State health department wants to know what support seniors need

State well being officers wish to hear from older Montanans to study extra concerning the companies and assist they want.

The Montana Division of Public Well being and Human Providers is conducting a group evaluation survey for adults 55 and older.

The well being division is partnering with 10 nonprofit Businesses on Getting old across the state, that are teams centered on programs of well being care, retirement, housing, employment and group companies for older adults.

The survey asks contributors to charge their communities primarily based on entry to public transportation, social occasions and long-term care services, amongst myriad different subjects. Outcomes are anticipated to return out in October.

Montana has an growing older inhabitants because the child boomer era nears retirement. In keeping with the Kaiser Household Basis, Montana is likely one of the prime ten oldest states within the nation.

The survey takes between 10 to fifteen minutes to finish and might be open till June 8. Members can full the survey in-person at a neighborhood Company on Getting old or on-line.