AARP Delaware

AARP believes that people should be able to age with dignity and independence, and with a high-quality of life. That's why AARP submitted its recommendation to state leaders for the planning and designing of the new facility that will replace Delaware’s Home for the Chronically IlI in Smyrna, Delaware, highlighting the importance for long-term care facilities to promote safety, well-being, and infection control especially with today’s challenges in dealing with COVID. AARP is talking with state leaders and Delaware’s Division of Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities to encourage moving away from the traditional facility design. AARP recommended the incorporation of a state-of-the-art Green House Model into plans for the new Home for the Chronically III facility.

The annual program aims to make local communities in Delaware more livable

With an ongoing pandemic looming in the background and the need to bridge deep divides around racial and social injustices, this Black History Month provides an important and timely platform to remember and celebrate the contributions of Black Americans to their communities and our nation. In that spirit, AARP is highlighting a number of people who are building up their communities around the nation, proving that the efforts of one person can truly make an impact. And AARP believes that when we unite for the greater good, we thrive together!

AARP commends Governor Carney for expressing his support of Paid Family Leave in his State of the State Address today. The bill, (SB 1) will make life better for Delaware’s 129,000 unpaid family caregivers. As Delaware’s population ages, an increasing number of workers are taking on the role of caring for loved ones with a serious illness or disability. When those caregivers are also employed, balancing the two roles can be a challenge. SB 1 will increase the quality of life for Delawareans and keep them working, productive and independent.

As Delaware’s population ages, an increasing number of workers are taking on the role of caring for loved ones with a serious illness or disability. There are about 129,000 family caregivers in Delaware. When those caregivers are also employed, balancing the two roles can be a challenge.

The 2020 census shows Delaware has 989,948 residents—a more than 10 percent increase since 2010.

Wendell Alfred has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2021 AARP Delaware Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious award for community service.

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En español | We're paying three times as much for prescription drugs than people in other countries. Too many Delawareans are forced to choose between filling life-saving prescriptions and paying rent, buying food and meeting other critical needs. And now with COVID-19, things have only gotten worse as more people lose their jobs. Unfair drug pricing is a life or death issue. That's why AARP is fighting for affordable prescription drugs. It's time for our lawmakers to lower prescription drug prices. Because the prices we're paying are just too high. Tell your lawmakers to stop unfair drug prices now (en español) or call 800-891-7425. Americans can’t wait. Let’s get it done today.

2022 is right around the corner, and AARP Delaware is hard at work mapping out an advocacy plan. In the coming year, we’ll focus two main issue areas—Retirement Security and Caregiving—along with a few others. Here’s a round-up of our Advocacy plan for 2022: