Delaware Aging-in-Place Working Group Releases Recommendations to Help Seniors
Delaware’s Aging-in-Place Working Group weighs in on how to help the state’s growing senior population remain in their homes for as long as possible.
The 16 member legislative working group delivered 11 policy recommendations to improve home and community based services for older Delawareans.
The goal was to address inequities and service gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status and geographic location.
Their recommendations include establishing standing legislative committees on aging, creating a community navigator program to help seniors and volunteer networks better access services, and promoting a more proactive approach to health and planning for aging.
Other recommendations include providing funding and support for existing programs and initiatives, investigating potential racial disparities that may hamper health equity, and increasing protections for seniors against exploitation and abuse.
