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DE HCR40
Concurrent Resolution
Status
5/6/2010
Primary Sponsor
William Carson
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AI Summary
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Designates May 2010 as "Older Americans Month" in Delaware.
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Recognizes that more than 210,000 Delaware citizens age 55 and over reside in the state and acknowledges the increasing population of baby boomers reaching retirement age.
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Calls for collaboration between Delaware and its communities to address older adults' unique health and long-term care challenges.
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Urges Delaware residents to honor older adults and the professionals, family members, and citizens who care for them during May 2010.
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Encourages improvements to older citizens' quality of life through lifestyle changes, better access to health and long-term care options, and support for aging in place rather than nursing home placement.
Legislative Description
Designating The Month Of May 2010 As "older Americans Month".
Last Action
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT
5/6/2010