SPONSOR: Sen. Hoffner & Rep. Harris & Rep. Longhurst Sens. Hansen, Lockman, Mantzavinos, S. McBride, Pettyjohn, Pinkney, Poore, Sokola, Townsend; Reps. Hensley, Hilovsky, K. Johnson, Morrison, Michael Smith DELAWARE STATE SENATE 152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 54 PROCLAIMING MAY 11, 2023, AS HOME CARE ADVOCACY DAY IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
SPONSOR: Sen. Hoffner & Rep. Harris & Rep. Longhurst Sens. Hansen, Lockman, Mantzavinos, S. McBride, Pettyjohn, Pinkney, Poore, Sokola, Townsend; Reps. Hensley, Hilovsky, K. Johnson, Morrison, Michael Smith
SPONSOR: Sen. Hoffner & Rep. Harris & Rep. Longhurst
Sens. Hansen, Lockman, Mantzavinos, S. McBride, Pettyjohn, Pinkney, Poore, Sokola, Townsend; Reps. Hensley, Hilovsky, K. Johnson, Morrison, Michael Smith
SPONSOR:
Sen. Hoffner & Rep. Harris & Rep. Longhurst
Sens. Hansen, Lockman, Mantzavinos, S. McBride, Pettyjohn, Pinkney, Poore, Sokola, Townsend; Reps. Hensley, Hilovsky, K. Johnson, Morrison, Michael Smith
DELAWARE STATE SENATE
152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 54
PROCLAIMING MAY 11, 2023, AS HOME CARE ADVOCACY DAY IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
WHEREAS, data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates 20% of Delawares population is already over the age of 65; and WHEREAS, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services projects that between 2015 and 2030 Delawares population will see an estimated 40% increase in the 60 and older population; and WHEREAS, surveys from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) suggest that the vast majority of American seniors would like to age in their own homes and communities; and WHEREAS, as individuals age, they are more likely to experience some form of physical disability, have difficulty completing activities of daily living, and require some form of memory care; and WHEREAS, support in the home is essential for seniors to successfully age in place; and WHEREAS, AARP estimates that 21% of American adults serve as volunteer caregivers for a loved one; and WHEREAS, professional home care affords many seniors a cost-effective option for support services in the home and can also lessen the demands on family and volunteer caregivers; and WHEREAS, a robust and capable workforce is vital to responding to the needs of Delawares rapidly aging population and to supporting the health and wellbeing of those who need and rely on direct care services; and WHEREAS, according to the University of Delaware Center for Applied Demography & Survey Research, Delawares home care workforce is declining despite increased demand for home care services; and WHEREAS, social and economic forces, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have irreversibly changed how our families live, work, and provide care; and WHEREAS, the home care workforce requires public sector recognition, support, and investment in order to build a robust home care infrastructure in order to ensure that individuals receive the care necessary to allow them to live independent lives and age with dignity. NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 152nd General Assembly, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that May 11, 2023, is recognized as Home Care Advocacy Day to recognize the critical importance of ensuring access to quality home care for Delawares aging residents.
WHEREAS, data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates 20% of Delawares population is already over the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services projects that between 2015 and 2030 Delawares population will see an estimated 40% increase in the 60 and older population; and
WHEREAS, surveys from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) suggest that the vast majority of American seniors would like to age in their own homes and communities; and
WHEREAS, as individuals age, they are more likely to experience some form of physical disability, have difficulty completing activities of daily living, and require some form of memory care; and
WHEREAS, support in the home is essential for seniors to successfully age in place; and
WHEREAS, AARP estimates that 21% of American adults serve as volunteer caregivers for a loved one; and
WHEREAS, professional home care affords many seniors a cost-effective option for support services in the home and can also lessen the demands on family and volunteer caregivers; and
WHEREAS, a robust and capable workforce is vital to responding to the needs of Delawares rapidly aging population and to supporting the health and wellbeing of those who need and rely on direct care services; and
WHEREAS, according to the University of Delaware Center for Applied Demography & Survey Research, Delawares home care workforce is declining despite increased demand for home care services; and
WHEREAS, social and economic forces, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have irreversibly changed how our families live, work, and provide care; and
WHEREAS, the home care workforce requires public sector recognition, support, and investment in order to build a robust home care infrastructure in order to ensure that individuals receive the care necessary to allow them to live independent lives and age with dignity.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 152nd General Assembly, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that May 11, 2023, is recognized as Home Care Advocacy Day to recognize the critical importance of ensuring access to quality home care for Delawares aging residents.
SYNOPSIS The resolution proclaims May 11, 2023, as "Home Care Advocacy Day" in Delaware. Author: Senator Hoffner
SYNOPSIS
The resolution proclaims May 11, 2023, as "Home Care Advocacy Day" in Delaware.
Author: Senator Hoffner