DOH: NYS Master Plan for Aging Survey

Dear Members of the NYS Master Plan for Aging Community,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to you today to emphasize the critical importance of the NYS Master Plan for Aging survey and to request your active involvement in promoting it within your networks.

Since my previous email on September 29th, we have been diligently working to raise awareness about this pivotal survey. However, to ensure its success, we need your support in disseminating information about the survey among your diverse constituencies and underscoring the significance of their participation.

The Master Plan for Aging survey is a vital tool with multifaceted purposes. It will play a crucial role in identifying regional housing challenges, setting priorities for infrastructure and service improvements, understanding how older adults allocate their limited income, and evaluating the impact of various services. Furthermore, it will provide valuable insights into caregiving, the self-perception of caregivers, and the ways in which we can best support them.

For these compelling reasons, we urge you to include a direct link to the survey (https://forms.ny.gov/s3/mpasurvey) in your communications to your networks during the next two weeks. If your organization or network partners prefer hard copies for those with limited internet access, we have printable PDF versions available in a total of 17 languages for your convenience. If you require a bulk mailing of paper copies, please contact MPA@health.ny.gov, specifying your preferred language(s).

The deadline for survey participation is December 31st, 2023. We eagerly anticipate sharing the results with you in the coming year. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at MPA@health.ny.gov.

Thank you for your commitment to the NYS Master Plan for Aging. Your collaboration is instrumental in making this initiative a success.

Best Regards,

Adam Herbst
Chair, NYS Master Plan for Aging