Area Agency on Aging Requesting Community Input
Thursday April 16, 2026
Contact: Rebecca Burns, Health Officer
517-279-9561 ext. 148
Laura Sutter, AAA IIIC Director
517-279-9561 ext. 137
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Area Agency on Aging Requesting Community Input
Coldwater, MI - The Branch-St. Joseph Area Agency on Aging IIIC (AAA IIIC), one of Michigan’s 16 designated Area Agencies on Aging, is responsible for identifying needs, providing comprehensive information and assistance/referral services, and assuring that a full array of services and supports is available to older adults and families across Branch and St. Joseph counties.
Every three years the Area Agency on Aging IIIC prepares a Multi-Year Area Plan. This plan spells out the needs of older adults and sets priorities for funding and services. Currently, AAA IIIC is seeking input from Branch and St. Joseph County residents, service participants, caregivers, and community leaders. According to Laura Sutter, Director, “If you are an older adult, the caregiver of an older adult, or have an interest in sharing your perspective as an advocate or professional, we want to hear from you! The feedback we receive will be used to help us target federal and state resources as well as develop and improve upon services that are available in our planning & service area.”
AAA IIIC has posted an online survey, which takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete, and can be accessed by going to: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8786440/Branch-St-Joseph-Area-Agency-on-Aging-IIIC-Community-Needs-Survey
You can also access the survey tool through the health department’s website at www.bhsj.org and clicking on the banner.
The agency will also host 4 community input sessions for residents to attend. These sessions will give participants the opportunity to share their needs and experiences, and to complete a paper survey.
·May 4th at 9:30 a.m. - Union City Senior Center, 501 N. Broadway Street, Union City
·May 4th at 2:00 p.m. – Burnside Center, 65 Grahl Drive, Coldwater
·May 6th at 11:00 a.m. – Oaks Enrichment Center, 306 N. Franks Avenue, Sturgis
·May 6th at 2:00 p.m. – Rivers Enrichment Center, 1200 W. Broadway Street, Three Rivers
Paper copies of the survey are also available at your local senior center or congregate meal site. We can also talk with you over the phone and you can share your input with one of our staff who will confidentially complete the form. Everyone’s input is welcomed and needed.
The survey will be open until May 11, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Information collected is anonymous.
If you have questions regarding the process or would prefer to complete the survey over the phone, please call the Area Agency on Aging IIIC at (888) 615-8009 (Toll Free) or (517) 278-2538. Or visit our website at: www.bhsj.org/aaa and follow us on Facebook at Area Agency on Aging IIIC.
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