Veterans, Seniors, Human Services Levy - Burien Seniors Needs Assessment Survey

Needs survey of older adults in the Burien area, with a focus on social engagement, health and wellness, access to service system, housing stability and financial stability.

RETURN COMPLETED PAPER SURVEYS TO THE BURIEN COMMUNITY CENTER at 14700 6TH AVE SW, BURIEN 98166

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* 1. Do you currently attend any program or activity at the Burien Community Center?

Yes, at least weekly or more often

Yes, maybe once a month

Rarely, for a special event or activity

Not sure

No (why?)

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* 2. What would bring you to the Burien Senior Program at Burien Community Center? (check all that apply)

Fitness classes – ex. yoga, dance, balance

Drop-in activities – ex. cards, ping pong, knitting

Health and wellness talks – ex. nutrition, CPR, aging, financial/estate planning, etc.

Computer and/or enrichment classes – ex. art, writers, current events, driver safety, etc.

Trips and travel

Resources and referrals – ex. Medicare, legal advice, SHIBA, Human Services Info & Assistance, bus passes, etc.

Personal services – ex. foot care, chair massage, acupuncture, reiki, tax assistance, Metro Bus Pass, etc.

Support groups

Flexible service/business hours

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What new or expanded programs do you think are most needed by older adults? (check all that apply)

Fitness classes

Trips and travel

Human services – ex. meals, housing, social worker, caregiver assistance, dental

Resources referral - ex. home/yard help, housing, transportation, lifestyle improvement, wellness coach

Wellness focused activities – ex. walking group, outdoor activities group

Social group – ex. lunch outings, language conversation

Computer/Tech lab with help to use phone, computer, tablets

Lifestyle talks and help – ex. personal finances & budgeting, healthy eating, health/weight management, relationship help, etc.

Culturally-relevant programs (i.e. run in relevant languages to community) – ex. exercise/dance/ESL classes and services in Spanish, Vietnamese, etc.

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Primarily, how do you get to the places you need to go?

Drive a personal vehicle

Family or friends take you

Hyde Shuttle or Volunteer Transportation

Metro Access, bus or light rail

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What would you say is the most common NEED that older adults in Burien face?

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* 6. What are the gaps in services for older adults? (What do you think is missing? What do you wish is available?)

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* 7. If you were able to change something in the services provided, what would that be?

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* 8. Are you able to read about services or programs in English?

Yes, always

Yes, sometimes

Decline to answer

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* 9. What language do you speak or read at home?

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* 10. Have you found any culture or language services or programs you enjoy? Please list:

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* 11. What is your zip code? (optional)

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* 12. Are you Latino? (optional)

Yes

Unknown

Decline to answer

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* 13. What age range describes you? (optional)

Under 50

50-59

60-69

70-79

80-89

90+

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* 14. How do you describe yourself? (optional)

Caucasian or White

African American or Black

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

American Indian or Alaska Native

Other

Unknown

Decline to answer

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* 15. Do you consider yourself disabled or live with a disability? (optional)

Yes

Unknown

Decline to answer