Survey of Senior Services in Bristol, Tennessee

The Bristol Community

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* 1. How would you rate Bristol as a place for people to live as they age?

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Poor

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* 2. How long have you lived in Bristol?

Less than 7 year

More than 7 years but less than 20 years

20+ years

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* 3. Do you live in Bristol year-round or seasonally?

Year round, I do not reside anywhere outside of Bristol

Seasonally, I reside outside of Bristol during Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall on a regular basis

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* 4. How important is it for you to remain in Bristol as you age?

Very important

Somewhat important

Not very important

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* 5. How likely is it that you will move to a different home in Bristol when you retire?

Very likely

Somewhat likely

Not very likely

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* 6. How likely are you to move outside of Bristol when you retire?

Very likely

Somewhat likely

Not very likely

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* 7. If you were to consider moving during retirement, would the following factors impact your decision?

	Yes	No
Looking for a different home size that meets your needs	Looking for a different home size that meets your needs Yes	Looking for a different home size that meets your needs No
Maintaining your current home will be too expensive	Maintaining your current home will be too expensive Yes	Maintaining your current home will be too expensive No
Fearing for your personal safety or security concerns	Fearing for your personal safety or security concerns Yes	Fearing for your personal safety or security concerns No
Looking for a home that will help you live independently as you age	Looking for a home that will help you live independently as you age Yes	Looking for a home that will help you live independently as you age No
Wanting to move to an area that has better health care facilities	Wanting to move to an area that has better health care facilities Yes	Wanting to move to an area that has better health care facilities No
Wanting to be closer to family	Wanting to be closer to family Yes	Wanting to be closer to family No
Needing more access to public transportation	Needing more access to public transportation Yes	Needing more access to public transportation No
Wanting to live in a different climate	Wanting to live in a different climate Yes	Wanting to live in a different climate No

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What is your current living arrangement?

Own

Rent

Other type of living arrangement, such as living with a family member or a friend

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* 9. What type of home is your primary home?

Single family home

Mobile home

Town home, condominium or duplex

Apartment

Other (please specify)

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* 10. How important is it for you to be able to live independently in your own home as you age?

Very important

Somewhat important

Not very important

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* 11. People sometimes make modifications to their home so they can stay there as they age. Do you think you will need to make the following types of modifications or improvements to your home to enable you to stay there as you age?

	Yes	No
Easier access into or within your home such as a ramp, chairlift or elevator, or wider doorways	Easier access into or within your home such as a ramp, chairlift or elevator, or wider doorways Yes	Easier access into or within your home such as a ramp, chairlift or elevator, or wider doorways No
Bathroom modifications such as grab bars, handrails, a higher toilet or non-slip tiles	Bathroom modifications such as grab bars, handrails, a higher toilet or non-slip tiles Yes	Bathroom modifications such as grab bars, handrails, a higher toilet or non-slip tiles No
Putting a bedroom, bathroom and /or kitchen on the first floor	Putting a bedroom, bathroom and /or kitchen on the first floor Yes	Putting a bedroom, bathroom and /or kitchen on the first floor No
Improving lighting	Improving lighting Yes	Improving lighting No
Installing a medical emergency response system that notifies others in case of emergency	Installing a medical emergency response system that notifies others in case of emergency Yes	Installing a medical emergency response system that notifies others in case of emergency No
Is your home already equipped with these features?	Is your home already equipped with these features? Yes	Is your home already equipped with these features? No

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Does Bristol have the following?

	Yes	No
Home repair contractors who are trustworthy, do quality work, are affordable for low-income and older adults, and help with repairs	Home repair contractors who are trustworthy, do quality work, are affordable for low-income and older adults, and help with repairs Yes	Home repair contractors who are trustworthy, do quality work, are affordable for low-income and older adults, and help with repairs No
Well-maintained homes and properties	Well-maintained homes and properties Yes	Well-maintained homes and properties No
Seasonal services such as lawn work or snow removal for low-income and older adults	Seasonal services such as lawn work or snow removal for low-income and older adults Yes	Seasonal services such as lawn work or snow removal for low-income and older adults No
Assisted living communities and communities with shared facilities and outdoor spaces	Assisted living communities and communities with shared facilities and outdoor spaces Yes	Assisted living communities and communities with shared facilities and outdoor spaces No
Well-maintained, safe low-income housing	Well-maintained, safe low-income housing Yes	Well-maintained, safe low-income housing No
Affordable housing options for seniors	Affordable housing options for seniors Yes	Affordable housing options for seniors No

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* 13. How important do you think it is to have the following in Bristol?

	Very important	Somewhat important	Not very important
Well-maintained, safe parks that are within walking distance of your home	Well-maintained, safe parks that are within walking distance of your home Very important	Well-maintained, safe parks that are within walking distance of your home Somewhat important	Well-maintained, safe parks that are within walking distance of your home Not very important
Public parks with enough benches	Public parks with enough benches Very important	Public parks with enough benches Somewhat important	Public parks with enough benches Not very important
Sidewalks that are in good condition, free from obstruction, are safe for pedestrian use, and accessible for wheelchairs or other assisted mobility devices	Sidewalks that are in good condition, free from obstruction, are safe for pedestrian use, and accessible for wheelchairs or other assisted mobility devices Very important	Sidewalks that are in good condition, free from obstruction, are safe for pedestrian use, and accessible for wheelchairs or other assisted mobility devices Somewhat important	Sidewalks that are in good condition, free from obstruction, are safe for pedestrian use, and accessible for wheelchairs or other assisted mobility devices Not very important
Well-maintained public buildings and facilities that are accessible to people of different physical abilities	Well-maintained public buildings and facilities that are accessible to people of different physical abilities Very important	Well-maintained public buildings and facilities that are accessible to people of different physical abilities Somewhat important	Well-maintained public buildings and facilities that are accessible to people of different physical abilities Not very important
Separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians	Separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians Very important	Separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians Somewhat important	Separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians Not very important
Well-maintained public restrooms that are accessible to people of different physical abilities	Well-maintained public restrooms that are accessible to people of different physical abilities Very important	Well-maintained public restrooms that are accessible to people of different physical abilities Somewhat important	Well-maintained public restrooms that are accessible to people of different physical abilities Not very important
Neighborhood watch programs	Neighborhood watch programs Very important	Neighborhood watch programs Somewhat important	Neighborhood watch programs Not very important

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* 14. Have you ever experienced homelessness in Bristol?

Yes

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* 15. How do you get around for things like shopping , visiting the doctor, running errands or going to other places in the following ways?

	Yes	No
Drive yourself	Drive yourself Yes	Drive yourself No
Have others drive you	Have others drive you Yes	Have others drive you No
Walk	Walk Yes	Walk No
Ride a bike	Ride a bike Yes	Ride a bike No
Use standard city bus service	Use standard city bus service Yes	Use standard city bus service No
Take a taxi/cab	Take a taxi/cab Yes	Take a taxi/cab No
Use a special transportation service, such as one for seniors or persons with disabilities (i.e. Bristol TN Transit or NET Trans or Job Access)	Use a special transportation service, such as one for seniors or persons with disabilities (i.e. Bristol TN Transit or NET Trans or Job Access) Yes	Use a special transportation service, such as one for seniors or persons with disabilities (i.e. Bristol TN Transit or NET Trans or Job Access) No
Rideshare services (i.e.. Uber or Lyft)	Rideshare services (i.e.. Uber or Lyft) Yes	Rideshare services (i.e.. Uber or Lyft) No

Other (please specify)

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* 16. How important do you think it is to have the following in Bristol?

	Very important	Somewhat important	Not very important
Accessible and convenient public transportation	Accessible and convenient public transportation Very important	Accessible and convenient public transportation Somewhat important	Accessible and convenient public transportation Not very important
Audio/visual pedestrian crossings	Audio/visual pedestrian crossings Very important	Audio/visual pedestrian crossings Somewhat important	Audio/visual pedestrian crossings Not very important
Well-maintained public transportation vehicles	Well-maintained public transportation vehicles Very important	Well-maintained public transportation vehicles Somewhat important	Well-maintained public transportation vehicles Not very important
Reliable public transportation	Reliable public transportation Very important	Reliable public transportation Somewhat important	Reliable public transportation Not very important
Safe public transportation stops or areas	Safe public transportation stops or areas Very important	Safe public transportation stops or areas Somewhat important	Safe public transportation stops or areas Not very important
Special transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults	Special transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults Very important	Special transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults Somewhat important	Special transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults Not very important
Well-maintained streets	Well-maintained streets Very important	Well-maintained streets Somewhat important	Well-maintained streets Not very important
Public parking lots, spaces, and areas to park	Public parking lots, spaces, and areas to park Very important	Public parking lots, spaces, and areas to park Somewhat important	Public parking lots, spaces, and areas to park Not very important
Well-lit, safe streets, and intersections for all users (pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers)	Well-lit, safe streets, and intersections for all users (pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers) Very important	Well-lit, safe streets, and intersections for all users (pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers) Somewhat important	Well-lit, safe streets, and intersections for all users (pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers) Not very important

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* 17. In general, when compared to most people your age, how would you rate your health?

Excellent

Very good

Good

Poor

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* 18. Monthly, how often do you engage in some form of physical exercise (walking, running, biking, swimming, sports, strength training, yoga, stretching)?

At least once a week

About once a month

Seldom to Never

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* 19. How important is it to have the following in Bristol?

	Very important	Somewhat important	Not very important
Fitness activities for older adults, health & wellness programs and classes in areas such as nutrition, smoking cessation, and weight control	Fitness activities for older adults, health & wellness programs and classes in areas such as nutrition, smoking cessation, and weight control Very important	Fitness activities for older adults, health & wellness programs and classes in areas such as nutrition, smoking cessation, and weight control Somewhat important	Fitness activities for older adults, health & wellness programs and classes in areas such as nutrition, smoking cessation, and weight control Not very important
Conveniently located health and social services	Conveniently located health and social services Very important	Conveniently located health and social services Somewhat important	Conveniently located health and social services Not very important
Easy to find information on local health and supportive services	Easy to find information on local health and supportive services Very important	Easy to find information on local health and supportive services Somewhat important	Easy to find information on local health and supportive services Not very important
Home care services, including health, personal care, and housekeeping	Home care services, including health, personal care, and housekeeping Very important	Home care services, including health, personal care, and housekeeping Somewhat important	Home care services, including health, personal care, and housekeeping Not very important
Well-maintained hospitals and health care facilities	Well-maintained hospitals and health care facilities Very important	Well-maintained hospitals and health care facilities Somewhat important	Well-maintained hospitals and health care facilities Not very important

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* 20. Where do you frequently interact with friends, family, and/or neighbors in Bristol? (Check all that apply)

University/Community College

Community Center

Faith community (churches, synagogues, etc.)

Local organizations or businesses

Online programs

My work

Other (please specify)

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* 21. Are the following important to Bristol?

	Very important	Somewhat important	Not very important
Entertainment venues that are conveniently located	Entertainment venues that are conveniently located Very important	Entertainment venues that are conveniently located Somewhat important	Entertainment venues that are conveniently located Not very important
Activities specifically geared to older adults	Activities specifically geared to older adults Very important	Activities specifically geared to older adults Somewhat important	Activities specifically geared to older adults Not very important
Activities that offer senior discounts	Activities that offer senior discounts Very important	Activities that offer senior discounts Somewhat important	Activities that offer senior discounts Not very important
Activities that are affordable to all residents	Activities that are affordable to all residents Very important	Activities that are affordable to all residents Somewhat important	Activities that are affordable to all residents Not very important
Activities involving young and older people	Activities involving young and older people Very important	Activities involving young and older people Somewhat important	Activities involving young and older people Not very important
A variety of cultural activities for diverse population	A variety of cultural activities for diverse population Very important	A variety of cultural activities for diverse population Somewhat important	A variety of cultural activities for diverse population Not very important
Local schools that involve older adults in events and activities	Local schools that involve older adults in events and activities Very important	Local schools that involve older adults in events and activities Somewhat important	Local schools that involve older adults in events and activities Not very important
Continuing education classes	Continuing education classes Very important	Continuing education classes Somewhat important	Continuing education classes Not very important
Social clubs such as for books, gardening, crafts, or hobbies	Social clubs such as for books, gardening, crafts, or hobbies Very important	Social clubs such as for books, gardening, crafts, or hobbies Somewhat important	Social clubs such as for books, gardening, crafts, or hobbies Not very important
A range of volunteer activities to choose from	A range of volunteer activities to choose from Very important	A range of volunteer activities to choose from Somewhat important	A range of volunteer activities to choose from Not very important

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* 22. Which of the following best describes your current employment status?

Retired, not working at all

Self-employed, part-time

Self-employed, full-time

Employed, part-time

Employed, full-time

Unemployed, but looking for work

Not in labor force for other reasons

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* 23. How likely are you to continue to work as long as possible instead of retiring?

Very likely

Somewhat likely

Not very likely

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* 24. Are the following important for you to have in Bristol?

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Very Important
A range of flexible job opportunities for older adults	A range of flexible job opportunities for older adults Very Important	A range of flexible job opportunities for older adults Somewhat Important	A range of flexible job opportunities for older adults Not Very Important
Job training opportunities for older adults who want to learn new job skills within their current job or get training in a different field of work	Job training opportunities for older adults who want to learn new job skills within their current job or get training in a different field of work Very Important	Job training opportunities for older adults who want to learn new job skills within their current job or get training in a different field of work Somewhat Important	Job training opportunities for older adults who want to learn new job skills within their current job or get training in a different field of work Not Very Important
Jobs that are adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities	Jobs that are adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities Very Important	Jobs that are adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities Somewhat Important	Jobs that are adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities Not Very Important

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* 25. To receive community information, which of the following resources do you use if you, a family member or friend needs information about services for older adults, such as care giving services, home delivered meals, home repair, medical transport, or social activities?

	Yes	No
Community Center	Community Center Yes	Community Center No
Family or Friends	Family or Friends Yes	Family or Friends No
Local nonprofit organizations	Local nonprofit organizations Yes	Local nonprofit organizations No
Faith-based organizations such as churches or synagogues	Faith-based organizations such as churches or synagogues Yes	Faith-based organizations such as churches or synagogues No
Internet	Internet Yes	Internet No
Telephone book	Telephone book Yes	Telephone book No
Your doctor or other health care professional	Your doctor or other health care professional Yes	Your doctor or other health care professional No
Local government offices such as the Department of Health	Local government offices such as the Department of Health Yes	Local government offices such as the Department of Health No
Library	Library Yes	Library No
211	211 Yes	211 No

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* 26. Are you male or female?

Male

Female

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* 27. What is your age (in years)?

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* 28. Besides yourself, do you have any of the following people living in your household?

	Yes	No
Child/children under 18	Child/children under 18 Yes	Child/children under 18 No
Child/children 18 or older	Child/children 18 or older Yes	Child/children 18 or older No
Child/children away at college	Child/children away at college Yes	Child/children away at college No
Parents	Parents Yes	Parents No
Other adult relative or friend 18 or older	Other adult relative or friend 18 or older Yes	Other adult relative or friend 18 or older No

Survey of Senior Services in Bristol, Tennessee

The Bristol Community

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* 1. How would you rate Bristol as a place for people to live as they age?

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* 2. How long have you lived in Bristol?

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* 3. Do you live in Bristol year-round or seasonally?

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* 4. How important is it for you to remain in Bristol as you age?

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* 5. How likely is it that you will move to a different home in Bristol when you retire?

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* 6. How likely are you to move outside of Bristol when you retire?

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* 7. If you were to consider moving during retirement, would the following factors impact your decision?

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* 8. What is your current living arrangement?

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* 9. What type of home is your primary home?

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* 10. How important is it for you to be able to live independently in your own home as you age?

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* 11. People sometimes make modifications to their home so they can stay there as they age. Do you think you will need to make the following types of modifications or improvements to your home to enable you to stay there as you age?

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* 12. Does Bristol have the following?

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* 13. How important do you think it is to have the following in Bristol?

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* 14. Have you ever experienced homelessness in Bristol?

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* 15. How do you get around for things like shopping , visiting the doctor, running errands or going to other places in the following ways?

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* 16. How important do you think it is to have the following in Bristol?

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* 17. In general, when compared to most people your age, how would you rate your health?

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* 18. Monthly, how often do you engage in some form of physical exercise (walking, running, biking, swimming, sports, strength training, yoga, stretching)?

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* 19. How important is it to have the following in Bristol?

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* 20. Where do you frequently interact with friends, family, and/or neighbors in Bristol? (Check all that apply)

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* 21. Are the following important to Bristol?

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* 22. Which of the following best describes your current employment status?

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* 23. How likely are you to continue to work as long as possible instead of retiring?

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* 24. Are the following important for you to have in Bristol?

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* 25. To receive community information, which of the following resources do you use if you, a family member or friend needs information about services for older adults, such as care giving services, home delivered meals, home repair, medical transport, or social activities?

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* 26. Are you male or female?

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* 27. What is your age (in years)?

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* 28. Besides yourself, do you have any of the following people living in your household?

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* 29. Any additional information you would like to provide?