Susan McLane, after whom the program is named, was a dedicated public servant who served in the New Hampshire Legislature for 25 years. She was a strong advocate for health issues, including mental illness.

She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease and lived with this condition until her death in 2005. Her daughter, Ann McLane Kuster, wrote The Last Dance: Facing Alzheimer’s with Love and Laughter, a book about their family’s experiences with the disease.

Susan McLane was a Concord resident and her family has been extremely enthusiastic and supportive about starting this program in her home state.