To participate online, visit polco.us/montana2026 to complete survey by July 10, 2026. Paper copies are available through the local Area Agencies on Aging, but must be completed and returned by Friday, July 3. All responses are confidential. Individual responses and personal information will not be shared.

On behalf of Area Agencies on Aging statewide, Missoula Aging Services (MAS) invites all Montana residents age 55 and older to participate in the 2026 Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA). 

Lisa Sheppard, CEO of Missoula Aging Services, says, “This is an opportunity to help shape the future of aging in our community. The more residents who participate, the stronger the data will be, and the better equipped we’ll be to address the priorities of older Montanans.”

Survey results will help identify community strengths, emerging challenges, and areas where additional support is needed. The findings will guide the future work of Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) across the state and help inform policies, programs, and partnerships throughout the region.

MAS Community Services Director Ria Overholt says, “We are eager to hear from those whose experiences and perspectives help make our communities stronger. Whether you've lived here for a few months or a lifetime, your voice matters. The insights gathered through this survey will help shape conversations, partnerships, and services for years to come.”

For more information, contact your local AAA. If you’re not sure how to find your local agency, call (800) 551-3191, In Missoula County, call Missoula Aging Services at (406) 728-7682.