Georgetown, DE (Nov. 7, 2007): For Delaware’s estimated 85,000 veterans, understanding orders during their years of military service was essential to the success of every mission. Understanding the complexities of health care, its cost and accessibility is essential for veterans whose new mission is to enjoy retirement and a high quality of life.

Dean Reid, administrator of the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford, will be the guest speaker at the November meeting of the Sussex County Advisory Committee for the Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities. The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, at the Sussex County Administrative Offices West Complex on North DuPont Highway in Georgetown.

Veterans living in Sussex County and their families are encouraged to attend the meeting.

Mr. Reid will discuss eligibility requirements, cost of care and other issues for veterans interested in living at the Delaware Veterans Home. The 150-bed facility opened in June 2007, and can accommodate veterans’ varied needs, including intermediate and skilled nursing care, comprehensive rehabilitation services, as well as specialized dementia care.

The Sussex County Advisory Committee for the Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities is an 11-member panel established by the Sussex County Council to be an advocate for programs and policies that benefit older and disabled residents. The committee meets on the third Monday of January, March, May, July, September and November. All meetings are open to the public.

The Advisory Committee’s mission is to increase dialogue, make recommendations to Sussex County Council, and to give support, assistance and advice on significant issues and programs that may affect the lives of the county’s aging and adults with physical disabilities populations.