Eric Sucar

Mercer County Office on Aging seeks survey answers from seniors

The Mercer County Office on Aging/Aging & Disability Resource Connection is the federally designated agency responsible for the assessment, development and funding distribution of programs and services for those 60 years of age or older in Mercer County. The office is charged with creating its Annual Area Plan for Mercer County that addresses the needs of older adults and ensures that service needs identified in the plan are provided.

In accordance with the Older Americans Act, the Office on Aging hosts a public hearing and focus groups throughout the year to gather feedback from older adults, caregivers and the public. Due to restrictions because of COVID-19 and the concern for the health and safety of our community, the Office on Aging will gather this data from its online survey this year. By completing the 20 Questions survey, residents will allow the Office on Aging to get a snapshot of needs in the Mercer County aging community. The office will accept responses to the survey through September for use in the Area Plan.

For more information, visit the Mercer County Aging & Disability Resource Connection and the Office on Aging web pages or email [email protected].