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Senior Centers - Managing within a Pandemic in 2022
August 2022 Snapshot
As Senior Centers return to in-person programs, we are interested in learning more about your experiences with people coming back.
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1.
Compared to 2019 (pre-pandemic) levels how has in-person participation changed at your Senior Center?
Participation has increased beyond pre-pandemic levels
Participation is around the same as pre-pandemic levels
Participation is still down but we are catching up to pre-pandemic levels
Participation is down compared to pre-pandemic levels
Comments
2.
For each of the following areas, choose the option that best reflects your participation levels today.
Participation is higher than pre-pandemic
Around the same participation
Participation is lower but we are catching up
Lower participation
Haven't brought this back
N/A (this is not something you typically offer)
In person dining/congregate meals
Participation is higher than pre-pandemic
Around the same participation
Participation is lower but we are catching up
Lower participation
Haven't brought this back
N/A (this is not something you typically offer)
Grab and Go meals, take out meals
Participation is higher than pre-pandemic
Around the same participation
Participation is lower but we are catching up
Lower participation
Haven't brought this back
N/A (this is not something you typically offer)
Casual drop in activity
Participation is higher than pre-pandemic
Around the same participation
Participation is lower but we are catching up
Lower participation
Haven't brought this back
N/A (this is not something you typically offer)
Virtual Programs
Participation is higher than pre-pandemic
Around the same participation
Participation is lower but we are catching up
Lower participation
Haven't brought this back
N/A (this is not something you typically offer)
Arts, creativity
Participation is higher than pre-pandemic
Around the same participation
Participation is lower but we are catching up
Lower participation
Haven't brought this back
N/A (this is not something you typically offer)
Support groups
Participation is higher than pre-pandemic
Around the same participation
Participation is lower but we are catching up
Lower participation
Haven't brought this back
N/A (this is not something you typically offer)
Evidence-based programs
Participation is higher than pre-pandemic
Around the same participation
Participation is lower but we are catching up
Lower participation
Haven't brought this back
N/A (this is not something you typically offer)
Excercise classes/programs
Participation is higher than pre-pandemic
Around the same participation
Participation is lower but we are catching up
Lower participation
Haven't brought this back
N/A (this is not something you typically offer)
Lectures, workshops, classes
Participation is higher than pre-pandemic
Around the same participation
Participation is lower but we are catching up
Lower participation
Haven't brought this back
N/A (this is not something you typically offer)
Special events, celebrations, parties
Participation is higher than pre-pandemic
Around the same participation
Participation is lower but we are catching up
Lower participation
Haven't brought this back
N/A (this is not something you typically offer)
Games (cards, bingo, billiards etc.)
Participation is higher than pre-pandemic
Around the same participation
Participation is lower but we are catching up
Lower participation
Haven't brought this back
N/A (this is not something you typically offer)
Social Services, Information and Referral, Benefits Enrollment
Participation is higher than pre-pandemic
Around the same participation
Participation is lower but we are catching up
Lower participation
Haven't brought this back
N/A (this is not something you typically offer)
Transportation
Participation is higher than pre-pandemic
Around the same participation
Participation is lower but we are catching up
Lower participation
Haven't brought this back
N/A (this is not something you typically offer)
Comments
3.
What is your experience with each of the following program modalities? Choose all that apply.
Offered now
Offered during pandemic
Not offered
Successful
Moderately successful
Not very successful
Indoor
Offered now
Offered during pandemic
Not offered
Successful
Moderately successful
Not very successful
Outdoor
Offered now
Offered during pandemic
Not offered
Successful
Moderately successful
Not very successful
Virtual
Offered now
Offered during pandemic
Not offered
Successful
Moderately successful
Not very successful
Hybrid
Offered now
Offered during pandemic
Not offered
Successful
Moderately successful
Not very successful
Telephone based
Offered now
Offered during pandemic
Not offered
Successful
Moderately successful
Not very successful
At home/take home (eg kits)
Offered now
Offered during pandemic
Not offered
Successful
Moderately successful
Not very successful
Comments
4.
In terms of bringing people back to the center, what is working well? Please be specific.
Programs or Activities
Communication Strategies
Events
Other
5.
In terms of bringing people back to the Center, what is your biggest challenge or concern?
6.
Do you have anything else you would like to share?
7.
What protocols are in place to protect the health and safety of staff and participants?
Vaccine Mandates
Mask Requirement
Mask Optional guidance
Distancing, capacity limits
Pre-registration for programs
Enhanced cleaning/disinfection
None of the above
Other (please specify)
8.
Information about your Senior Center
Organization Name
CIty, State
Contact Person
Email of Contact Person
Current Progress,
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