Sussex County’s Growing Senior Population: Community Voices

Abstract

The University of Delaware’s (UD) Institute for Public Administration (IPA), working with UD’s Sustainable Coastal Communities Initiative (SCCI), sought to conduct research regarding seniors living in Sussex County, Delaware. Research conducted in 2015 included in-depth interviews with senior-service providers and Sussex County officials. To read the full report summarizing the 2015 work, please visit: http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/21595. This work was expanded in 2016 to include direct feedback from seniors. As the county’s 65+ population continues to grow over the next decade, it is critical to hear about quality of life issues directly from seniors.