2006 Delaware Code - CHAPTER 35 — ELDER CARE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR DELAWARE FAMILIES

§ 3501. Declaration of policy.

(a) The General Assembly recognizes that caring for the elderly is becoming an increasing responsibility of Delaware families. While it is an objective of the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities to help older people remain independent in their homes or in their community, some degree of assistance is often needed. When more services are needed or nursing home care is required, families become very involved and must make difficult decisions. In many cases, these decisions are made without the knowledge of the resources or alternatives available.

(b) By establishing an Elder Care Information and Support System for Delaware Families, the General Assembly intends to assist Delaware families by making available information regarding elder care resources and alternatives. (67 Del. Laws, c. 362, § 1; 69 Del. Laws, c. 345, § 5.)

§ 3502. Establishment of an Elder Care Information and Support System for Delaware Families.

There is hereby established an Elder Care Information and Support System for Delaware Families within the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities, Department of Health and Social Services. (67 Del. Laws, c. 362, § 1; 69 Del. Laws, c. 345, § 5.)

§ 3503. Responsibilities of the Elder Care Information and Support System for Delaware Families.

The Elder Care Information and Support System shall have the following responsibilities:

(1) Develop a statewide information and support system for Delaware families who are caring for elders locally or providing long-distance care giving;

(2) Establish an Alzheimer's Family Support Center to assist families confronting the devastation of Alzheimer's disease;

(3) Network with the Delaware business community to encourage their active role in providing assistance to their own employees;

(4) Network with other states and national organizations, such as the Washington Business Group on Health, to provide additional assistance to Delaware families; and

(5) Engage in such other activities as shall be deemed beneficial to further assist Delaware families in meeting their elder care responsibilities. (67 Del. Laws, c. 362, § 1.)