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20 Questions - Groton Age Friendly Survey

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey about the community services available today.

Your responses will be factored into our goal setting for a more Age Friendly Groton!

The survey will take approximately 15 min to complete.


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3.  

Some people find that they need or want to move out of their home as they get older. If you were to consider moving out of your current residence, would the following be a major factor, a minor factor, or not a factor at all in your decision to move?

Wanting a smaller size home
Wanting a larger size home
The cost of maintaining your current residence
Wanting a home that will help you live independently as you age, for example a home without stairs
4.  

Some people find that they need or want to move out of their community as they get older. If you were to consider moving out of your current community, would the following be a major factor, a minor factor, or not a factor at all in your decision to move?

Your personal safety or security concerns
Wanting to move to an area that has better health care facilities
Wanting to be closer to family
Wanting to live in a different climate
Wanting to live in an area that has a lower cost of living
Needing more access to public transportation
Wanting to live in an area with better opportunities for social interaction
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7.  

Would you rate your community as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor on having the following?

Sidewalks that are in good condition, safe for pedestrians, and accessible for wheelchairs or other assistive mobility devices
Well-lit, accessible, safe streets and intersections for all users
Audio and visual pedestrian crossings
Separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians
Well-maintained streets
Easy to read traffic signs
Enforced speed limits
8.  

Would you rate your community as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor on having the following

Well-maintained homes and properties
Affordable housing options for adults of varying income levels such as older active adult communities, assisted living and communities with shared facilities and outdoor spaces
Homes that are built with things like a no step entrance, wider doorways, and first floor bedrooms and bathrooms
Well-maintained, safe low-income housing
Safe, well-maintained parks
Public buildings and spaces including restrooms that are accessible to people of different physical abilities
Enough benches for resting in public areas like parks, along sidewalks, and around public buildings
Conveniently located emergency care centers
Well-maintained hospitals and health care facilities
Neighborhood watch programs
Conveniently located, affordable public parking lots and areas to park including handicapped parking
9.  

How do you usually get around your community for things like shopping, visiting the doctor, running errands, or other things?

Walk
Drive yourself
Have others drive you
Use a taxi, Uber or Lyft
Use a special transportation service, such as one for seniors or persons with disabilities
Use Public Transportation
Ride a Bike
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13.  

How often do you feel the following?

I lack companionship
I feel left out
I feel isolated from others
14.  

Do you use the following sources for continuing education or self-improvement classes or workshops in your community?

Parks and Recreation
Faith community
Local organizations or businesses
Community center
Senior Center
Offerings through work
Online Programs
I do NOT participate in any continuing education/self-improvement classes
15.  

Would you rate your community as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor on having the following?

Conveniently located entertainment venues
Activities geared specifically towards older adults
Activities that offer senior discounts
Activities that are affordable to all residents
Activities that involve both younger and older people
A variety of cultural activities for diverse populations
Local schools that involve older adults in events and activities
Continuing education classes or social clubs to pursue new interests, hobbies or passions.
Driver education or refresher courses
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17.  

Would you rate your community as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor on having the following?

A range of flexible job opportunities for older adults
Job training opportunities for older adults who want to learn new job skills within their job or get training in a different field of work
Jobs that are adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities
Policies that ensure older adults can continue to have equal opportunity to work for as long as they want or need to regardless of their age
18.  

Would you turn to the following resources if you, a family member or friend needed information about services for older adults such as caregiving services, home delivered meals, home repair, medical transport, or social activities?

Local Senior Centers
Office of Healthy Aging (formerly Dept. of Elderly Affairs)
Family or friends
Local nonprofit organizations
Faith-based organizations like churches or synagogues
Your doctor or other health care professional
AARP
Local government offices like the Health Department
Library
19.  

Would you rate your community as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor on having the following?

Access to community information in one central source
Clearly displayed printed community information with large lettering
Free access to computers and the Internet in public places such as the library, senior centers or government buildings
Community information that is delivered in person to people who may have difficulty or may not be able to leave their home
Community information that is available in a number of different languages
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