The Maui County Office on Aging invites residents to provide input concerning future programs and services for older adults, persons with disabilities and caregivers.

Residents may complete surveys for a countywide needs assessment from now through Dec. 1, 2022.

The first online survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OlderAdultMaui. This survey is for individuals age 55 years and older living in Maui County (both current and part-time residents).

Access the second survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com /r/CaregiverMaui. This is for individuals who are (currently or within the past six months) helping an individual (or individuals) ages 55 and older with various activities such as bathing, cooking, cleaning, laundry, rides to medical appointments, bill payments, etc.; OR care-giving a disabled adult 18 years and older; OR a grandparent raising a grandchild.

Paper surveys will be made available at other venues such as congregate meal sites, senior clubs and senior housing sites. Surveys are also provided upon request. All responses are anonymous.

Data collected from the county and state surveys will guide the development of statewide plans and Maui County’s Area Plan on Aging that covers the federal funding from Oct. 1, 2023, to Sept. 30, 2027.

These plans address issues as described in the Older Americans Act and helps those who are the most in need — socially and financially.

The results of the data will be reported in the plan produced by the Maui County Office on Aging in summer 2023.

For questions about these surveys, the Maui County 4-Year Area Plan on Aging, or to request printed copies of the survey, contact James Mariano at (808) 270-7349.

Participate in these surveys to help the county Office on Aging address the needs of older adults and caregivers through its Kupuna Care home and community-based services.