2025 Weston Council on Aging (COA) Survey

Understanding the changing and expanding needs of older adults in our community, the Council on the Aging welcomes your feedback. The mission of the Weston Council on Aging is to serve as a primary resource for residents 60 and older and their families; to offer programs, services, and support that enhance quality of life and empower older adults to thrive; and to enable meaningful connections that build an inter-generational spirit of community. As we look to expand our services and facility for community members 60 years and older, we would greatly appreciate your feedback.

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* 1. What is your age?

Less than 50

50-59

60-69

70-79

80+

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* 2. Which of the following categories best describes your employment status?

Employed, working full-time

Employed, working part-time

Retired

Other (please specify)

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* 3. About how long have you lived in Weston?

Fewer than 5 years

5-14 years

15-24 years

25-34 years

35+

I do not live in Weston currently but am still involved.

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* 4. How long do you plan on staying in Weston?

More than 10 years

5-10 years

3-5 years

Less than 3 years

Don't know

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* 5. How important is it for you to remain living in Weston as you get older?

Extremely important

Very important

Somewhat important

Not so important

Not at all important

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* 6. What are your greatest concerns about your ability to continue living in Weston as you get older? Please check all that apply.

Affordability and cost of living

Availability of suitable housing options

Resources to learn about suitable housing options

Transportation and getting around town

Having the ability to maintain health and independence

Having the ability for social engagement

None

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How familiar are you with the Weston Council on Aging (COA)?

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Not at all familiar

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* 8. Do you know where the COA is located?

Yes

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* 9. When was the last time you visited the COA facility?

Within the last month

Within the last 3 months

Within the last 6 months

Within the last year

Over a year ago

None of the above

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* 10. How often do you currently use the COA's offerings?

Almost every week

2 times a month

1 time a month

Occassionally

Rarely

Never

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* 11. If your answer to Q10 is "rarely" or "never", why not? Otherwise, continue to Q12.

I am not aware of all of COA's offerings

I am not aware of others in my age group

I don't have time

The current offerings don't match my needs

I worry that there are not others in my age group participating

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Which COA offerings are you aware of? Please check all that apply.

Meals and Events (e.g., monthly breakfasts, Holiday Party, Veteran's Breakfast, Ice Cream Social, etc.)

Educational Programs (e.g., Book Club, World History, Art Appreciation, Personal Technology Workshops, etc.)

Games and Crafts (e.g., Chess, Mah Jongg, knitting, art workshops, etc.)

Fitness, Health, and Wellness (e.g., flu clinic, trail walks, fitness classes, etc.)

Transportation (e.g., for shopping, medical appointments, COA programs, etc.)

Trips (e.g., museums, gardens, theater, etc.)

Social Services (e.g., caregiver support, AARP tax assistance, Medicare assistance/SHINE), etc.

None of the above

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* 13. What offerings at the COA do you use or participate in?
Please check all that apply.

Meals and Events (e.g., monthly breakfasts, Holiday Party, Veteran's Breakfast, Ice Cream Social, etc.)

Educational Programs (e.g., Book Club, World History, Art Appreciation, Personal Technology Workshops, etc.)

Games and Crafts (e.g., Chess, Mah Jongg, knitting, art workshops, etc.)

Fitness, Health, and Wellness (e.g., flu clinic, trail walks, fitness classes, etc.)

Transportation (e.g., for shopping, medical appointments, COA programs, etc.)

Trips (e.g., museums, gardens, theater, etc.)

Social Services (e.g., caregiver support, AARP tax assistance, Medicare assistance/SHINE), etc.

None of the above

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* 14. What additional offerings/spaces would you like to see at the COA?
(Please check your TOP FIVE options.)

Dedicated Fitness area for additional weekly exercise classes and a walking track

Daily Meals (from a licensed kitchen)

Dedicated Indoor Café area to meet with friends/peers

Additional Meal Events that would accommodate current wait lists (e.g. group meals)

Billiards

Ping Pong/Game Tables

Movies/Classes in dedicated media room

Dedicated Office Space for meetings (e.g., support groups and private counseling sessions)

Dedicated Art Studio

Expanded Outdoor Patio Area to meet friends/peers and play outdoor games

Don't know

Other (please specify)

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* 15. If additional offerings were available, how more likely would you be to participate at the COA?

Very likely

Likely

Neither likely nor unlikely

Unlikely

Very unlikely

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* 16. Do you expect to use any of the following COA offerings or services within the next 5 years? Please check all that apply.

Transportation services (for shopping, medical appointments, errands, COA programs)

Educational Programs

Games and Crafts (e.g., chess, Mah Jongg, knitting, art workshops, etc.)

Fitness, Health, and Wellness Programs

Trips

Social Services

Meals and Events

None of the above

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* 17. How important is it for Weston to have a dedicated facility for residents over 60 (Active Living Center) with space for additional activities and offerings?

Extremely important

Very important

Somewhat important

Not so important

Not at all important

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* 18. If a dedicated Weston Active Learning Center for residents over 60 (with its own space for activities and offerings) was available, how likely would you be to use it?

Very likely

Likely

Neither likely nor unlikely

Unlikely

Very unlikely

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* 19. If you are 60 and older, how often do you read or refer to the monthly COA Newsletter?

A great deal

A moderate amount

A little or none at all

If "none at all" above, please answer why not?

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* 20. Do you use social media (Instagram or FB)?

Yes

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* 21. Would you be willing to opt in to receive an electronic newsletter and forgo the paper copy?

Yes

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* 22. Please leave any additional comments or questions below.

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* 23. Can we contact you to follow up on your feedback? If yes, please provide your email address.

Thank you for your time!

Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions at westoncoa@westonma.gov or 781-786-5000.

2025 Weston Council on Aging (COA) Survey

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* 1. What is your age?

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* 2. Which of the following categories best describes your employment status?

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* 3. About how long have you lived in Weston?

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* 4. How long do you plan on staying in Weston?

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* 5. How important is it for you to remain living in Weston as you get older?

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* 6. What are your greatest concerns about your ability to continue living in Weston as you get older? Please check all that apply.

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* 7. How familiar are you with the Weston Council on Aging (COA)?

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* 8. Do you know where the COA is located?

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* 9. When was the last time you visited the COA facility?

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* 10. How often do you currently use the COA's offerings?

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* 11. If your answer to Q10 is "rarely" or "never", why not? Otherwise, continue to Q12.

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* 12. Which COA offerings are you aware of? Please check all that apply.

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* 13. What offerings at the COA do you use or participate in? Please check all that apply.

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* 14. What additional offerings/spaces would you like to see at the COA?(Please check your TOP FIVE options.)

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* 15. If additional offerings were available, how more likely would you be to participate at the COA?

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* 16. Do you expect to use any of the following COA offerings or services within the next 5 years? Please check all that apply.

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* 17. How important is it for Weston to have a dedicated facility for residents over 60 (Active Living Center) with space for additional activities and offerings?

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* 18. If a dedicated Weston Active Learning Center for residents over 60 (with its own space for activities and offerings) was available, how likely would you be to use it?

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* 19. If you are 60 and older, how often do you read or refer to the monthly COA Newsletter?

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* 20. Do you use social media (Instagram or FB)?

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* 21. Would you be willing to opt in to receive an electronic newsletter and forgo the paper copy?

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* 22. Please leave any additional comments or questions below.

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* 23. Can we contact you to follow up on your feedback? If yes, please provide your email address.

* 13. What offerings at the COA do you use or participate in?
Please check all that apply.

* 14. What additional offerings/spaces would you like to see at the COA?
(Please check your TOP FIVE options.)