INDIANA – The Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Aging is excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive needs assessment survey of older adults.
Postcards inviting residents age 60 and older to take the Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults were mailed to randomly selected households across the state. Following this was a paper survey packet with a postage-paid return envelope. Households that receive these mailings are asked to follow the enclosed instructions and complete the survey.
This questionnaire is available in English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Vietnamese, Hindi, and Tagalog. Instructions on how to access it are included in the survey packet. All eligible residents will be able to complete the survey beginning on Sept. 4, 2024. Use this link to “Follow” the State of Indiana CASOA, create an account, and receive an email notification when the survey is live.
“We strongly encourage all eligible residents to take the survey. The more people who participate, the better data we will have to inform our planning efforts, including Indiana’s Age Forward Together initiative,” said Leslie Huckleberry, director of the Division of Aging. “This is an opportunity for everyone to share their thoughts and shape the future of aging in Indiana.”
Indiana is conducting this survey in partnership with Area Agencies on Aging throughout the state and Polco, a trusted research firm and civic engagement platform. Developed by National Research Center at Polco, the questionnaire covers factors impacting older adults’ quality of life, including local employment and volunteer opportunities, housing, accessibility, mobility, and physical and mental health.
Survey results will help identify the most significant challenges and needs for older adults across the state. This public input will support the development of policies, initiatives, and community programs.
Participants’ responses will be kept confidential, and personal information will be securely stored on Polco. Residents’ data and answers are never shared.
For more information on this survey, don’t hesitate to contact your local Area Agency on Aging at 800-713-9023 or the Division of Aging at 888-673-0002.
