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Delaware Kicks Off Older Americans Month with Proclamation

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 1, 2023

The Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) celebrated the 60th anniversary of Older Americans Month with an event at the Wilmington Public Library on Monday. This year’s theme for Older Americans Month is “Aging Unbound,” which offers an opportunity to explore a wide range of aging experiences and to […]




State of Delaware Recognizes Hard Work of Caregivers, Commits to Raising Awareness of Resources Available to Them

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | News | Date Posted: Monday, January 30, 2023

New campaign underway to highlight support, services available to First State caregivers NEW CASTLE, Del. (Jan. 30, 2023) — The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has launched a new campaign designed to raise awareness around the many resources available to those who care for and support an older adult or someone living […]




Delaware Launches Hotline for Concerned Loved Ones to Protect Vulnerable Adults

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 30, 2022

In 2021, anonymous reports helped protect 2,184 vulnerable adults from potential abuse; new hotline makes reporting neglect, abuse and exploitation easy and confidential   NEWARK (Nov. 30, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) today announced the launch of the new Adult Protective Services (APS) hotline – 888-APS-4302. With one simple […]




Focus Group Insights Help Guide Future Enhancements to Family Caregiver Services at DHSS

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 14, 2022

NEWARK (Nov. 14, 2022) – The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) is using the findings from a report based on caregiver focus groups held late last year across the state to enhance its current supports and develop a new approach to caregiver services. This includes the formation of the […]




Make Some Spirits Bright this Holiday Season and Adopt-A-Resident at Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2022

The Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI) in Smyrna is asking members of the community to sponsor a resident for the holidays. Since many residents have little family involvement or support, the nursing home relies on the generosity of community members including neighbors, local businesses, community organizations, and volunteers to help fulfill resident wishes at the holidays through the Adopt-A-Resident Program.







  Category: Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities


Delaware Kicks Off Older Americans Month with Proclamation

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 1, 2023

The Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) celebrated the 60th anniversary of Older Americans Month with an event at the Wilmington Public Library on Monday. This year’s theme for Older Americans Month is “Aging Unbound,” which offers an opportunity to explore a wide range of aging experiences and to […]




State of Delaware Recognizes Hard Work of Caregivers, Commits to Raising Awareness of Resources Available to Them

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | News | Date Posted: Monday, January 30, 2023

New campaign underway to highlight support, services available to First State caregivers NEW CASTLE, Del. (Jan. 30, 2023) — The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has launched a new campaign designed to raise awareness around the many resources available to those who care for and support an older adult or someone living […]




Delaware Launches Hotline for Concerned Loved Ones to Protect Vulnerable Adults

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 30, 2022

In 2021, anonymous reports helped protect 2,184 vulnerable adults from potential abuse; new hotline makes reporting neglect, abuse and exploitation easy and confidential   NEWARK (Nov. 30, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) today announced the launch of the new Adult Protective Services (APS) hotline – 888-APS-4302. With one simple […]




Focus Group Insights Help Guide Future Enhancements to Family Caregiver Services at DHSS

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 14, 2022

NEWARK (Nov. 14, 2022) – The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) is using the findings from a report based on caregiver focus groups held late last year across the state to enhance its current supports and develop a new approach to caregiver services. This includes the formation of the […]




Make Some Spirits Bright this Holiday Season and Adopt-A-Resident at Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2022

The Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI) in Smyrna is asking members of the community to sponsor a resident for the holidays. Since many residents have little family involvement or support, the nursing home relies on the generosity of community members including neighbors, local businesses, community organizations, and volunteers to help fulfill resident wishes at the holidays through the Adopt-A-Resident Program.