Comprehensive Aging Survey

The Comprehensive Aging Survey is a statewide effort to better understand the experiences, needs and priorities of adults age 60 and older. The survey will help shape the future of aging services and supports across the state.

Survey data and results

Vital Research presented on the project and key takeaways to the Minnesota Board on Aging on Sept. 24, 2026. View the presentation slides: 2026 Comprehensive Aging Survey Project (PDF).

Three reports are available:

Comprehensive Aging Survey Executive Summary (PDF)
Comprehensive Aging Survey Full Report (PDF)
Comprehensive Aging Survey Appendix (PDF)

Who conducted the survey?

The Minnesota Board on Aging, Age-Friendly Minnesota and DHS Aging and Adult Services Division developed the survey in partnership with Minnesota’s Area Agencies on Aging, MMB Long-Range Planning and the Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation at the University of Minnesota.

We hired Vital Research, a nationally recognized, community-driven research and evaluation company, to conduct the survey.