DE HCR8

Designates February 2025 as "Senior Independence Month" in Delaware

Acknowledges Delaware's population over age 60 is projected to increase by 40% between 2015 and 2030, according to the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities

Cites AARP study finding 76% of Americans over 50 prefer to stay in their current homes, with two-thirds preferring in-home assistance if needed

Highlights that home care in Delaware costs approximately half as much as nursing home facilities, providing savings for families, Medicaid, and Medicare

Notes Delaware faces crisis-level home health care worker shortages since the pandemic, with Medicaid reimbursement rates not yet meeting inflationary needs