Wellness and Health
HomeWell Care Services cut the ribbon on their new Onboarding and Training Center in Georgetown earlier this year.
Supporting Delaware’s Aging Population HomeWell Care Services is expanding access to in-home care and workforce training BY JENNIFER MYERS
WITH THE SIGNIFICANT GROWTH in Delaware’s population over the past two decades, particularly the 92% increase in residents aged 65 and older, comes a greater need to support an aging population and workforce. In-home care is one type of support most older adults require. In-home care includes companionship and assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, housekeeping, and transportation. For a large number of people who need this type of care, it falls on a family member to provide it to their loved one. While this can 48
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be a rewarding experience, as it keeps family members together and allows the person who needs care to age in place and remain at home, it can take a toll on the caregiver. In many cases, these family caregivers must make considerable changes to their daily routines, often requiring them to give up their own careers so they can care for their loved one. What many caregivers do not realize is that there are resources to help them navigate this journey and support them with their in-home care needs. For example, the person requiring care may qualify for Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), a waiver program under Medicaid. This May/June 2026
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