INDIANA – The Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Aging is pleased to announce that the 2024 Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults is now open to all residents aged 60 and older. Initially available only to randomly selected participants, this comprehensive survey is accessible to the entire older adult community effective Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
All Indiana residents aged 60 or older are encouraged to participate by visiting polco.us/indiana24. This survey is available online in English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Vietnamese, Hindi, and Tagalog.
Indiana is conducting this survey in partnership with Area Agencies on Aging throughout the state and Polco, a trusted research firm and civic engagement organization. The questionnaire, developed by the National Research Center at Polco, gathers insights from seniors about their experiences with local employment and volunteer opportunities, housing, accessibility, mobility, and physical and mental health.
Survey results will help identify the greatest challenges and needs for older adults across the state. This public input will support the development of related policies, initiatives, and community programs.
“We are excited to receive more input to inform our planning efforts, including Indiana’s Age Forward Together initiative,” said Leslie Huckleberry, director of the Division of Aging. “The survey will help us understand the opportunities and challenges facing seniors in our community, and we can use that information to make sure our plans address our residents’ most pressing needs.”
All residents are encouraged to share the survey link and details with their local networks, to ensure these upcoming plans meet the needs of Indiana’s entire aging population. Participants’ responses are kept confidential, and personal information is securely stored on Polco. Individual data and votes are never shared.
Eligible residents can access the survey online at polco.us/indiana24.
For more information on this survey, please contact your local Area Agency on Aging at 800-713-9023 or the Division of Aging at 888-673-0002.
