Division Conducts Statewide Study for Planning and Analysis
INDIANAPOLIS (February 28, 2008) - Today, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration's (FSSA) Division of Aging announced the start of the Indiana Advantage Survey for planning and analysis. The purpose of the study is to collect information from Indiana's senior population in order to evaluate communities and prepare future plans to enhance quality of life for this growing population.
"This survey is a critical component in meeting the needs of our senior population," said Megan Ornellas, Director of the Division of Aging. "The outcomes will help us identify various needs throughout the state and will result in better service for aging Hoosiers."
The project is a collaborative effort between FSSA's Division of Aging, Indiana University and the Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging. The Center on Aging and Community, of the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, will be conducting the statewide telephone survey of Hoosiers age 60 and over. Approximately 4,500 seniors will be randomly selected to participate in the 25 minute telephone survey, which will cover issues ranging from health and housing to mobility. All survey answers will be confidential and only group data will be reported for analysis.
The calls will take place through March of this year. Hoosiers may call FSSA's Division of Aging at 1-888-673-0002 during normal business hours (8am to 5pm EST) if they would like to verify the source of the call and the legitimacy of the survey.
For more information on the Family and Social Services Administration go to: http://www.in.gov/fssa/.
Link to this event: http://www.in.gov/newsroom.htm?detailContent=121_16161.htm