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This concurrent resolution designates February 2025 as "Senior Independence Month" in Delaware, highlighting the growing senior population and the importance of supporting aging individuals' independence. The resolution draws attention to demographic trends, with the Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) predicting a 40% increase in residents over 60 between 2015 and 2030. It cites an AARP study showing that 76% of Americans over 50 prefer to stay in their current homes, and emphasizes the significance of home care services, which provide cost-effective alternatives to nursing homes and allow seniors to maintain community connections. The resolution also acknowledges challenges such as workforce shortages in home care and the need for adequate Medicaid reimbursement rates, ultimately calling for investment in home health care infrastructure to support seniors' ability to age with safety, dignity, and independence.