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Delaware’s population is aging faster than the national average. Are supportive services for long-term care adequate to deal with this trend?
In support of unpaid family caregivers, AARP Delaware is sponsoring a room at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware. The house provides shelter for families of children who are seriously or chronically ill or injured and are receiving treatment at area hospitals.
As the state population ages, an increasing number of older Delawareans want to continue to live at home with help from family caregivers. But many caregivers have full-time jobs and can’t be home to manage medications throughout the day.
Delaware’s Sussex County is popular for retirees, with people 60-plus making up nearly 1 in 3 residents. But with limited public transportation and many rural roads, southern Delaware can be challenging to get around.
Family caregivers in Delaware will get a double benefit under a new state law in combination with the state’s health information exchange.
Caring for a parent, spouse or other adult? AARP Delaware is distributing a wallet card that spells out new support for family caregivers under a state law that took effect Jan. 1.
Caregiving can be stressful, exhausting and daunting. A new state law aims to ease the stress by providing caregivers with training and support when a loved one comes home from a hospital stay.
A new state law backed by AARP aims to ease the transition from hospital to home for patients and their caregivers.
As part of its National Day of Service observance, AARP Delaware is helping family caregivers, regardless of the age of those in their care.
It’s never too late to learn, and the University of Delaware waives tuition for state residents age 60-plus.
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