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We Are All Aging: : Is Delaware Ready?
1Adjunct Faculty, University of Delaware; Former Delaware Secretary of Health and Social Services (2009-2017).
Delaware Journal of Public Health
|August 3, 2026
Summary
Public health systems must prioritize aging as a population-wide issue, not a specialty. Delaware
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Gerontology
- Health Systems Research
Background:
- Aging is a universal phenomenon, yet public health strategies have historically treated it as a niche concern.
- The proportion of older adults is increasing globally and significantly in Delaware, impacting various societal sectors.
- Delaware has over 20% of its population aged 65+, with continued growth projected.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the 2024 National Plan on Aging's applicability to Delaware's demographic shifts.
- To advocate for a comprehensive public health approach to aging in Delaware.
Main Methods:
- Commentary and analysis of the 2024 National Plan on Aging.
- Review of demographic data for Delaware's aging population.
- Synthesis of implications for health systems, infrastructure, and community design.
Main Results:
- Delaware's aging population presents significant challenges and opportunities for its infrastructure and health systems.
- The 2024 National Plan on Aging offers a framework relevant to Delaware's specific context.
- Current public health approaches are insufficient to address the scale of aging.
Conclusions:
- A multisector public health framework is essential for effectively addressing the needs of an aging population.
- Integration of healthcare, housing, transportation, and community systems is crucial for supporting older adults.
- Proactive, population-wide strategies are needed to manage the profound implications of an aging society.
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