing to fight for better infrastructure, community support and quality of life for the 22,000 people living with dementia in New Hampshire,” said Carroll. “I am positive that through our staff, dedicated volunteers and engaged community leaders that we will see New Hampshire on the forefront of diagnostics, care options, family support and professional training. I am excited to be part of an organization that is a driving force behind positive change in our state in improving the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families."

Submitted by the Alzheimer’s Association.