HAH 2020 Community Survey

We hope you will help Harpswell Aging at Home (HAH) better understand the current needs of older Harpswell residents and how we’re doing meeting those needs by filling out this quick survey. It won’t take long! HAH is a group of Harpswell residents working in partnership with the Town of Harpswell and local organizations to assess and address the needs of older adults in our community. All answers to this survey will remain anonymous. The results will help HAH think about improving its work in the coming years. We will also publish a report on our findings and recommendations.

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* 1. What is your age range?

Under 50

50-59

60-69

70-79

80+

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* 2. How do you identify your gender?

Male

Female

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* 3. Where do you live?

Great Island/Cundy's Harbor

Orr's or Bailey's Island

Harpswell Neck

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* 4. Is Harpswell, ME your place of legal residence?

Yes

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* 5. What is your housing status

Own your home

Rent

Other (please specify)

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* 6. How many people live in your household?

Self only

Self plus one person

Self plus two people

Self plus three or more people

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* 7. What kinds of services would be useful to you right now? (Check all that apply)

Not currently in need of any services

Home care/home healthcare services (personal care, cooking, housekeeping, nurses, etc.)

Help with household chores (cleaning inside, yard work outside, getting trash to transfer station)

Home repair & modification services (installation of grab bars or ramps, fixing rotted floor)

Telephone check-in and opportunity for conversations

Help with getting food, including home delivered meals & grocery shopping

Wellness classes or programs (Tai Chi, Living Well, etc.)

Rides to stores, church, social events, medical appointments, etc.

Financial assistance, either help getting benefits, or help making a budget, etc.

Caregiver support and/or respite

Help with using technology

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What is your current transportation situation?

I transport myself to appointments, shopping, etc.

I sometimes have to rely on others for transportation

I have to rely on others for rides

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* 9. If we experience another significant “stay safe at home” order due to COVID-19 in the coming months, what services do you anticipate needing while you are at home (check all that apply):

I don’t anticipate needing any help

Help with seasonal chores

Telephone check-in and opportunity for conversations

Help with grocery shopping and getting meals

Financial help, including fuel assistance

Exterior repairs

Caregiver respite

Help with understanding how to use technology to connect with others

Other (please specify)