CoAction 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 State. A paper survey packet with postage-paid return envelope will soon follow. Households that receive these mailings are asked to follow the enclosed instructions and complete the survey.
This questionnaire is available online in English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Vietnamese, Hindi, and Tagalog. All eligible residents will have the opportunity to complete the survey beginning on September 4th.
“We strongly encourage all eligible residents to take the survey. The more people who participate, the better data we will have to inform our plan,” said Brian Matthews, Home and Community Based Services Manager at CoAction. “This is an opportunity for everyone to share their thoughts and shape the future of aging in Northwest Indiana.”
Indiana is conducting this survey in partnership with AAAs throughout the state and Polco, a trusted research firm and civic engagement platform. Developed by National Research Center at Polco, the questionnaire covers different 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 greatest challenges and needs for older adults across the state. This public input will support the development of policies, initiatives, and community programs.
“We are excited to receive more input to inform our statewide Master Plan on Aging,” said Jennifer Malone, CoAction’s Chief Serivices Officer . “The survey will help us understand the biggest challenges facing older individuals in our community, and we can use that information to make sure our plans address residents’ most pressing needs.”
Participants’ responses will be kept confidential, and personal information will be securely stored on Polco. Residents’ individual data and votes are never shared.
For more information on this survey, contact the CoAction at www.CoAction.care.