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

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* 2. How long have you lived in this community?

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* 3. Thinking about your retirement years, how likely is it that you will move to a different home within the city of Mission?

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* 4. If you were to consider moving out of the city of Mission during your retirement, would the following factors impact your decision to move?

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Looking for a different home size that meets your needs
Maintaining your current home will be too expensive
Fearing for your personal safety or security concerns
Looking for a home that will help you live independently as you age
Wanting to move to an area that has better health care facilities
Wanting to be closer to family
Needing more access to public transportation
Wanting to live in a different climate
Looking for an area that has a lower cost of living

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* 5. How important is it for you to remain in the city of Mission as you age?

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* 6. Do you own or rent your primary home - or do you have some other type of living arrangement, such as living in the home of a family member or friend?

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* 7. What type of home is your primary residence?

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

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* 9. 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 Not sure
Easier access into or within your home such as a ramp, chairlift or elevator, or wider doorways
Bathroom modifications such as grab bars, handrails, a higher toilet or non-slip tiles
Addition of a bedroom, bathroom or kitchen on the first floor
Lighting improvements
Installation of a medical emergency response system that notifies others in case of emergency
Addition of at least one no-step entry into the house

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* 10. How important do you think it is to have the following in your community?

  Extremely important Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important
Well-maintained homes and properties
A home repair service for low-income and older adults that helps with repairs
Seasonal services such as lawn work or snow removal for low-income and older adults
Affordable housing options (such as active adult communities, assisted living and communities with shared facilities and outdoor spaces) for adults of varying income levels
Homes that are equipped with features such as no-step entry, wider doorways, first floor bedroom and bath, grab bars in bathrooms
Well-maintained and safe low-income housing

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