2016 DCOA Senior Survey Needs Assessment |
WELCOME
PURPOSE
The GW Center for Aging, Health & Humanities, in collaboration with the District of Columbia Office on Aging (DCOA) is conducting a Needs Assessment for older adults in DC. The purpose of the survey is to identify the unmet needs of seniors in Washington DC. to enable our team to:
The GW Center for Aging, Health & Humanities, in collaboration with the District of Columbia Office on Aging (DCOA) is conducting a Needs Assessment for older adults in DC. The purpose of the survey is to identify the unmet needs of seniors in Washington DC. to enable our team to:
- make recommendations to DCOA and service providers to better meet your needs,
- identify evidence-based, cost-effective practices in other communities, and
- develop creative strategies within the wards.
As a senior and a member of the DC community, your input is valuable. With your participation, together we can create an Age-Friendly DC.
If you care for someone over 60 years of age or older who cannot fill out this survey, please fill it out according to your perception of their needs.
SENIOR and CAREGIVER are defined as:
Senior: those 60 years of age or older. While multiple definitions of senior exist, DCOA offers services to individuals 60 years of age or older.
Caregiver: relatives, friend or neighbors that regularly provide assistance to older adults who are 60 years old and older.
If you care for someone over 60 years of age or older who cannot fill out this survey, please fill it out according to your perception of their needs.
SENIOR and CAREGIVER are defined as:
Senior: those 60 years of age or older. While multiple definitions of senior exist, DCOA offers services to individuals 60 years of age or older.
Caregiver: relatives, friend or neighbors that regularly provide assistance to older adults who are 60 years old and older.
DEADLINE
Please complete survey by AUGUST 30, 2016.
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS
Call Beverly Lunsford, research coordinator at : 202-994-6726.
FINAL REPORT will be available for review on the DCOA Website late 2016.
Call Beverly Lunsford, research coordinator at : 202-994-6726.
FINAL REPORT will be available for review on the DCOA Website late 2016.