Little Compton RI
Community Needs Assessment: Aging in Little Compton

Community Assessment Survey for Little Compton Residents Age 55 & Over

The Town of Little Compton is committed to ensuring our residents are able to age in place in a supportive manner. To help identify, understand, and prioritize the needs of older residents, the Town of Little Compton is requesting residents age 55 and over share their views. The survey responses are anonymous and the results will be used to evaluate existing programs and services as well as assess the future needs of the Town’s mature population.

We thank you in advance for your participation. Please note that the survey must be completed in one session – there is not a way to save your answers. Although you can skip questions it is preferable that you do not. Once you have completed the survey, click the DONE button at the bottom of the last page and that will submit your answers. Surveys MUST BE completed online by October 21, 2024. Each resident 55 and older may submit only ONE survey.

** If you need technical assistance, please visit or call the Brownell Library at 401-635-8562.

Demographics

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* 1. Please select your gender identity.

Female

Male

Other

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* 2. What is your age range? Please check only one.

55-59

60-69

70-79

80-89

90+

Communication & Information

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* 3. Where do you find information about community activities and services? Please check all that apply.

Town of Little Compton website

Little Compton Community Center Newsletter

The Sakonnet Times newspaper

Online newspapers (Sakonnet Times, Patch)

Facebook or other social media sites

Public postings (flyers, bulletin boards)

Word of mouth

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Where do you generally access the internet? Please check only one.

I access the internet at home

I access the internet through public hotspots (e.g., Brownell Library, Town Hall)

I cannot afford access to the internet at home

I am interested in learning how to access the internet

I choose not to access the internet

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* 5. In the course of an average week, do you use any of the following digital devices? Please check all that apply.

Computer

eReader (e.g., Kindle, Ocean State Libraries eZone-Overdrive)

Fitbit

Smartphone

Tablet

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* 6. Would you be interested/use an interactive website for Little Compton seniors (promoting senior activities, programs, informational links, etc.) if one was set up?

Yes

Community Characteristics

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* 7. Please rate your level of satisfaction with each of the following features of Little Compton. Please check one per row.

	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied	I don’t know
Availability of parking	Availability of parking Very Satisfied	Availability of parking Satisfied	Availability of parking Dissatisfied	Availability of parking Very Dissatisfied	Availability of parking I don’t know
Handicap accessibility of public buildings and businesses	Handicap accessibility of public buildings and businesses Very Satisfied	Handicap accessibility of public buildings and businesses Satisfied	Handicap accessibility of public buildings and businesses Dissatisfied	Handicap accessibility of public buildings and businesses Very Dissatisfied	Handicap accessibility of public buildings and businesses I don’t know
Availability of benches or shaded seating in public areas	Availability of benches or shaded seating in public areas Very Satisfied	Availability of benches or shaded seating in public areas Satisfied	Availability of benches or shaded seating in public areas Dissatisfied	Availability of benches or shaded seating in public areas Very Dissatisfied	Availability of benches or shaded seating in public areas I don’t know
Places appropriate for older adults to walk, exercise, and enjoy recreation and leisure	Places appropriate for older adults to walk, exercise, and enjoy recreation and leisure Very Satisfied	Places appropriate for older adults to walk, exercise, and enjoy recreation and leisure Satisfied	Places appropriate for older adults to walk, exercise, and enjoy recreation and leisure Dissatisfied	Places appropriate for older adults to walk, exercise, and enjoy recreation and leisure Very Dissatisfied	Places appropriate for older adults to walk, exercise, and enjoy recreation and leisure I don’t know
General community safety	General community safety Very Satisfied	General community safety Satisfied	General community safety Dissatisfied	General community safety Very Dissatisfied	General community safety I don’t know

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* 8. Choose the 3 most important factors that you believe contribute to a high quality of life in Little Compton. Please check only three.

Affordable housing

Arts & cultural events

Availability of health care services

Clean, healthy environment

Good place to raise children

Long-term services and support programs (assistance with eating, bathing, dressing, etc.) for people who are aging, chronically ill, or functionally limited

Good schools

Jobs with adequate wages

Low crime, safe neighborhoods

Parks and wellness/exercise options

Public transportation

Reliable internet/Wi-Fi service

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statement: “Local policy makers consider the interests and concerns of older residents.” Please check only one.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Social & Community Participation

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* 10. How often do you engage in the following social activities? Please check one per row.

	Every day	One or more times a week	Several times a month	Once a month	2-3 times a year (e.g., holidays)	Rarely
Talk on the phone or video call with family, friends, or neighbors	Talk on the phone or video call with family, friends, or neighbors Every day	Talk on the phone or video call with family, friends, or neighbors One or more times a week	Talk on the phone or video call with family, friends, or neighbors Several times a month	Talk on the phone or video call with family, friends, or neighbors Once a month	Talk on the phone or video call with family, friends, or neighbors 2-3 times a year (e.g., holidays)	Talk on the phone or video call with family, friends, or neighbors Rarely
Send email or use social media with family, friends, or neighbors	Send email or use social media with family, friends, or neighbors Every day	Send email or use social media with family, friends, or neighbors One or more times a week	Send email or use social media with family, friends, or neighbors Several times a month	Send email or use social media with family, friends, or neighbors Once a month	Send email or use social media with family, friends, or neighbors 2-3 times a year (e.g., holidays)	Send email or use social media with family, friends, or neighbors Rarely
Get together, in person, to visit with family, friends, or neighbors	Get together, in person, to visit with family, friends, or neighbors Every day	Get together, in person, to visit with family, friends, or neighbors One or more times a week	Get together, in person, to visit with family, friends, or neighbors Several times a month	Get together, in person, to visit with family, friends, or neighbors Once a month	Get together, in person, to visit with family, friends, or neighbors 2-3 times a year (e.g., holidays)	Get together, in person, to visit with family, friends, or neighbors Rarely

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* 11. Do you know someone living nearby on whom you can rely for help when you need it? (e.g., changing a light bulb, shopping)?

Yes

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* 12. Do you assist any neighbors with minor tasks or errands as needed?

Yes

No, but I would be willing if asked

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* 13. In the past five years, have you ever felt excluded in Little Compton because of any of the following? Please check all that apply.

Age

Disability

Gender

Income

Religion or cultural background

Sexual orientation

Skin color, race, or ethnicity

No, I have never felt excluded

Other (please specify)

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* 14. How often do you engage in the following activities? Please check one per row.

	Weekly	Monthly	2+ times per year	Rarely	Never
Activities through the Library, Community Center, Wellness Center	Activities through the Library, Community Center, Wellness Center Weekly	Activities through the Library, Community Center, Wellness Center Monthly	Activities through the Library, Community Center, Wellness Center 2+ times per year	Activities through the Library, Community Center, Wellness Center Rarely	Activities through the Library, Community Center, Wellness Center Never
Civic (e.g., community leagues, political associations, town meetings, volunteering)	Civic (e.g., community leagues, political associations, town meetings, volunteering) Weekly	Civic (e.g., community leagues, political associations, town meetings, volunteering) Monthly	Civic (e.g., community leagues, political associations, town meetings, volunteering) 2+ times per year	Civic (e.g., community leagues, political associations, town meetings, volunteering) Rarely	Civic (e.g., community leagues, political associations, town meetings, volunteering) Never
Dining out (e.g., restaurants, cafés, friends/family’s houses)	Dining out (e.g., restaurants, cafés, friends/family’s houses) Weekly	Dining out (e.g., restaurants, cafés, friends/family’s houses) Monthly	Dining out (e.g., restaurants, cafés, friends/family’s houses) 2+ times per year	Dining out (e.g., restaurants, cafés, friends/family’s houses) Rarely	Dining out (e.g., restaurants, cafés, friends/family’s houses) Never
Educational (e.g., attending courses, lectures, workshops, utilizing the library, historic or cultural events)	Educational (e.g., attending courses, lectures, workshops, utilizing the library, historic or cultural events) Weekly	Educational (e.g., attending courses, lectures, workshops, utilizing the library, historic or cultural events) Monthly	Educational (e.g., attending courses, lectures, workshops, utilizing the library, historic or cultural events) 2+ times per year	Educational (e.g., attending courses, lectures, workshops, utilizing the library, historic or cultural events) Rarely	Educational (e.g., attending courses, lectures, workshops, utilizing the library, historic or cultural events) Never
General day-to-day activities (e.g., working, grocery shopping, cleaning home, gardening)	General day-to-day activities (e.g., working, grocery shopping, cleaning home, gardening) Weekly	General day-to-day activities (e.g., working, grocery shopping, cleaning home, gardening) Monthly	General day-to-day activities (e.g., working, grocery shopping, cleaning home, gardening) 2+ times per year	General day-to-day activities (e.g., working, grocery shopping, cleaning home, gardening) Rarely	General day-to-day activities (e.g., working, grocery shopping, cleaning home, gardening) Never
Physical (e.g., fitness or health classes, sports, taking walks)	Physical (e.g., fitness or health classes, sports, taking walks) Weekly	Physical (e.g., fitness or health classes, sports, taking walks) Monthly	Physical (e.g., fitness or health classes, sports, taking walks) 2+ times per year	Physical (e.g., fitness or health classes, sports, taking walks) Rarely	Physical (e.g., fitness or health classes, sports, taking walks) Never
Recreational/leisure (e.g., attending sports events, going to a concert, engaging in hobbies)	Recreational/leisure (e.g., attending sports events, going to a concert, engaging in hobbies) Weekly	Recreational/leisure (e.g., attending sports events, going to a concert, engaging in hobbies) Monthly	Recreational/leisure (e.g., attending sports events, going to a concert, engaging in hobbies) 2+ times per year	Recreational/leisure (e.g., attending sports events, going to a concert, engaging in hobbies) Rarely	Recreational/leisure (e.g., attending sports events, going to a concert, engaging in hobbies) Never
Spiritual (e.g., attending a place of worship, participating in faith-based activities)	Spiritual (e.g., attending a place of worship, participating in faith-based activities) Weekly	Spiritual (e.g., attending a place of worship, participating in faith-based activities) Monthly	Spiritual (e.g., attending a place of worship, participating in faith-based activities) 2+ times per year	Spiritual (e.g., attending a place of worship, participating in faith-based activities) Rarely	Spiritual (e.g., attending a place of worship, participating in faith-based activities) Never

Other (please specify)

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* 15. What time of day do you generally engage in the following activities? Please check one per row.

	Morning	Mid-day	Afternoon	Early Evening	After 8pm
Activities through the Library, Community Center, Wellness Center	Activities through the Library, Community Center, Wellness Center Morning	Activities through the Library, Community Center, Wellness Center Mid-day	Activities through the Library, Community Center, Wellness Center Afternoon	Activities through the Library, Community Center, Wellness Center Early Evening	Activities through the Library, Community Center, Wellness Center After 8pm
Civic (e.g., community leagues, political associations, town meetings, volunteering)	Civic (e.g., community leagues, political associations, town meetings, volunteering) Morning	Civic (e.g., community leagues, political associations, town meetings, volunteering) Mid-day	Civic (e.g., community leagues, political associations, town meetings, volunteering) Afternoon	Civic (e.g., community leagues, political associations, town meetings, volunteering) Early Evening	Civic (e.g., community leagues, political associations, town meetings, volunteering) After 8pm
Dining out (e.g., restaurants, cafés, friends/family’s houses)	Dining out (e.g., restaurants, cafés, friends/family’s houses) Morning	Dining out (e.g., restaurants, cafés, friends/family’s houses) Mid-day	Dining out (e.g., restaurants, cafés, friends/family’s houses) Afternoon	Dining out (e.g., restaurants, cafés, friends/family’s houses) Early Evening	Dining out (e.g., restaurants, cafés, friends/family’s houses) After 8pm
Educational (e.g., attending courses, lectures, workshops, utilizing the library, historic or cultural events)	Educational (e.g., attending courses, lectures, workshops, utilizing the library, historic or cultural events) Morning	Educational (e.g., attending courses, lectures, workshops, utilizing the library, historic or cultural events) Mid-day	Educational (e.g., attending courses, lectures, workshops, utilizing the library, historic or cultural events) Afternoon	Educational (e.g., attending courses, lectures, workshops, utilizing the library, historic or cultural events) Early Evening	Educational (e.g., attending courses, lectures, workshops, utilizing the library, historic or cultural events) After 8pm
General day-to-day activities (e.g., working, grocery shopping, cleaning home, gardening)	General day-to-day activities (e.g., working, grocery shopping, cleaning home, gardening) Morning	General day-to-day activities (e.g., working, grocery shopping, cleaning home, gardening) Mid-day	General day-to-day activities (e.g., working, grocery shopping, cleaning home, gardening) Afternoon	General day-to-day activities (e.g., working, grocery shopping, cleaning home, gardening) Early Evening	General day-to-day activities (e.g., working, grocery shopping, cleaning home, gardening) After 8pm
Physical (e.g., fitness or health classes, sports, taking walks)	Physical (e.g., fitness or health classes, sports, taking walks) Morning	Physical (e.g., fitness or health classes, sports, taking walks) Mid-day	Physical (e.g., fitness or health classes, sports, taking walks) Afternoon	Physical (e.g., fitness or health classes, sports, taking walks) Early Evening	Physical (e.g., fitness or health classes, sports, taking walks) After 8pm
Recreational/leisure (e.g., attending sports events, going to a concert, engaging in hobbies)	Recreational/leisure (e.g., attending sports events, going to a concert, engaging in hobbies) Morning	Recreational/leisure (e.g., attending sports events, going to a concert, engaging in hobbies) Mid-day	Recreational/leisure (e.g., attending sports events, going to a concert, engaging in hobbies) Afternoon	Recreational/leisure (e.g., attending sports events, going to a concert, engaging in hobbies) Early Evening	Recreational/leisure (e.g., attending sports events, going to a concert, engaging in hobbies) After 8pm
Spiritual (e.g., attending a place of worship, participating in faith-based activities)	Spiritual (e.g., attending a place of worship, participating in faith-based activities) Morning	Spiritual (e.g., attending a place of worship, participating in faith-based activities) Mid-day	Spiritual (e.g., attending a place of worship, participating in faith-based activities) Afternoon	Spiritual (e.g., attending a place of worship, participating in faith-based activities) Early Evening	Spiritual (e.g., attending a place of worship, participating in faith-based activities) After 8pm

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Do you volunteer for any of the following? Please check all that apply.

Civic groups (e.g., boy scouts, youth sports teams, Lions Club)

Faith-based organization

Library

Non-profit or charitable organization

School Department

Town Boards or Commissions

No, but I am interested in volunteering in the near future

I am interested in volunteering but have the following barriers (e.g. limited mobility, transportation). Please explain:

Existing Senior Programs

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* 17. In the past 12 months, have you participated in any of the programs offered through the Little Compton Community Center (LCCC)? Please check one per row.

	Yes	No	Didn’t know about the program	I am interested in participating in the near future	I am not interested in this program
Senior Luncheon	Senior Luncheon Yes	Senior Luncheon No	Senior Luncheon Didn’t know about the program	Senior Luncheon I am interested in participating in the near future	Senior Luncheon I am not interested in this program
Circle of Friends	Circle of Friends Yes	Circle of Friends No	Circle of Friends Didn’t know about the program	Circle of Friends I am interested in participating in the near future	Circle of Friends I am not interested in this program
Senior Community Hours	Senior Community Hours Yes	Senior Community Hours No	Senior Community Hours Didn’t know about the program	Senior Community Hours I am interested in participating in the near future	Senior Community Hours I am not interested in this program
Classes	Classes Yes	Classes No	Classes Didn’t know about the program	Classes I am interested in participating in the near future	Classes I am not interested in this program
Senior Haircuts	Senior Haircuts Yes	Senior Haircuts No	Senior Haircuts Didn’t know about the program	Senior Haircuts I am interested in participating in the near future	Senior Haircuts I am not interested in this program
Veteran’s Program	Veteran’s Program Yes	Veteran’s Program No	Veteran’s Program Didn’t know about the program	Veteran’s Program I am interested in participating in the near future	Veteran’s Program I am not interested in this program
Misc. Offerings: presentations and annual offerings such as the Summer Concert Series	Misc. Offerings: presentations and annual offerings such as the Summer Concert Series Yes	Misc. Offerings: presentations and annual offerings such as the Summer Concert Series No	Misc. Offerings: presentations and annual offerings such as the Summer Concert Series Didn’t know about the program	Misc. Offerings: presentations and annual offerings such as the Summer Concert Series I am interested in participating in the near future	Misc. Offerings: presentations and annual offerings such as the Summer Concert Series I am not interested in this program

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* 18. In the past 12 months, have you participated in any of the programs offered through the Little Compton Wellness Center (LCWC)? These adult classes are not limited to Seniors. Please check one per row.

	Yes	No	Didn’t know about the program	I am interested in participating in the near future	I am not interested in this program
Exercise Classes	Exercise Classes Yes	Exercise Classes No	Exercise Classes Didn’t know about the program	Exercise Classes I am interested in participating in the near future	Exercise Classes I am not interested in this program
Wellness Classes: Meditation; Therapeutic Massage & Acupuncture; etc.	Wellness Classes: Meditation; Therapeutic Massage & Acupuncture; etc. Yes	Wellness Classes: Meditation; Therapeutic Massage & Acupuncture; etc. No	Wellness Classes: Meditation; Therapeutic Massage & Acupuncture; etc. Didn’t know about the program	Wellness Classes: Meditation; Therapeutic Massage & Acupuncture; etc. I am interested in participating in the near future	Wellness Classes: Meditation; Therapeutic Massage & Acupuncture; etc. I am not interested in this program
Educational Classes	Educational Classes Yes	Educational Classes No	Educational Classes Didn’t know about the program	Educational Classes I am interested in participating in the near future	Educational Classes I am not interested in this program

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* 19. **In the past 12 months, have you participated in any of the programs offered through the Brownell Library? These classes/programs are not limited to Seniors. Please check one per row.**

	Yes	No	Didn’t know about the program	I am interested in participating in the near future	I am not interested in this program
Available Kits	Available Kits Yes	Available Kits No	Available Kits Didn’t know about the program	Available Kits I am interested in participating in the near future	Available Kits I am not interested in this program
Museum Passes	Museum Passes Yes	Museum Passes No	Museum Passes Didn’t know about the program	Museum Passes I am interested in participating in the near future	Museum Passes I am not interested in this program
Library of Things: there is an assortment of items from snow shoes to cake pans... that patrons can borrow	Library of Things: there is an assortment of items from snow shoes to cake pans... that patrons can borrow Yes	Library of Things: there is an assortment of items from snow shoes to cake pans... that patrons can borrow No	Library of Things: there is an assortment of items from snow shoes to cake pans... that patrons can borrow Didn’t know about the program	Library of Things: there is an assortment of items from snow shoes to cake pans... that patrons can borrow I am interested in participating in the near future	Library of Things: there is an assortment of items from snow shoes to cake pans... that patrons can borrow I am not interested in this program
Ongoing Programs: Medicare Help Sessions, Tech Help, Book Chat, etc.	Ongoing Programs: Medicare Help Sessions, Tech Help, Book Chat, etc. Yes	Ongoing Programs: Medicare Help Sessions, Tech Help, Book Chat, etc. No	Ongoing Programs: Medicare Help Sessions, Tech Help, Book Chat, etc. Didn’t know about the program	Ongoing Programs: Medicare Help Sessions, Tech Help, Book Chat, etc. I am interested in participating in the near future	Ongoing Programs: Medicare Help Sessions, Tech Help, Book Chat, etc. I am not interested in this program
Special Programs: Summer Reading Programs; Lectures; Notary Services	Special Programs: Summer Reading Programs; Lectures; Notary Services Yes	Special Programs: Summer Reading Programs; Lectures; Notary Services No	Special Programs: Summer Reading Programs; Lectures; Notary Services Didn’t know about the program	Special Programs: Summer Reading Programs; Lectures; Notary Services I am interested in participating in the near future	Special Programs: Summer Reading Programs; Lectures; Notary Services I am not interested in this program
Books & More: Books, DVDs, Newspapers, etc.	Books & More: Books, DVDs, Newspapers, etc. Yes	Books & More: Books, DVDs, Newspapers, etc. No	Books & More: Books, DVDs, Newspapers, etc. Didn’t know about the program	Books & More: Books, DVDs, Newspapers, etc. I am interested in participating in the near future	Books & More: Books, DVDs, Newspapers, etc. I am not interested in this program
Technology for Public Use at the Library: Computers, Phone Chargers, Copier, etc.	Technology for Public Use at the Library: Computers, Phone Chargers, Copier, etc. Yes	Technology for Public Use at the Library: Computers, Phone Chargers, Copier, etc. No	Technology for Public Use at the Library: Computers, Phone Chargers, Copier, etc. Didn’t know about the program	Technology for Public Use at the Library: Computers, Phone Chargers, Copier, etc. I am interested in participating in the near future	Technology for Public Use at the Library: Computers, Phone Chargers, Copier, etc. I am not interested in this program
Community Space: Patrons are always invited to browse the shelves and relax in this public space	Community Space: Patrons are always invited to browse the shelves and relax in this public space Yes	Community Space: Patrons are always invited to browse the shelves and relax in this public space No	Community Space: Patrons are always invited to browse the shelves and relax in this public space Didn’t know about the program	Community Space: Patrons are always invited to browse the shelves and relax in this public space I am interested in participating in the near future	Community Space: Patrons are always invited to browse the shelves and relax in this public space I am not interested in this program

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* 20. I would be more likely to use the Little Compton Community Center programs and/or the Wellness Center programs and/or Brownell Library programs if… Please check all that apply.

Transportation options to the programs was more convenient

There was more parking near by the building

The building was easier to navigate

I had more knowledge about the available programs and services

There was more special interest or cultural programs

Programs and services were better suited to my needs and interests

There were more remote programs

The hours of the programs was more convenient (e.g., nights or weekend hours)

The space was more comfortable and inviting

The space could accommodate more participants (e.g., larger class sizes or more variety of programs)

The cost of programs was reduced or eliminated

I was in better health/more mobile

I was retired

I didn’t already participate in programs elsewhere

Other (please specify)

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* 21. In the past 12 months, have you utilized any of the following LOCAL programs/ resources? Please check one per row.

	Yes	No
Family Pet Advocates	Family Pet Advocates Yes	Family Pet Advocates No
Feeding Friends	Feeding Friends Yes	Feeding Friends No
Little Compton Food Bank	Little Compton Food Bank Yes	Little Compton Food Bank No
Little Compton Police Department Elderly Affairs Officer	Little Compton Police Department Elderly Affairs Officer Yes	Little Compton Police Department Elderly Affairs Officer No
Little Compton Social Services	Little Compton Social Services Yes	Little Compton Social Services No
Love Our Neighbor	Love Our Neighbor Yes	Love Our Neighbor No
Memory Cafe at the Tiverton Senior Center	Memory Cafe at the Tiverton Senior Center Yes	Memory Cafe at the Tiverton Senior Center No
Stay at Home in Little Compton, Inc.	Stay at Home in Little Compton, Inc. Yes	Stay at Home in Little Compton, Inc. No

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* 22. In the past 12 months, have you utilized any of the following STATE, REGIONAL, or FEDERAL programs/resources? Please check one per row.

	Yes	No
Aging Well Program	Aging Well Program Yes	Aging Well Program No
East Bay Community Action Program	East Bay Community Action Program Yes	East Bay Community Action Program No
Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS, or Extra Help)	Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS, or Extra Help) Yes	Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS, or Extra Help) No
Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs)	Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) Yes	Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) No
RIDOH Community Health Services	RIDOH Community Health Services Yes	RIDOH Community Health Services No
RI Office of Healthy Aging	RI Office of Healthy Aging Yes	RI Office of Healthy Aging No
Social Security Administration	Social Security Administration Yes	Social Security Administration No
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)	Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Yes	Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) No
United Way of Rhode Island	United Way of Rhode Island Yes	United Way of Rhode Island No

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* 23. What are the barriers hindering you from taking advantage of some of the identified LOCAL, STATE, REGIONAL, or FEDERAL programs/resources? Please check all that apply.

Lack of awareness of programs

Not knowing where or how to apply

Concern that the application process will be too complicated

I am uncomfortable asking for help

I could use assistance but assume there are other people who need the help more than I do

Other (please specify)

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* 24. Thinking about your own future needs and interests, which of the following types of programs and services would you like to see expanded through local programing? Please check all that apply.

Arts programs (e.g., painting, music, acting, crafts, digital photography)

Assistance with local, state, or federal programs (e.g., SNAP, fuel assistance)

Day trips and excursions (e.g., concerts, destinations tours)

Educational programming (e.g., computer literacy, smartphone/other technology, book club, foreign language courses, bird watching, financial literacy)

Emotional Health and Wellness (e.g., meditation, massage)

Errand or handy man minor repairs program

Evening or weekend activities

Expanded transportation to Community Center and sponsored events

Volunteer opportunities

Home Safety programs (e.g., lockbox, smoke detectors, durable medical equipment)

Indoor fitness classes (e.g., strength training, Zumba, balance techniques, Tai Chi, yoga, exercise equipment)

Lunch or other food offerings (e.g., afternoon tea, pot-luck dinners, picnics)

Outdoor fitness activities (e.g., walking, hiking, kayaking)

Performances (e.g., music, theater, comedy)

Physical health programs (e.g., healthy eating, nutritional counseling, fall prevention, preventative care, flu clinic, reflexology, blood pressure screening)

Professional services (e.g., health insurance counseling, tax preparation, referral services)

Social activities (e.g., coffee hour, informal space for socializing, movies, gardening, cards, board games)

Support groups (e.g., caregiving, dementia, grief, emotional health)

Veteran’s Services

Other (please specify)

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* 25. If a building were available for senior related programs or activities, what time and days would you like to have access to the building? Please check all that apply.

	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
7am-11am	7am-11am Sunday	7am-11am Monday	7am-11am Tuesday	7am-11am Wednesday	7am-11am Thursday	7am-11am Friday	7am-11am Saturday
11am-3pm	11am-3pm Sunday	11am-3pm Monday	11am-3pm Tuesday	11am-3pm Wednesday	11am-3pm Thursday	11am-3pm Friday	11am-3pm Saturday
3pm-7pm	3pm-7pm Sunday	3pm-7pm Monday	3pm-7pm Tuesday	3pm-7pm Wednesday	3pm-7pm Thursday	3pm-7pm Friday	3pm-7pm Saturday
7pm-11pm	7pm-11pm Sunday	7pm-11pm Monday	7pm-11pm Tuesday	7pm-11pm Wednesday	7pm-11pm Thursday	7pm-11pm Friday	7pm-11pm Saturday

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* 26. Would you support renovation of an existing building in Little Compton to accommodate dedicated Senior space?

Yes

Transportation

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* 27. Which of the following best describes your driving status? Please check only one.

I do not drive

I drive with some limitations (e.g., avoid driving at night or on highways or far distances)

I drive with no limitations

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* 28. What are the primary ways in which you meet your transportation needs? Please check all that apply.

I drive myself

My spouse or child(ren) drive(s) me

Friends or neighbors drive me

Walk or bike

Transportation services provided by volunteer drivers through the Town or Stay at Home Inc.

Transportation services through the RI Office of Healthy Aging (RIOHA)

Other (please specify)

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* 29. Within the past 12 months, did you have to miss, cancel, or reschedule a medical appointment because of lack of transportation?

Yes

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* 30. How satisfied are you with the transportation options available to you? Please check only one.

Completely Satisfied

Very Satisfied

Somewhat Satisfied

Slightly Satisfied

Not at all Satisfied

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* 31. What type of transportation programs would you like to see modified or improved?

Economic Security

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* 32. What is your employment status? Please check only one.

Working full-time

Working part-time

Looking for work

Retired

Near retirement - I plan to retire in 3-5 years

I plan to retire in 6-10 years

I plan to retire in more than 10 years

Other (please specify)

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* 33. Do you have adequate resources to meet your financial needs, including home maintenance, personal and healthcare, and other expenses?

Yes

Not sure

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* 34. What is your monthly income before taxes? Please check only one.

Under $1,999

$2,000 to $3,999

$4,000 to $5999

Over $6,000

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* 35. Was there any time in the past 12 months when you did not have the money for the following necessities? Please check all that apply.

Pay rent, mortgage, real estate taxes

Pay for medical needs (e.g. prescriptions)

Pay utility bills (e.g. oil, electricity)

Buy food

Pay for car repairs or home repairs

N/A, I did not lack money

Other (please specify)

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* 36. Are you aware of the following LOCAL/LOCALLY ADMINISTERED property and other tax relief programs that are currently available? Please check one per row.

	Yes	No
LITTLE COMPTON: Tax Relief Program	LITTLE COMPTON: Tax Relief Program Yes	LITTLE COMPTON: Tax Relief Program No
LITTLE COMPTON: Veteran’s Exemption	LITTLE COMPTON: Veteran’s Exemption Yes	LITTLE COMPTON: Veteran’s Exemption No
RI STATE: Farm, Forest, Open Space Program	RI STATE: Farm, Forest, Open Space Program Yes	RI STATE: Farm, Forest, Open Space Program No

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* 37. Are you aware of the following FEDERAL property and other tax relief programs that are currently available? Please check one per row.

	Yes	No
Federal Tax Relief for qualifying Elderly and Disabled	Federal Tax Relief for qualifying Elderly and Disabled Yes	Federal Tax Relief for qualifying Elderly and Disabled No
Federal Tax Credits for Seniors: Increased Standard Deduction; Different Filing Threshold; Social Security Tax Exemption; Medical Expense Deduction; Elderly or Disabled Tax Credit; Retirement Plan Contribution Benefits	Federal Tax Credits for Seniors: Increased Standard Deduction; Different Filing Threshold; Social Security Tax Exemption; Medical Expense Deduction; Elderly or Disabled Tax Credit; Retirement Plan Contribution Benefits Yes	Federal Tax Credits for Seniors: Increased Standard Deduction; Different Filing Threshold; Social Security Tax Exemption; Medical Expense Deduction; Elderly or Disabled Tax Credit; Retirement Plan Contribution Benefits No

Other (please specify)

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* 38. Are you aware of the following RHODE ISLAND STATE/STATE ADMINISTERED property/other tax relief programs that are currently available? Please check one per row.

	Yes	No
RI STATE: Senior Residents Property Tax Credit Program	RI STATE: Senior Residents Property Tax Credit Program Yes	RI STATE: Senior Residents Property Tax Credit Program No
Medicare Premium Savings Program	Medicare Premium Savings Program Yes	Medicare Premium Savings Program No
RI STATE: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits	RI STATE: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits Yes	RI STATE: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits No

Other (please specify)

Housing & Living Situation

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* 39. How long have you lived in the Town of Little Compton? Please check only one.

Fewer than 5 years

5-14 years

15-24 years

25-34 years

35-44 years

45 years or longer

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* 40. Which of the following best describes your status as a resident of Little Compton? Please check only one.

I live in Little Compton year-round

I primarily live in Little Compton but spend a portion of time elsewhere

I primarily live elsewhere but spend a portion of time in Little Compton

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* 41. Which of the following best describes your current place of residence? Please check only one.

Single-family home

Multi-family home (2, 3, or more units)

Accessory apartment (add-on apartment to existing home)

Accessory dwelling unit (separate unit on the same lot as primary residence)

Other (please specify)

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* 42. Do you rent or own your current place of residence? Please check only one.

I own, and have a mortgage

I own, no mortgage

I rent

Other (please specify)

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* 43. Who do you live with? Please check all that apply.

I live alone

A spouse/partner

My child(ren) (age 18 or older)

My child(ren) (under age 18)

My grandchildren

My parent(s)

Another relative

Someone else

Pet(s)

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* 44. Should your mobility become more limited, does your current residence have a bedroom and a bathroom on the entry level to better meet your self-care needs?

Yes

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* 45. Have you needed and been able to find the following services? Please check one per row.

	Yes	No	Have Not Sought this Service
Home and yard maintenance such as mowing the lawn, snow removal, or window washing	Home and yard maintenance such as mowing the lawn, snow removal, or window washing Yes	Home and yard maintenance such as mowing the lawn, snow removal, or window washing No	Home and yard maintenance such as mowing the lawn, snow removal, or window washing Have Not Sought this Service
Everyday housework such as dusting and tidying up, laundry	Everyday housework such as dusting and tidying up, laundry Yes	Everyday housework such as dusting and tidying up, laundry No	Everyday housework such as dusting and tidying up, laundry Have Not Sought this Service
Getting to appointments and running errands, such as shopping for groceries	Getting to appointments and running errands, such as shopping for groceries Yes	Getting to appointments and running errands, such as shopping for groceries No	Getting to appointments and running errands, such as shopping for groceries Have Not Sought this Service
Meal or grocery delivery	Meal or grocery delivery Yes	Meal or grocery delivery No	Meal or grocery delivery Have Not Sought this Service
Assistance looking after your personal finances, such as making bank transactions or paying bills	Assistance looking after your personal finances, such as making bank transactions or paying bills Yes	Assistance looking after your personal finances, such as making bank transactions or paying bills No	Assistance looking after your personal finances, such as making bank transactions or paying bills Have Not Sought this Service

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* 46. If your current residence needs home modifications/repairs (e.g., grab bars in showers or railings on stairs, new roof) to improve your ability to live in it safely for the next 5 years or more, can you afford to have the work done? Please check only one.

Yes, I’m confident I can afford modification/repairs as needed

If I can afford the modifications or needed repairs I will have them done, otherwise I will not

I do not have the financial resources to pay for home modifications/repairs – but I am willing to look into one of the following programs to see if they can assist me: Little Compton Social Services, Love Our Neighbor

Over the next 5 or so years, I do not anticipate my current residence needing additional modifications/repairs to improve my ability to live in it safely

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* 47. Do you plan to stay in Little Compton for the next 5 years or more? Please check only one.

Yes, I plan to stay in Little Compton in my current home

Yes, I plan to stay in Little Compton but move to a different home

No, I plan to move out of Little Compton

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* 48. How important is it to you to remain living in little Compton as you get older? Please check only one.

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Slightly Important

Not at All Important

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* 49. What are your greatest concerns about your ability to continue living in Little Compton?

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* 50. In the next 5 years, if a change in your health or physical ability required that you move from your current residence, what kind of housing would you prefer? Please check your top choice.

Smaller single-family home

Multi-family home (2, 3, or more units)

Accessory apartment (add-on apartment to an existing home)

Apartment or townhouse

Senior subsidized housing

Assisted living community

Move in with family or friends (e.g., co- housing)

Other (please specify)

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* 51. Would you support the development of a Senior Independent Living Complex (a mix of small residential units and multi-unit townhouses) in Little Compton?

Yes

Maybe

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* 52. In terms of where to live in the future, how important are the following? Please check one per row.

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Moderately Important	Slightly Important	Not at All Important
Staying in your home	Staying in your home Very Important	Staying in your home Somewhat Important	Staying in your home Moderately Important	Staying in your home Slightly Important	Staying in your home Not at All Important
The amount of upkeep required for your property	The amount of upkeep required for your property Very Important	The amount of upkeep required for your property Somewhat Important	The amount of upkeep required for your property Moderately Important	The amount of upkeep required for your property Slightly Important	The amount of upkeep required for your property Not at All Important
Affordability of housing	Affordability of housing Very Important	Affordability of housing Somewhat Important	Affordability of housing Moderately Important	Affordability of housing Slightly Important	Affordability of housing Not at All Important
Staying in Little Compton	Staying in Little Compton Very Important	Staying in Little Compton Somewhat Important	Staying in Little Compton Moderately Important	Staying in Little Compton Slightly Important	Staying in Little Compton Not at All Important
Being near or close to family and friends	Being near or close to family and friends Very Important	Being near or close to family and friends Somewhat Important	Being near or close to family and friends Moderately Important	Being near or close to family and friends Slightly Important	Being near or close to family and friends Not at All Important
Being near or close to amenities like shopping, restaurants, etc.	Being near or close to amenities like shopping, restaurants, etc. Very Important	Being near or close to amenities like shopping, restaurants, etc. Somewhat Important	Being near or close to amenities like shopping, restaurants, etc. Moderately Important	Being near or close to amenities like shopping, restaurants, etc. Slightly Important	Being near or close to amenities like shopping, restaurants, etc. Not at All Important
Being near or close to public transportation	Being near or close to public transportation Very Important	Being near or close to public transportation Somewhat Important	Being near or close to public transportation Moderately Important	Being near or close to public transportation Slightly Important	Being near or close to public transportation Not at All Important
Local programs and/or activities offered for seniors	Local programs and/or activities offered for seniors Very Important	Local programs and/or activities offered for seniors Somewhat Important	Local programs and/or activities offered for seniors Moderately Important	Local programs and/or activities offered for seniors Slightly Important	Local programs and/or activities offered for seniors Not at All Important
Accessibility to food or meal services	Accessibility to food or meal services Very Important	Accessibility to food or meal services Somewhat Important	Accessibility to food or meal services Moderately Important	Accessibility to food or meal services Slightly Important	Accessibility to food or meal services Not at All Important
Being near or close to a physician	Being near or close to a physician Very Important	Being near or close to a physician Somewhat Important	Being near or close to a physician Moderately Important	Being near or close to a physician Slightly Important	Being near or close to a physician Not at All Important
Affordable home health care options including personal care, pharmacy pick-ups, chronic condition care management	Affordable home health care options including personal care, pharmacy pick-ups, chronic condition care management Very Important	Affordable home health care options including personal care, pharmacy pick-ups, chronic condition care management Somewhat Important	Affordable home health care options including personal care, pharmacy pick-ups, chronic condition care management Moderately Important	Affordable home health care options including personal care, pharmacy pick-ups, chronic condition care management Slightly Important	Affordable home health care options including personal care, pharmacy pick-ups, chronic condition care management Not at All Important

Your Health & Well-being

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* 53. How would you rate your overall physical health? Please check only one.

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

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* 54. How would you rate your overall emotional well-being? Please check only one.

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

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* 55. I have been, or I have friends or family members who have been, affected by substance abuse (such as misuse of alcohol, prescription medication or illegal drugs).

Yes

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* 56. With respect to your health, do you: Please check one per row.

	Yes	No
Have a health care agent or a health care proxy in place?	Have a health care agent or a health care proxy in place? Yes	Have a health care agent or a health care proxy in place? No
Have an impairment that limits your ability to participate in community or social activities?	Have an impairment that limits your ability to participate in community or social activities? Yes	Have an impairment that limits your ability to participate in community or social activities? No
Require help with household activities (e.g., preparing meals, cleaning, or yard work)?	Require help with household activities (e.g., preparing meals, cleaning, or yard work)? Yes	Require help with household activities (e.g., preparing meals, cleaning, or yard work)? No

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* 57. Do you have access to and eat nutritional food to maintain your health and well-being? Please check all that apply.

Yes

I participate or would like to participate in the RI Meals on Wheels program

I participate or would like to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

I participate or would like to participate in the Little Compton Community Center lunches

I would like to participate in summer locally grown food co-op programs (e.g., Senior Farm Market Credit through RIDEM)

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* 58. Do you feel informed about what to do in the event of a weather or other local emergency? Please check all that apply.

Yes

I am signed up for CodeRED to receive Emergency Services notifications

I am signed up for the Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry (RISNER) which provides first responders about my particular mobility or health needs during a hurricane, storm, or other emergency

Caregiver Support

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* 59. Do you now or have you in the past 5 years provided care or assistance to a person who is disabled or frail (e.g., a spouse, parent, relative, or friend)?

Yes

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* 60. If Q59 is yes (you have been a caregiver during the past 5-years): Did this person have any of the following conditions? Please check all that apply.

Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, Parkinson’s disease

Psychological condition (e.g., anxiety, depression)

Intellectual or developmental disability

Sensory impairment (e.g., vision, hearing)

Chronic disease (e.g., cancer, diabetes, asthma)

Mobility impairment (e.g., difficulty walking, climbing stairs)

Recent surgery

Other (please specify)

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* 61. If Q59 is yes (you have been a caregiver during the past 5-years): How challenging is/was it for you to care for this person(s) and meet your other responsibilities with family, your personal health, and/or work? Please check only one.

Very Challenging

Somewhat Challenging

Neither Challenging nor Easy

Somewhat Easy

Very Easy

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* 62. If Q59 is yes (you have been a caregiver during the past 5-years): What supports were, or would have been, most valuable to you during your time providing care or assistance? Please check all that apply.

Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, Parkinson’s disease

Formal in-home caregiver or homemaking services

Informal support from family and friends

Memory Cafes

Respite care

RI State supported homecare program

Support groups (e.g., caregiver support)

Use of telehealth technology from home

Other (please specify)

Thank you for participating in the Town of Little Compton’s Senior Survey. Your input is important. Survey results will be used to evaluate existing programs and services, and assess the future needs of the Town’s senior population. Please select the DONE button below to SUBMIT your survey.

Little Compton RICommunity Needs Assessment: Aging in Little Compton

Community Assessment Survey for Little Compton Residents Age 55 & Over

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* 1. Please select your gender identity.

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* 2. What is your age range? Please check only one.

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* 3. Where do you find information about community activities and services? Please check all that apply.

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* 4. Where do you generally access the internet? Please check only one.

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* 5. In the course of an average week, do you use any of the following digital devices? Please check all that apply.

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* 6. Would you be interested/use an interactive website for Little Compton seniors (promoting senior activities, programs, informational links, etc.) if one was set up?

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* 7. Please rate your level of satisfaction with each of the following features of Little Compton. Please check one per row.

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* 8. Choose the 3 most important factors that you believe contribute to a high quality of life in Little Compton. Please check only three.

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* 9. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statement: “Local policy makers consider the interests and concerns of older residents.” Please check only one.

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* 10. How often do you engage in the following social activities? Please check one per row.

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* 11. Do you know someone living nearby on whom you can rely for help when you need it? (e.g., changing a light bulb, shopping)?

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* 12. Do you assist any neighbors with minor tasks or errands as needed?

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* 13. In the past five years, have you ever felt excluded in Little Compton because of any of the following? Please check all that apply.

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* 14. How often do you engage in the following activities? Please check one per row.

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* 15. What time of day do you generally engage in the following activities? Please check one per row.

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* 16. Do you volunteer for any of the following? Please check all that apply.

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* 17. In the past 12 months, have you participated in any of the programs offered through the Little Compton Community Center (LCCC)? Please check one per row.

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* 18. In the past 12 months, have you participated in any of the programs offered through the Little Compton Wellness Center (LCWC)? These adult classes are not limited to Seniors. Please check one per row.

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* 19. In the past 12 months, have you participated in any of the programs offered through the Brownell Library? These classes/programs are not limited to Seniors. Please check one per row.

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* 20. I would be more likely to use the Little Compton Community Center programs and/or the Wellness Center programs and/or Brownell Library programs if… Please check all that apply.

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* 21. In the past 12 months, have you utilized any of the following LOCAL programs/ resources? Please check one per row.

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* 22. In the past 12 months, have you utilized any of the following STATE, REGIONAL, or FEDERAL programs/resources? Please check one per row.

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* 23. What are the barriers hindering you from taking advantage of some of the identified LOCAL, STATE, REGIONAL, or FEDERAL programs/resources? Please check all that apply.

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* 24. Thinking about your own future needs and interests, which of the following types of programs and services would you like to see expanded through local programing? Please check all that apply.

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* 25. If a building were available for senior related programs or activities, what time and days would you like to have access to the building? Please check all that apply.

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* 26. Would you support renovation of an existing building in Little Compton to accommodate dedicated Senior space?

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* 27. Which of the following best describes your driving status? Please check only one.

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* 28. What are the primary ways in which you meet your transportation needs? Please check all that apply.

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* 29. Within the past 12 months, did you have to miss, cancel, or reschedule a medical appointment because of lack of transportation?

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* 30. How satisfied are you with the transportation options available to you? Please check only one.

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* 31. What type of transportation programs would you like to see modified or improved?

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* 32. What is your employment status? Please check only one.

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* 33. Do you have adequate resources to meet your financial needs, including home maintenance, personal and healthcare, and other expenses?

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* 34. What is your monthly income before taxes? Please check only one.

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* 35. Was there any time in the past 12 months when you did not have the money for the following necessities? Please check all that apply.

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* 36. Are you aware of the following LOCAL/LOCALLY ADMINISTERED property and other tax relief programs that are currently available? Please check one per row.

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* 37. Are you aware of the following FEDERAL property and other tax relief programs that are currently available? Please check one per row.

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* 38. Are you aware of the following RHODE ISLAND STATE/STATE ADMINISTERED property/other tax relief programs that are currently available? Please check one per row.

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* 39. How long have you lived in the Town of Little Compton? Please check only one.

Little Compton RI
Community Needs Assessment: Aging in Little Compton

* 19. **In the past 12 months, have you participated in any of the programs offered through the Brownell Library? These classes/programs are not limited to Seniors. Please check one per row.**