Fishers Launches Task Force on Aging

The City of Fishers has launched an Aging & Wellness Task Force to evaluate existing services available for seniors within Fishers and make recommendations for new programming and initiatives, including a potential facility dedicated to senior services.

The task force is co-chaired by Fishers City Councilman Bill Stuart and local physician and Hamilton Southeastern Board of Trustees member Dr. Juanita Albright and includes residents and care providers. As part of the evaluation phase, the task force will publish a community survey and host focus groups to identify gaps within existing offerings.

“This initiative demonstrates the City’s commitment to supporting its senior population and ensuring that this demographic has the necessary services, programs, and resources to attain the highest quality of life within Fishers,” said co-chairs Stuart and Dr. Albright. “This is an exciting opportunity for seniors to share what matters to them and make a direct impact on future programming and infrastructure. We can’t wait to get started.”

This new task force is part of the City’s Culture of Health initiative which strives to foster a culture of wellness and healthy living for all residents. The potential for a senior-focused facility was brought up during the planning phase for the new Fishers Community Center, set to open this fall.

“Over the past few years, we’ve debuted exciting new quality of life amenities for our community, including a world-class event center and art center, new parks, and trails, and more,” said Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness. “As more seniors are selecting Fishers as the place to spend their retirement, it’s important that we understand which amenities and resources can best serve this growing population.” 

The task force will kick off this spring with the aim to have a plan for City staff by mid-summer.