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Making The Village of GreatNeck Plaza, a Great Place toLive: The 2014 LivableCommunities Survey of AARPMembers Age 50-plus in TheVillage of Great Neck Plaza,New York

Report Prepared by

Cheryl Barnes and Joanne Binette

August 17, 2015

Copyright©

2015

AARP

AARP Research

601 E Street NW

Washington, DC 20049

www.aarp.org/research/
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Making The Village of Great Neck Plaza, a Great Place to Live:The 2014 Livable Communities Survey of AARP Members Age 50-plus in The Village of Great Neck Plaza, New York

Page 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Key Findings ....................................................................................................................................................................2

Detailed Findings ............................................................................................................................................................4

Community .................................................................................................................................................................4

Housing .......................................................................................................................................................................7

Outdoor Spaces and Buildings ....................................................................................................................................9

Transportation and Streets.......................................................................................................................................10

Health and Wellness .................................................................................................................................................12

Social Participation, Inclusion and Education Opportunities ...................................................................................14

Volunteering and Civic Engagement.........................................................................................................................16

Job Opportunities .....................................................................................................................................................17

Community Information ...........................................................................................................................................18

Gaps in Community Features and Services ..............................................................................................................20

Caregiving .................................................................................................................................................................24

Demographic Profile of Respondents...........................................................................................................................28

Survey Annotation ........................................................................................................................................................29

Methodology ................................................................................................................................................................51

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Key Findings

AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza say community features that improveoutdoor spaces and public buildings, job opportunities, housing, and availability ofcommunity information are needed to make Great Neck a place where people cansuccessfully age.

A livable community provides resources that allow residents to age in place, and fosters residents’engagement in their community’s civic, economic, and social life. The World Health Organization (WHO)has developed eight domains that help influence the health and quality of life of older adults: housing,outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, community support and health services, social participation,respect and social inclusion, civic participation and employment, and communication and information.The AARP New York State Office commissioned this livable communities survey of AARP members age50 and older in the Village of Great Neck Plaza, New York to better understand the needs of older adultswith regards to being able to age in place, and to conduct a community needs gap analysis to identify andprioritize areas of focus. This survey finds that:

AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza have lived in their communityfor a long time and are likely to remain there as they get older.

57% have lived in their community for at least 25 years, 21% have lived there between 15 and24 years, and another 16% have lived there between 5 and 14 years.

50% say it is extremely or very important to stay in their community, and 90% say it is extremelyor very important for them to stay in their home as they age.

62% say they are not very or not at all likely to move outside of their community when they retireand stop working completely.

AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza own their homes and somesay they need to make modifications to enable them to age in place.

79% own their residence and 42% live in a single family home.

The top home modifications Great Neck members would need to make so they can age in placeare installing a medical emergency response system that notifies others in case of emergency(35%) and installing grab bars, handrails, high toilet seats or non slip tile (32%).

In line with needing to make home modifications, the most important housing issues are havingwell-maintained homes and properties (78%), affordable home repair contractors (77%), andaffordable home prices for adults of varying income levels (60%).

AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza say it is important to haveoutdoor spaces and buildings in their community that allow access for people of differentphysical abilities.

86% say it is important to have sidewalks that are in good condition and accessible for assistivemobility devices.

84% say it is extremely or very important to have well-maintained public buildings and facilitiesthat are accessible to people of different physical abilities.

AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza mostly drive themselves to getaround their community, and many believe it is important to have well-designed, safe streetsthat support all users.

92% drive, 64% walk, 38% use public transportation, and 35% take a taxi to get around theircommunity.

Most believe that it is extremely or very important to have well-maintained streets (97%), publicparking lots, spaces and areas to park (92%), well-lit and safe streets for all users (91%), andaffordable public parking (91%).


AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza want to stay healthy andtherefore believe having good community health care facilities, services, and providers isimportant.

95% say it is extremely or very important to have well-maintained hospitals and health carefacilities in their community.

Over four in five say having affordable home health care providers (87%), conveniently locatedemergency care centers (86%), and conveniently located health and social services (86%) intheir community are important.

AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza want to have social activitieswithin their community.

83% say they interact with friends and neighbors in their community several times a week ormore.

78% say it is extremely or very important to have activities that are affordable for all residents,while 74% say having activities that are accurately and widely publicized is important.

72% say having activities that offer senior discounts is important, while 71% say it is importantto have a variety of cultural activities available in their community.

AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza want to have a variety ofvolunteer opportunities within their community.

70% say it is extremely or very important to have transportation to and from volunteer activitiesfor those residents who need it, while 65% say having opportunities for older adults to becommunity decision makers is important.

61% say having a range of volunteer activities to choose from is important and another 61% say itis important to have an easy to navigate website that shows available local volunteeropportunities.

Many AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza want to work for as longas possible and believe it is important to have community supports that will enable them todo so.

77% of employed members plan to put off full retirement and keep working for as long as possible.

65% believe that having jobs that are adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilitiesin their community is extremely or very important, while over half say it is important to havejob training opportunities (56%) as well as a range of flexible job opportunities for olderadults (53%) in their community.

AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza would turn to family, friends,or neighbors for community information on older adult services.

89% say they would turn to family, friends, or neighbors, while 74% would contact localsenior centers.

70% believe it is extremely or very important to have free access to computers and theInternet in places like the library, senior centers or government buildings in their community.

68% say it is important to have community information available in one central source.

AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza report their top communityneeds that is the gap between what is important and what is present in four key areas:outdoor spaces and buildings, job opportunities, housing and community information. Overall across these four areas, the top gaps identified in outdoor spaces and buildings are

separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians, neighborhood watch programs, and well-maintained public restrooms that are accessible to people with different physical disabilities.

All three items asked about in the job opportunities domain appeared in the top overall gaps: a rangeof flexible job opportunities for older adults, job opportunities for older adults, and jobs that areadapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities.

The top gaps in housing are affordable home prices for adults of varying income levels and a homerepair service for low-income and older adults.

The top gaps in community information are clearly displayed and printed information and communityinformation that is delivered in person.


Detailed Findings

Community

AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza are long-time residents oftheir community and are unlikely to move into a different home within their community orleave their community altogether.

AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza have deep roots in their community.Over half (57%) have lived in their community for at least 25 years. One in five (21%) has lived in theircommunity between 15 and 24 years, and another one in six (16%) has lived in their community between5 and 14 years.

Length of Time AARP Members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza Have Lived in TheirCommunity

(n=227)

Most 50-plus AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza are unlikely to move into a differenthome within their community or move outside their community when they retire and stop working. Overtwo-thirds (68%) say they are not very or not at all likely to move to a different home within theircommunity, and another one in eight (13%) says they are only somewhat likely to do this. Nearly two-thirds (62%) say they are not very or not at all likely to move outside of their community, and another onein seven (14%) says they are only somewhat likely to do so.

Likelihood of Moving to a Different Home inthe Village of Great Neck Plaza in

Retirement Years

(n=227)

Likelihood of Moving to a Different Homeoutside of the Village of Great Neck Plaza

in Retirement Years* (n=227)

*Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding.

5%16%

21%11%

31%

16%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

0-4 years 5-14 years 15-24 years 25-34 years 35-44 years 45+ years

Extremelylikely4%

Very likely2%

Somewhatlikely13%

Not verylikely27%

Not at alllikely41%

Notsure/noanswer

13%

Extremelylikely5%

Very likely9%

Somewhatlikely14%

Not verylikely29% Not at all

likely33%

Notsure/noanswer

11%


AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza say the top factors thatwould impact their decision to move out of the area are to find a home that will help themlive independently as they age or a home that meets their size needs.

If 50-plus AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza were to consider moving when they retireand do not work, over two in five (42%) say they would move to find a home that would help them liveindependently as they age. About four in ten would look for for a different size home that would bettermeet their needs (39%) or an area with a lower cost of living (38%). About a third says that they wouldmove because maintaining their current home would be too expensive (34%) or to be closer to family(33%). Three in ten say that they would want to live in a different climate (30%). Fewer say they wouldmove because they want to find an area that has better public transportation (16%), is safer (14%), orhas better health care facilities (13%).

Factors that Impact the Decision of AARP Members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza toMove*

(n=227)

*Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding. *Percentages less than 5 percent are not shown.

13%

14%

16%

30%

33%

34%

38%

39%

42%

58%

61%

56%

37%

40%

40%

30%

32%

33%

6%

5%

11%

6%

5%

9%

6%

5%

24%

23%

23%

22%

21%

21%

23%

23%

21%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Wanting to move to an area that has better health carefacilities

Fearing for my personal safety or security concerns

Needing more access to public transportation

Wanting to be in a different climate

Wanting to be closer to family

Maintaining their current home will be too expensive

Looking for an area with a lower cost living

Looking for a different home size that meets my needs

Looking for a home that will help me liveindependently as I age

Yes No Not sure No answer


AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza say it is important for themto remain in their home and community, and they believe their community is a goodplace for older people to live.

AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza want to continue to live in their community and theirhome for as long as they can. Half (50%) say it is extremely or very important to stay in their communityas they age. The large majority (90%) says it is extremely or very important to stay in their own home asthey age.

Importance of Staying in

Your Own Community

(n=227)

Importance of Staying in

Your Own Home

(n=227)

Nearly all say (96%) say their community is an excellent, very good, or good place for older people to live.This high rating of their community is likely influenced by the fact that many have lived there for at least 25years and desire to remain there as they get older.

Rating of Great Neck as a Place for

Older People to Live

(n=227)

Extremelyimportant

18%

Veryimportant

32%

Somewhatimportant

28%

Not veryimportant

13%

Not at allimportant

7%

No answer2%

Extremelyimportant

60%

Veryimportant

30%Somewhatimportant

6%

Notvery/Not at

allimportant

3%

No answer1%

Excellent33%

Very good46%

Good17%

Fair2%

Poor1%

No answer1%


Housing

Most 50-plus AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza own their own residence,and some say they will need to make home modifications to enable them to stay there asthey age.

Nearly eight in ten (79%) own their residence while one in six (16%) rents. Over four in ten live in asingle family home (42%). Over one-third lives in a condominium (35%) and about one in five lives in anapartment (22%). Very few live in some other type of dwelling (1%).

Own or Rent Primary Residence

(n=227)

Type of Home is Primary Residence*

(n=227)


The top home modification AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza say they will need tomake in order to stay in their residence as they age is installing a medical emergency response systemthat notifies others in case of emergency (35%). About one-third says they will make bathroommodifications such as installing grab bars, handrails, high toilet seats or non-slip tile (32%). Over one inseven says they will need to add things like ramps or chairlifts for easier access into and within theirhome or make structural changes like widening doorways (15%) or improve lighting (15%). About one ineight says they need to put a bathroom, bedroom or kitchen on the first floor (13%) or install a bettercooling or heating system (12%).

Types of Home Modifications AARP Members in the Village of Great NeckPlaza Need to Make to Enable Their Stay as They Age*

(n=227)

*Graph shows respondents who checked “yes” under each type of modification.

Own79%

Rent16%

Other4%

No answer1%

Singlefamily home

42%Condo

35%

Apartment22%

Other1%

No answer2%

12%

13%

15%

15%

32%

35%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Better cooling or heating

Putting a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen on thefirst floor

Improving lighting

Easier access into or within home such as aramp, chairlift or elevator, or wider doorways

Bathroom modifications such as grab bars,handrails, high toilet or non-slip tile

Installing a medical emergency response systemthat notivies others in case of emergency


Well-maintained homes and properties and trustworthy home repair contractors are themost important housing features to 50-plus AARP members in the Village of Great NeckPlaza.

Most 50-plus AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza are home owners and say they wouldprefer to age in place, so it is not surprising that the top housing issues of importance for these membersrelate to home repairs that could promote being able to stay in the home. The large majority says well-maintained homes and properties (78%) and trustworthy, affordable home repair contractors (77%) areextremely or very important to them. About six and ten say it is extremely or very important to haveaffordable home prices for everyone (60%), seasonal maintenance services (59%), and home repairservices for low-income and older residents (59%). Just over half say it is extremely or very important tohave homes that are equipped with things like a no step entrance, wider doorways, grab bars and firstfloor bedrooms and bathrooms (52%).

Housing Features of Importance to AARP Members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza*

(n=227)

*

Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding. *Percentages less than 5 percent are not shown.

52%

59%

59%

60%

77%

78%

26%

18%

15%

21%

11%

10%

13%

13%

16%

10%

5%

9%

10%

11%

9%

8%

9%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Homes that are equipped with things like no stepentrance, wide doorways, grab bars in bathrooms,

and first floor bedrooms and bathrooms

A home repair service for low-income and olderadults that helps with things like roof or window

repairs

Seasonal services such as lawn work or snowremoval for low-income and older adults

Affordable home prices for adults of varyingincome levels

Home repair contractors who are trustworthy, doquality work and are affordable

Well-maintained homes and properties

Extremely/Very important Somewhat important Not very/Not at all important No answer


Outdoor Spaces and Buildings

AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza say outdoor spaces andbuilding features that ensure accessibility for people of different physical abilities are ofhigh importance.

When thinking about outdoor spaces and public buildings within their community, the vast majority (86%)of AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza believes it is extremely or very important to havesidewalks in good condition that are accessible for wheelchairs or other assistive mobility devices.Another eight in ten say well-maintained public buildings and facilities that are accessible to people ofdifferent physical abilities (84%) is extremely or very important. About three quarters say having well-maintained and safe parks that are within walking distance from their home (77%) is extremely or veryimportant. About seven and ten say well-maintained public restrooms that are accessible to people ofdifferent physical abilities (71%) is extremely or very important. About three in five say having separatepathways for bicyclists and pedestrians (64%) and neighborhood watch programs (59%) in theircommunity are important.

Outdoor Spaces and Building Features of Importance toAARP Members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza*

(n=227)

59%

64%

71%

77%

84%

86%

27%

24%

17%

17%

10%

10%

11%

8%

9%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Neighborhood watch programs

Separate pathways for bicyclists andpedestrians

Well-maintained public restrooms that areaccessible to people of different physical

abilities

Well-maintained and safe parks that are withinwalking distance of my home

Well-maintained public buildings and facilitiesthat are accessible to people of different

physical abilities

Sidewalks that are in good condition, free fromobstructions and are safe for pedestrian use

and accessible for wheelchairs or otherassistive mobility devices




Transportation and Streets

AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza drive themselves to get towhere they want to go and many also walk.

More than nine in ten (92%) AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza drivethemselves in order to do things like shopping, visiting the doctor, running errands, or getting to otherplaces in their communities, while over three in five (64%) walk. Over a third uses public transportation(38%) or takes a taxi (35%). Far fewer get a ride from others (16%), ride a bike (13%), or use a specialtransportation service for seniors or persons with disabilities (8%).

Transportation Modes of AARP Members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza*

(n=227)

*Graph shows respondents who checked “yes” under each mode of transportation.

8%

13%

16%

35%

38%

64%

92%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Special transportation service for seniors or people withdisabilities

Ride a bike

Have others drive you

Take a taxi

Use public transportation

Walk

Drive


AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza believe that having well-maintained, safe streets with public parking lots, spaces and areas to park in theircommunity is important.

When thinking about transportation and streets within their community, the vast majority of 50-plusAARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza says it is extremely or very important to have well-maintained streets (97%), public parking lots and spaces (92%), affordable public parking (91%), well-lit,safe streets and intersections for all users (91%), and easy to read traffic signs (90%). AARP 50-plusmembers in Great Neck also place high importance on features that relate to public transportation. Morethan four in five say it is important to have public transportation that is reliable (86%), safe (84%), well-maintained (84%), affordable (84%), and accessible (84%). The same proportion says it is important tohave enforced speed limits (84%) in their community. More than seven in ten place high importance onhaving a special transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults (80%) andaudio/visual pedestrian crossings (72%), while nearly two-thirds say having driver education andrefresher courses (65%) in their community is important.

Transportation and Street Features of Importance toAARP Members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza*

(n=227)

*Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding. Percentages less than 5 percent are not shown.

65%

72%

80%

84%

84%

84%

84%

84%

86%

90%

91%

91%

92%

97%

20%

15%

13%

11%

10%

10%

12%

10%

8%

6%

5%

5%

6%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Driver education/refresher courses

Audio/visual pedestrian crossings

Special transportation services for people withdisabilities and older adults

Accessible and convenient public transportation

Affordable public transportation

Well-mainted public transportation vehicles

Enforced speed limit

Safe public transportation stops or areas

Reliable public transportation

Easy to read traffic signs

Well-lit, safe streets and intersections for all users(pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers)

Affordable public parking

Public parking lots, spaces and areas to park

Well-maintained streets



Health and Wellness

AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza believe they are inexcellent, very good or good health, and they exercise at least once a week.

Most (94%) say they are in excellent, very good, or good health, while only five percent saytheir health is fair.

AARP Members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza Rating ofTheir Health*

(n=227)


The fact that most 50-plus AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza perceive themselvesas being healthy also is reflective of their exercise habits. About seven in ten (72%) say theyexercise every day or several times a week, and one in ten (12%) says they exercise about once aweek.

Frequency that AARP Members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza Exercise

(n=227)

Given the frequency of exercising it is not surprising that nearly all (96%) 50-plus AARPmembers in the Village of Great Neck Plaza say it is important to them to remain physicallyactive for as long as possible.

Importance of Remaining Physically Active AmongAARP Members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza*

(n=227)


Excellent33%

Very good40%Good

22%

Fair5%

No answer1%

24%

49%

12%4% 2% 6% 3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Everyday Several timesa week

About once aweek

About onceevery other

week

About once amonth

Less thanonce a month

Never

Extremelyimportant

81%

Veryimportant

15%

Somewhatimportant

3%

Not very/notat all

important1%

No answer1%


AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza believe having goodcommunity health care facilities, services, and providers are important to successfulaging in place.

Over nine in ten (95%) AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza say it is extremely or veryimportant to have well-maintained hospitals and health care facilities in their community. Nearly ninein ten believe it is important to have affordable home health care providers (87%), conveniently locatedemergency care centers (86%), and conveniently located health and social services (86%). Over fourin five say having a service that helps seniors access services (84%), well-trained certified homehealth care providers (83%), and home care services (81%) are important to have in their community.At least three-quarters say having fitness activities geared toward older adults (76%) and an easy tonavigate health and social services website (75%) are important to have in their community. Two-thirds (67%) say it is important to have health and wellness programs within their community.

Health and Wellness Features of Importance toAARP Members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza*

(n=227)

*Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding. Numbers indicating percentages less than 5 percent are not shown.

67%

75%

76%

81%

83%

84%

86%

86%

87%

95%

22%

15%

17%

15%

12%

9%

9%

9%

8%

9%

8%

6%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Health and wellness programs and classes inareas such as nutrition, smoking cessation, and

weight control

An easy to navigate website that has informationon local health and supportive services

Fitness activities specifically geared to olderadults

Home care services including health, personalcare and housekeeping

Well-trained certified home health care providers

A service that helps seniors find and accesshealth and supportive services

Conveniently located health and social services

Conveniently located emergency care centers

Affordable home health care providers

Well-maintained hospitals and health care facilities

Extremely/Very Important Somewhat Important Not very/Not at all important No answer


Social Participation, Inclusion and Education Opportunities

AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza interact regularly withothers in their community, and some seek out continuing education opportunities.

Over four in five (83%) say they interact with friends and neighbors in their community severaltimes a week or more. Fewer than one in ten (6%) interacts with others in their communityonce a week or interacts with people in their community less than weekly (9%).

Frequency that AARP Members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza Interact

with People in Their Community

(n=227)

When seeking out continuing education opportunities in their community about one-third saysthey do not do this. Two in five say they go to community, adult or senior centers (40%). Onein five looks to the Department of Parks and Recreation (20%). About one in ten looks touniversities or community colleges (10%), seeks out online programs (10%), or goes to localorganizations (10%). Fewer than one in ten looks to their faith community (9%), continuingeducation opportunities through their workplace offerings (8%), or goes to other sources (8%).

Places or Sources AARP Members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza Go to forContinuing Education or Self-Improvement Classes*

(n=227)

*Graph shows respondents who checked “yes” under each place/source.

35%25% 22%

6% 4% 4% 2% 1%0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

More thanonce a day

About oncea day

Severaltimes aweek

Once aweek

Once every2 or 3weeks

Once amonth

Less thanmonthly

Never

34%

8%

8%

9%

10%

10%

10%

20%

40%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Do not participate in continuing education classes

Other

Workplace offerings

Faith community

Local organizations

Online programs

University/community college

Department of Parks and Recreation

Community/adult/senior center


AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza believe it is important tohave activities that are affordable for all residents and are accurately and widelypublicized.

When it comes to social participation, 50-plus AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza want tohave activities that are affordable, geared to diverse audiences, and are easy to find out about. Nearlyfour in five (78%) say it is extremely or very important to have activities in their community that areaffordable for all residents. About seven in ten say having activities that are accurately and widelypublicized (74%), offer senior discounts (72%), and having a variety of cultural activities (71%) areimportant to have in their community. At least two-thirds say it is important to have activities that involveyounger and older people (68%), continuing education classes (68%), conveniently located entertainmentvenues (67%), and activities that are geared specifically to older adults (66%) in their community. Almostthree in five say having social clubs (59%) and local schools that involve older adults in activities (57%)are extremely or very important community features.

Social Participation Features of Importance toAARP Members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza*

(n=227)


57%

59%

66%

67%

68%

68%

71%

72%

74%

78%

30%

28%

25%

25%

22%

25%

21%

22%

19%

16%

10%

11%

8%

7%

8%

6%

6%

6%

6%

5%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Local schools that involveolder adults in events and

activities

Social clubs such asbook, gardening, craft or

hobbies

Activities specificallygeared to older adults

Conveniently locatedvenues for entertainment

Continuing educationclasses

Activities that involveboth younger and older

people

A variety of culturalactivities for diverse

populations

Activities that offer seniordiscounts

Accurate and widelypublicized informationabout social activities

Activities that areaffordable to all residents

Extremely/very important Somewhat important Not very/not at all important No answer


Volunteering and Civic Engagement

AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza want to live in communitiesthat have a variety of volunteer opportunities and available transportation to get them tothese volunteer activities.

When asked about civic engagement features, seven in ten (70%) say that it is extremely orvery important to have transportation to and from volunteer activities for those residents whoneed it. Nearly two-thirds say having opportunities for older adults to be community decisionmakers (65%) is important in the community where they live. About three in five say havingan easy to navigate website that shows opportunities for volunteering (61%), a range ofvolunteer activities to choose from (61%), and volunteer training opportunities (60%) areimportant community features.

Volunteer and Civic Engagement Features of Importance toAARP Members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza*

(n=227)


60%

61%

61%

65%

70%

26%

27%

26%

25%

21%

11%

9%

10%

8%

8%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Volunteer training opportunities tohelp people perform better in their

volunteer roles

A range of volunteer activities tochoose from

An easy to navigate website thatshows available local volunteer

opportunities

Opportunities for older adults toparticipate in decision making

bodies such as communitycouncils or committees

Transportation to and fromvolunteer activities for those who

need it

Extremely/very important Somewhat important Not very, not at all important No answer


Job Opportunities

The majority of 50-plus AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza plans to workfor as long as possible and want to have community supports to help them remainemployed.

Over two in five (46%) AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza are employedeither full or part-time. Over three-quarters of these members (77%) say they are extremely or verylikely to put off full retirement and keep working as long as possible.

Likelihood of Working AARP Members in theVillage of Great Neck Plaza to Put Off FullRetirement to Work as Long as Possible

(n=106, employed respondents)

Given that a large proportion of 50-plus AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza plan towork as long as possible, it is not surprising that they place high importance on having communitysupports in place for working residents. Two-thirds believe that having jobs that are adapted tomeet the needs of people with disabilities in their community (65%) is extremely or very important.More than half believe it is important to have job training opportunities (56%) and a range of flexiblejob opportunities for older adults in their community (53%).

Job Features of Importance toAARP Members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza*

(n=227)


Extremelylikely,48%

Very likely,29%

Somewhatlikely,12%

Notvery/not atall likely,

10%

Not sure/noanswer,

1%

53%

56%

65%

29%

26%

21%

12%

13%

10%

6%

5%

5%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

A range of flexible job opportunities forolder adults

Job training opportunities for older adultswho want to learn new job skills within their

job or get training in a different field ofwork

Jobs that are adapted to meet the needs ofpeople with disabilities



Community Information

AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza say they would turn most tofamily, friends, or neighbors for information on services for older adults.

Almost nine in ten (89%) say they would turn to family, friends, or neighbors for information aboutservices for older adults such as caregiving, home delivered meals, home repair, medical transport, orsocial activities. About three-fourths would turn to senior centers (74%), or AARP (72%) for this type ofinformation. Over half would look to local non-profit organizations (58%) or their local Area Agency onAging (AAA) (52%) for information.

Sources AARP Members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza Would Turn to

For Information on Older Adult Services*

(n=227)

*Graph shows respondents who checked “yes” under each information source.

52%

58%

72%

74%

89%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Local Area Agency on Aging (AAA)

Local non-profit organization

AARP

Local senior centers

Family, friends, or neighbors


AARP members age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza say having free access tothe Internet and community information in one centrally located source is important tohave in their community.

About seven in ten say having free access to computers and the Internet in places like the library,senior centers or government buildings (70%) and having community information in one centrallylocated source (68%) are extremely or very important community features. About three in five believe itis important to deliver community information in person to residents who may not be able to leave theirhome (63%). A similar proportion believe it is important to have an automated source for communityinformation that is easy to understand (62%) as well as printed information that is clearly displayed withlarge lettering (59%). Just over half say having community information in several different languages isimportant (51%).

Community Information Features of Importance toAARP Members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza*

(n=227)


51%

59%

62%

63%

68%

70%

22%

27%

23%

23%

23%

20%

22%

11%

10%

10%

5%

6%

5%

5%

5%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Community information that is available in anumber of different languages

Clearly displayed printed community informationwith large lettering

An automated community information sourcethat is easy to understand like a toll-free

telephone number

Community information that is delivered inperson to people who may have difficulty or may

not be able to leave their hom

Access to community information in one centralsource

Free access to computers and the Internet inpublic places such as the library, senior centers

or government buildings


Making The Village of Great Neck Plaza, a Great Place to Live:The 2014 Livable Communities Survey of AARP Members Age 50-plus in New York Page 20

Gaps in Community Features and Services

In order to identify the needs of 50-plus AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza surveyrespondents were asked how important the prior community features and services were to them. Thenthey were asked if these features and services existed in their community. These questions were thenpaired together to identify community needs or “gaps.” Pairing these questions allows us to look at “gaps”between the importance of a feature or service and its presence in the community. To compare thesequestions, respondents who said a feature or service is extremely, very, or somewhat important wereaggregated and then compared to respondents who said the feature or service was present in theircommunity. Survey respondents who said they were not sure if a feature or service was in theircommunity were removed from this analysis.

The top community needs as defined by importance vs. presence gaps are concentratedin four key areas: outdoor spaces and buildings, job opportunities, housing, andcommunity information.

If we examine individual items across all eight domains, the top needs, or gaps between importance andpresence are in: outdoor spaces and buildings, job opportunities, housing, and community informationdomains with outdoor spaces and job opportunities taking three slots each among the top gaps. Theseare followed by two items for the housing domain as well as two in the community information domain.

The largest gaps or needs for 50-plus AARP members in Great Neck are having separate pathways forbicyclists and pedestrians, a range of flexible job opportunities for older adults as well as job trainingopportunities for older adults who want to learn new job skills within their job or get training in a differentfield of work.

The Top Gaps in Which Features are Important Versus Which Ones Exist by Domain

Features in the Community

(n=227)Gap

Extremely,Very, or

SomewhatImportant

Yes,Characteristic

or Service Exists

Domain

Separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians -66.2% 87.8% 21.6%Outdoor Spaces

and Buildings

A range of flexible job opportunities for older adults -61.9% 82.2% 20.4% Job Opportunities

Job training opportunities for older adults who wantto learn new job skills within their job or get trainingin a different field of work

-57.8% 82.1% 24.3% Job Opportunities

Neighborhood watch programs -50.5% 85.7% 35.2%Outdoor Spaces

and Buildings

Affordable home prices for adults of varying incomelevels

-47.6% 81.0% 33.5% Housing

Jobs that are adapted to meet the needs of peoplewith disabilities

-43.9% 85.4% 41.5% Job Opportunities

Well-maintained public restrooms that areaccessible to people of different physical abilities

-41.5% 87.9% 46.4%Outdoor Spaces

and Buildings

Clearly displayed printed community informationwith large lettering

-32.0% 86.0% 54.0%CommunityInformation

A home repair service for low-income and olderadults that helps with things like roof or windowrepairs

-30.6% 77.0% 46.4% Housing

Community information that is delivered in personto people who may have difficulty or may not beable to leave their home

-28.9% 85.4% 56.5%CommunityInformation


Gap Analysis: Importance vs. Presence for Each Item within Each Domain

Housing Features in the Community

(n=227)Gap

Extremely,Very, or

SomewhatImportant

Yes,Characteristic

or Service Exists

Affordable home prices for adults of varying income levels -47.6% 81.0% 33.5%

A home repair service for low-income and older adults thathelps with things like roof or window repairs

-30.6% 77.0% 46.4%

Homes that are equipped with things like no step entrance,wide doorways, grab bars in bathrooms, and first floorbedrooms and bathrooms

-13.4% 78.2% 64.8%

Seasonal services such as lawn work or snow removal forlow-income and older adults

-3.5% 73.5% 70.0%

Home repair contractors who are trustworthy, do quality workand are affordable

1.0% 87.7% 88.7%

Well-maintained homes and properties 11.4% 88.6% 100.0%

Outdoor Spaces and Buildings in the Community

(n=227)Gap

Extremely,Very, or

SomewhatImportant

Yes,Characteristic

or Service Exists

Separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians -66.2% 87.8% 21.6%

Neighborhood watch programs -50.5% 85.7% 35.2%

Well-maintained public restrooms that are accessible topeople of different physical abilities

-41.5% 87.9% 46.4%

Sidewalks that are in good condition, free from obstructionsand are safe for pedestrian use and accessible forwheelchairs or other assistive mobility devices

-17.4% 95.5% 78.1%

Well-maintained and safe parks that are within walkingdistance of my home

-4.7% 93.2% 88.5%

Well-maintained public buildings and facilities that areaccessible to people of different physical abilities

-0.3% 93.5% 93.2%


Transportation and Streets Features in the Community

(n=227)Gap

Extremely,Very, or

SomewhatImportant

Yes,Characteristic

or Service Exists

Audio/visual pedestrian crossings -23.1% 86.9% 63.7%

Well-lit, safe streets and intersections for all users(pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers)

-17.5% 95.6% 78.1%

Enforced speed limits -16.8% 95.5% 78.7%

Affordable public transportation -10.1% 93.8% 83.8%

Accessible and convenient public transportation -9.0% 95.0% 86.0%

Well-maintained streets -8.9% 97.2% 88.3%

Easy to read traffic signs -8.0% 95.8% 87.8%

Affordable public parking -7.1% 95.0% 87.9%

Public parking lots, spaces and areas to park -5.2% 95.8% 90.6%

Reliable public transportation -3.4% 94.1% 90.7%

Well-maintained public transportation vehicles -1.6% 94.1% 92.5%

Special transportation services for people with disabilitiesand older adults

2.2% 92.7% 94.9%

Driver education/refresher courses 10.2% 85.2% 95.4%

Safe public transportation stops or areas * 94.3% 94.3%

Health and Wellness Features in the Community

(n=227)Gap

Extremely,Very, or

SomewhatImportant

Yes,Characteristic

or Service Exists

Affordable home health care providers -20.7% 95.0% 74.3%

An easy to navigate website that has information on localhealth and supportive services

-11.0% 89.8% 78.8%

Home care services including health, personal care andhousekeeping

-4.0% 96.6% 92.7%

Conveniently located emergency care centers -3.9% 95.3% 91.4%

Well-trained certified home health care providers -3.1% 95.2% 92.1%

A service that helps seniors find and access health andsupportive services

-3.0% 92.8% 89.8%

Conveniently located health and social services -1.7% 94.7% 93.0%

Well-maintained hospitals and health care facilities -1.7% 96.9% 95.1%

Fitness activities specifically geared to older adults 1.3% 92.2% 93.5%

Health and wellness programs and classes in areas such asnutrition, smoking cessation, and weight control

2.3% 88.5% 90.8%


Social Participation, Inclusion, and Education Opportunitiesin the Community

(n=227)

Gap

Extremely,Very, or

SomewhatImportant

Yes,Characteristic

or Service Exists

Activities that are affordable to all residents -10.3% 93.4% 83.1%

Activities that involve both younger and older people -8.5% 92.6% 84.1%

Accurate and widely publicized information about social activities -6.7% 92.4% 85.7%

Activities that offer senior discounts -2.5% 93.5% 91.0%

A variety of cultural activities for diverse populations -1.8% 91.9% 90.1%

Conveniently located venues for entertainment 1.1% 91.7% 92.8%

Local schools that involve older adults in events and activities 1.3% 87.1% 88.4%

Activities specifically geared to older adults 4.3% 90.4% 94.8%

Social clubs such as book, gardening, craft or hobbies 8.8% 86.7% 95.5%

Continuing education classes 8.9% 89.6% 98.5%

Volunteering and Civic Engagement in the Community

(n=227)Gap

Extremely,Very, or

SomewhatImportant

Yes,Characteristic

or Service Exists

An easy to navigate website that shows available local volunteeropportunities

-23.0% 87.8% 64.8%

Volunteer training opportunities to help people perform better in

their volunteer roles-14.7% 86.8% 72.1%

Opportunities for older adults to participate in decision makingbodies such as community councils or committees

-8.1% 89.8% 81.7%

Transportation to and from volunteer activities for those who need it -4.9% 91.3% 86.3%

A range of volunteer activities to choose from 5.4% 88.2% 93.6%

Job Opportunities in the Community

(n=227)Gap

Extremely,Very, or

SomewhatImportant

Yes,Characteristic

or Service Exists

A range of flexible job opportunities for older adults -61.9% 82.2% 20.4%

Job training opportunities for older adults who want to learn newjob skills within their job or get training in a different field of work

-57.8% 82.1% 24.3%

Jobs that are adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities -43.9% 85.4% 41.5%


(n=227)Gap

Extremely,Very, or

SomewhatImportant

Yes,Characteristic

or ServiceExists

Clearly displayed printed community information with large lettering -32.0% 86.0% 54.0%

Community information that is delivered in person to people whomay have difficulty or may not be able to leave their home

-28.9% 85.4% 56.5%

Access to community information in one central source -14.7% 90.9% 76.2%

An automated community information source that is easy tounderstand like a toll-free telephone number

-13.6% 84.9% 71.2%

Community information that is available in a number of differentlanguages

1.4% 73.0% 74.4%

Free access to computers and Internet in public places such aslibrary, senior centers or government buildings

8.4% 90.0% 98.4%


Caregiving

Many 50-plus AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza are caregivers or have beencaregivers in the past.

An informal caregiver can be anyone who provides unpaid care for a relative, friend, spouse, companion, orpartner 18 years or older who is ill, frail, elderly, or has a physical or mental disability. Unpaid care mayinclude assisting with personal needs, household chores, meals, shopping or transportation, financial ormedical management, arranging for outside services, or a variety of other tasks. The care recipient maylive with the caregiver or somewhere else.

One in five says they are currently (11%) providing care for a relative, friend, spouse, companion, or partner18 years or older who is ill, frail, elderly, or has a physical or mental disability or has provided (7%) this typeof care for someone in the past. On the other hand, over three-fourths (77%) say they are not providingcare for anyone or have not provided care in the past.

Providing/Provided Unpaid Caregiving ServicesAmong AARP Members in the Village of Great

Neck Plaza(n=227)

More than seven in ten 50-plus AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza provide orhave provided unpaid caregiving services for their immediate family members.

Of those who identify themselves as current or former caregivers, most (74%) provide care to an immediatefamily member. Over two in five provide care or have cared for their spouse or partner (44%), while aquarter provides or has provided care for their parents (24%). About one in eight provides care or hasprovided care for an another family member (12%). Fewer provide or have provided care for a friend orneighbor (5%), their son or daughter (3%) or a sibling (2%).

Further, over half (54%) of 50-plus AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza say the person theyare providing or have provided care for currently lives or lived with them.

Relationship of Care Recipient to CaregiverAmong Caregivers in the Village of Great

Neck Plaza*(n=41, current or former caregivers)

Relationship of Care Recipient to CaregiverAmong Caregivers in the Village of Great

Neck Plaza(n=41, current or former caregivers)


Yes,18%

No,77%

Noanswer,

5%

Immediatefamily,

74%

Extendedfamily/friends,

17%

No answer,10%

2%

3%

5%

12%

24%

44%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Sibling

Daughter or Son

Friend/Neighbor

Other family members

Mother/father

Spouse/partner


Many 50-plus AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza have been caregivers for atleast three years and spend or have spent more than twenty hours per week providing thiscare.

Almost half (49%) say they have been providing or provided care for at least three years, and of thesecaregivers, over a quarter (27%) has been providing or provided care for over 10 years. Another one in six(17%) has been providing care or has provided care for at least one year but less than five years, and abouttwo in five (43%) have been providing or provided care for less than a year.

Four in ten (40%) spend or have spent over 20 hours per week on caregiving activities, and of thesecaregivers over one in five (23%) provides or has provided care for 40 hours per week or more. About onein six (16%) provides or has provided care for at least 10 but less than 20 hours per week, and over four inten (45%) spend or have spent less than 10 hours per week on caregiving tasks.

Length of Time Great Neck Members HaveBeen Caregivers

(n=41, current or former caregivers)

Number of Hours Per Week Great NeckMembers Spend Providing

Caregiving Services(n=41, current or former caregivers)

Many 50-plus AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza have had to use theirpersonal savings, make changes in their jobs, or modify their homes in order to providecaregiving for family and friends.

Just over two in five (42%) 50-plus AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza say they have had touse their personal savings to provide care for family and friends. Three in ten (29%) had to change theirwork schedule or take time off and one in seven had to give up working entirely (14%). Three in ten (29%)had to make changes to their home, while about one in ten (9%) had to move into another home to betteraccommodate caregiving recipients.

Actions AARP Members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza Have Had toTake Due to Caregiving Responsibilities

(n=41, current or former caregivers)

*Graph shows respondents who checked “yes” under each action.

25%

2%

9%

3%

10%

7%

43%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

12 years or more

10 years to less than 12 years




1 year to less than 3 years

Less than 1 year

11%

13%

7%

9%

16%

45%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

60 or more

40 to less than 60

30 to less than 40

20 to less than 30

10 to less than 20

Less than 10 hours

2%

2%

9%

14%

29%

29%

42%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Go from full-time to part-time work

Take a leave of absense from work

Move into another home

Stop working entirely

Make changes to your home

Change work schedule/Take time off

Use personal savings


AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza say the most helpful caregiver resourcesare getting help with finding medical information, providing transportation, findinginformation about available resources, and getting short breaks from caregiving tasks.

The most helpful types of caregiver support for 50-plus AARP members in the Village of Great NeckPlaza would be getting assistance with accurate medical information (68%) and providing transportation(67%). Other types of support these members would also find extremely or very helpful would beinformation on community caregiver resources (63%) and respite care (57%). Half say gettingassistance with completing government forms and applications (50%), guidance and help inunderstanding medical bills (50%), and connecting with other caregivers through a caregiver supportgroup (49%) would be extremely or very helpful caregiver resources. Over one-third believes spiritualsupport and guidance (34%) would be helpful.

Helpfulness of Caregiver Resources Among AARP Members inthe Village of Great Neck Plaza

(n=227)


34%

49%

50%

50%

57%

63%

67%

68%

22%

24%

17%

20%

17%

15%

14%

15%

30%

13%

18%

16%

11%

8%

6%

14%

14%

15%

14%

15%

14%

12%

13%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Spiritual guidance and support

Connecting with other caregivers through a caregiversupport group

Guidance and help in understanding medical bills

Assistance with complete government forms

Respite care

Information on caregiver resources

Assistance with providing transportation

Assistance with finding accurate medical information

Extremely/very helpful Somewhat helpful Not very/not at all helpful No answer


About three in five 50-plus AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza aregrandparents and would find information on fun things to do with grandchildren the mosthelpful grandparenting resource.

About three in five (59%) 50-plus AARP members in the Village of Great Neck Plaza have grandchildren,great grandchildren, or step grandchildren. Grandparents tend to be older and retired. About one in sixof these grandparents helps with the day-to-day responsibilities of caring for their grandchildren (16%).

Grandparent Status of AARP Members in theVillage of Great Neck Plaza*

(n=227)

Help with Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesOf Caring for Grandchildren

(n=134, grandparents)


The most helpful type of grandparenting resource for 50-plus AARP members in the Village of Great NeckPlaza would be information on fun things to do with grandchildren (57%). At least two in five would alsofind information on how to talk with grandchildren about issues in their lives (50%) and legal rights forgrandparents (42%) extremely or very helpful. Nearly two in five would find information on support groupsfor people raising grandchildren (38%), financial resources for those raising grandchildren (38%), andconnecting with grandchildren via social media (38%) extremely or very helpful. Nearly three in ten say itwould be extremely or very helpful to have grandparenting referral services (29%) and information ongrandparenting in a multicultural family (25%).

Helpfulness of Grandparenting Resources Among AARP Members in the Village of GreatNeck Plaza

(n=227)


Yes,59%

No,38%

Noanswer,

4%

Yes,16%

No,79%

Noanswer,

5%

25%

29%

38%

38%

38%

42%

50%

57%

19%

18%

18%

14%

14%

19%

17%

17%

41%

36%

30%

33%

32%

24%

18%

13%

15%

16%

15%

15%

15%

15%

14%

13%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Grandparenting in a multicultural family

Referral services for people raisinggrandchildren

How to connect with grandchildren onsocial media sites

Financial resources for people raisinggrandchildren

Support groups for peope raisinggrandchildren

Legal rights of grandparents

How to speak to grandchildren aboutissues in their lives

Fun things to do with grandchildren

Extremely/very helpful Somewhat helpful Not very/not at all helpful No answer


Demographic Profile of Respondents

(n=227)

8%

14%

74%

4%

2%

92%

4%

43%

17%

29%

15%

48%

38%

45%

55%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

High school or less

Post-high school

College degree or more

EDUCATION

Other

Black

White

RACE/ETHNICITY

Not working

Retired

Employed PT

Employed FT

WORK STATUS

50-59

60-74

75+

AGE

Female

Male

GENDER

44%

24%

15%

5%

24%

75%

11%

5%

13%

70%

51%

49%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

$100K+

$50k - <$100k

$20k - <$50k

Less than $20k

INCOME

Yes

No

DISABILITY STATUS

Never

Monthly

Weekly

Daily

INTERNET ACCESS

Married

Not married

MARITAL STATUS


Survey Annotation


2014 AARP Community Survey of AARP Members in the Village of Great NeckPlaza, New York

The Village of Great Neck Plaza Respondents: Weighted n=227

Your Community

1. How would you rate your community as a place for people to live as they age? (This would be the geographicallocation where your home is located. A community can be located within a city or town or county.)

2. What is the name of your community?

3. What is your 5-digit Great Neck ZIP code?

4. How long have you lived in this community?

5% Less than 5 years

16% 5 years but less than 15 years


11% 25 years but less than 35


16% 45 years or more

2% No Answer

5. How long have you lived in the Village of Great Neck Plaza?

2% Less than 5 years






2% No Answer

33% Excellent

46% Very good

17% Good

2% Fair

1% Poor

1% No Answer


6. Some people reside in places outside of Great Neck for part of the year. Which of the following describes howyou reside in the Village of Great Neck Plaza? [CHECK ONLY ONE]

87% Year round, do not reside anywhere outside of Great Neck

11% Seasonally, reside outside of Great Neck during Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall on a regular basis

2% No Answer

7. Thinking about your retirement years when you do not work, how likely is it that you will move to a differenthome in the Village of Great Neck Plaza?

4% Extremely likely

2% Very likely

13% Somewhat likely

27% Not very likely

41% Not at all likely

9% Not sure

5% No Answer

8. Thinking about your retirement years when you do not work, how likely is it that you will move to a differenthome outside of Great Neck?

5% Extremely likely

9% Very likely

14% Somewhat likely

29% Not very likely


9% Not sure

2% No Answer

9. If you were to consider moving out of Great Neck during your retirement when you do not work, would thefollowing factors impact your decision to move?

Yes NoNot

sure

No

Answer

a. Looking for a different home size that meets my needs ......................39% 32% 6% 23%

b. Maintaining my current home will be too expensive...................... 34% 40% 5% 21%

c. Fearing for my personal safety or security concerns....................... 14% 61% 2% 23%

d. Looking for a home that will help me live independently as I age ..... 42% 33% 5% 21%

e. Wanting to move to an area that has better health care facilities.... 13% 58% 6% 24%

f. Wanting to be closer to family........................................................... 33% 40% 6% 21%

g. Needing more access to public transportation ................................ 16% 56% 5% 23%

h. Wanting to live in a different climate .............................................. 30% 37% 11% 22%

i. Looking for an area that has a lower cost of living ............................ 38% 30% 9% 23%

j. Other: (Please specify): 11% 2% 1% 86%


10. How important is it for you to remain in your community as you age?

18% Extremely important

32% Very important

28% Somewhat important

13% Not very important

7% Not at all important

2% No Answer

Housing

11. Do you own or rent your primary home or do you have some other type of living arrangement like living with afamily member or friend?

79% Own

16% Rent

4% Other type of living arrangement

1% No Answer

12. What type of home is your primary home?

42% Single family home

<0.5% Mobile home

22% Apartment

35% Condominium or co-op

<0.5% Other: (Please specify):

2% No Answer

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


30% Very important


2% Not very important


1% No Answer


14. People sometimes make modifications to their home to allow them to stay there as they age. Do you think youwill need to make the following types of modifications or improvements to your home to enable you to staythere as you age?

Yes NoNot

sure

No

Answer

a. Better cooling or heating ........................................................... 12% 69% 8% 10%

b. Easier access into or within your home such as a ramp,

chairlift or elevator, or wider doorways .................................... 15% 60% 14% 11%

c. Bathroom modifications such as grab bars, handrails, high

toilet or non-slip tile .................................................................. 32% 45% 13% 10%

d. Putting a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen on the first floor.... 13% 69% 7% 11%

e. Improving lighting ...................................................................... 15% 65% 9% 12%

f. Installing a medical emergency response system that

notifies others in case of emergency......................................... 35% 33% 19% 13%

g. Other: (Please specify): 7% 1% 1% 91%

15. 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

No

Answer

a. Home repair contractors who are

trustworthy, do quality work and are

affordable................................................................51% 26% 11% 1% 4% 8%

b. Well-maintained homes and properties ................................53% 26% 10% <.1% 2% 9%

c. A home repair service for low-income

and older adults that helps with things

like roof or window repairs ................................28% 31% 18% 7% 6% 10%

d. Seasonal services such as lawn work or

snow removal for low-income and older

adults................................................................ 36% 23% 15% 10% 6% 11%

e. Affordable home prices for adults of

varying income levels ...............................................................32% 28% 21% 8% 2% 9%

f. Homes that are equipped with things like

a no step entrance, wider doorways,

grab bars in bathrooms, and first floor

bedrooms and bathrooms................................ 31% 22% 26% 11% 2% 9%


16. Does the community where you live have the following?

Yes NoNot

sure

No

Answer

a. Home repair contractors who are trustworthy, do quality

work and are affordable .......................................................... 53% 7% 34% 7%

b. Well-maintained homes and properties .................................. 93% 0% 3% 5%

c. A home repair service for low-income and older adults that

helps with things like roof or window repairs ......................... 17% 20% 54% 10%

d. Seasonal services such as lawn work or snow removal for

low-income and older adults ................................................... 37% 16% 38% 10%

e. Affordable home prices for adults of varying income levels ... 21% 42% 30% 8%

f. Homes that are equipped with things like a no step

entrance, wider doorways, grab bars in bathrooms, and first

floor bedrooms and bathrooms............................................... 26% 14% 52% 8%

Outdoor Spaces and Buildings


Extremely

important

Very

important

Somewhat

important

Not very

important

Not at all

important

No

Answer

a. Well-maintained and safe parks that are

within walking distance of my home................................43% 33% 17% 3% 1% 3%

b. Sidewalks that are in good condition,

free from obstruction and are safe for

pedestrian use and accessible for

wheelchairs or other assistive mobility

devices ................................................................56% 30% 10% 1% <0.5% 3%

c. Well-maintained public buildings and

facilities that are accessible to people of

different physical abilities ................................ 50% 34% 10% 2% 1% 4%

d. Separate pathways for bicyclists and

pedestrians ................................................................34% 30% 24% 7% 1% 4%

e. Well maintained public restrooms that

are accessible to people of different

physical abilities................................................................42% 28% 17% 8% 1% 3%

f. Neighborhood watch programs ................................32% 27% 27% 9% 1% 4%



Yes NoNot

sure

No

Answer

a. Well-maintained and safe parks that are within walking

distance of my home................................................................ 83% 11% 3% 3%

b. Sidewalks that are in good condition, free from obstruction

and are safe for pedestrian use and accessible for

wheelchairs or other assistive mobility devices ...................... 69% 19% 8% 4%

c. Well-maintained public buildings and facilities that are

accessible to people of different physical abilities .................. 70% 5% 21% 4%

d. Separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians................... 16% 59% 20% 4%

e. Well maintained public restrooms that are accessible to

people of different physical abilities........................................ 28% 32% 35% 6%

f. Neighborhood watch programs............................................... 18% 34% 43% 5%

Transportation and Streets

19. Do you get around for things like shopping, visiting the doctor, running errands, or going to other places in thefollowing ways?

Yes No No Answer

a. Drive yourself................................................................................ 92% 6% 2%

b. Have others drive you.................................................................. 16% 71% 13%

c. Walk.............................................................................................. 64% 28% 9%

d. Ride a bike .................................................................................... 13% 73% 14%

e. Use public transportation............................................................. 38% 49% 13%

f. Take a taxi/cab............................................................................. 35% 52% 13%

g.Use a special transportation service, such as one for seniors

or persons with disabilities........................................................... 8% 74% 19%

h. Other: (Please specify): 1% 2% 97%



Extremely

important

Very

important

Somewhat

important

Not very

important

Not at all

important

No

Answer

a. Accessible and convenient publictransportation................................................................52% 32% 11% 3% 0% 2%

b. Affordable public transportation ................................50% 35% 10% 3% 0% 4%c. Well-maintained public transportation

vehicles ................................................................51% 34% 10% 2% 0% 4%d. Reliable public transportation ................................54% 32% 8% 2% 0% 4%e. Safe public transportation stops or areas................................54% 30% 10% 3% 0% 3%f. Special transportation services for people

with disabilities and older adults ................................53% 27% 13% 1% 0% 6%g. Well-maintained streets ................................ 60% 37% 1% 0% 0% 3%h. Easy to read traffic signs ................................ 59% 30% 6% 0% <0.5% 4%i. Enforced speed limits................................................................56% 28% 12% 1% 0% 4%j. Public parking lots, spaces and areas to

park ................................................................ 60% 32% 4% 1% <0.5% 3%k. Affordable public parking ................................ 59% 32% 4% 1% <0.5% 4%l. Well-lit, safe streets and intersections for all

users (pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers) ................................65% 26% 57% 0% 0% 4%m. Audio/visual pedestrian crossings ................................47% 25% 15% 6% 2% 5%n. Driver education/refresher courses................................36% 29% 20% 8% 2% 5%


Yes NoNot

sure

No

Answer

a. Accessible and convenient public transportation...................... 73% 12% 14% 2%

b. Affordable public transportation ................................................. 66% 13% 18% 4%

c. Well-maintained public transportation vehicles ......................... 64% 5% 26% 4%

d. Reliable public transportation ..................................................... 67% 7% 22% 4%

e. Safe public transportation stops or areas.................................... 67% 4% 22% 7%

f.Special transportation services for people with disabilitiesand older adults ............................................................................ 65% 4% 28% 4%

g. Well-maintained streets .............................................................. 82% 11% 4% 4%

h. Easy to read traffic signs .............................................................. 81% 11% 4% 4%

i. Enforced speed limits.................................................................... 70% 19% 8% 4%

j. Public parking lots, spaces and areas to park .............................. 83% 9% 5% 3%

k. Affordable public parking............................................................. 78% 11% 8% 4%

l.Well-lit, safe streets and intersections for all users(pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers)................................................... 67% 19% 10% 4%

m. Audio/visual pedestrian crossings ............................................... 45% 25% 24% 6%

n. Driver education/refresher courses............................................. 65% 3% 27% 5%


Health and Wellness

22. In general, when compared to most people your age, how would you rate your health?

23. How often do you engage in some form of physical exercise (such as walking, running, biking, swimming, sports,strength training, yoga, stretching)?

24% Everyday

49% Several times a week, but not everyday

12% About once a week

4% About once every other week

2% About once a month

6% Less than once a month

3% Never

1% No Answer

24. How important is it to you to remain physically active for as long as possible?


15% Very important


<0.5% Not very important


1% No Answer

33% Excellent

40% Very good

22% Good

5% Fair

0% Poor

1% No Answer



Extremely

important

Very

important

Somewhat

important

Not very

important

Not at all

important

No

Answer

a. Health and wellness programs andclasses in areas such as nutrition,smoking cessation, and weight control................................35% 32% 22% 8% 2% 2%

b. Fitness activities specifically geared toolder adults ................................................................37% 39% 17% 5% 2% 2%

c. Conveniently located health andsocial services................................................................45% 40% 9% 3% <0.5% 2%

d. A service that helps seniors find andaccess health and supportive services ................................44% 40% 9% 3% 1% 3%

e. Conveniently located emergencycare centers................................................................55% 31% 9% 1% 1% 2%

f. An easy to navigate website that hasinformation on local health andsupportive services................................ 40% 35% 15% 5% 2% 3%

g. Home care services including health,personal care and housekeeping ................................45% 37% 15% 1% <0.5% 2%

h. Well-trained certified home healthcare providers ................................................................47% 36% 12% 2% 1% 3%

i. Affordable home health care providers 50% 36% 8% 3% <0.5% 2%j. Well-maintained hospitals and health

care facilities ................................................................75% 20% 2% 0% 2% 1%


Yes NoNot

sure

No

Answer

a.Health and wellness programs and classes in areas such asnutrition, smoking cessation, and weight control ....................... 53% 5% 38% 4%

b. Fitness activities specifically geared to older adults.................... 63% 4% 31% 3%

c. Conveniently located health and social services ......................... 62% 5% 30% 4%

d.A service that helps seniors find and access health andsupportive services ....................................................................... 42% 5% 50% 4%

e. Conveniently located emergency care centers............................ 71% 7% 20% 3%

f.An easy to navigate website that has information on localhealth and supportive services .................................................... 25% 7% 63% 5%

g.Home care services including health, personal care andhousekeeping............................................................................... 43% 3% 49% 4%

h. Well-trained certified home health care providers ..................... 40% 3% 53% 4%

i. Affordable home health care providers.......................................... 24% 8% 63% 4%

j. Well-maintained hospitals and health care facilities................... 87% 5% 6% 2%


Social Participation, Inclusion and Education Opportunities

27. About how frequently do you interact with your friends, family or neighbors in your community? Thisinteraction could be by phone, in person, email, or social media like Facebook.

35% More than once a day

25% About once a day

22% Several times a week

6% Once a week

4% Once every 2 or 3 weeks

4% Once a month

2% Less than monthly

1% Never

1% No Answer

28. Where do you typically go for continuing education or self-improvement classes/workshops in your community?[CHECK ALL THAT APPLY]

10% University/Community College

20% Department of Parks and Recreation

9% Faith community

10% Local organizations or businesses

40% Community/Adult/Senior center

8% Offerings through my work

10% Online programs

8% Other

34% I do NOT participate in any continuing education/self-improvement classes

2% No Answer



Extremely

important

Very

important

Somewhat

important

Not very

important

Not at all

important

No

Answer

a. Conveniently located venues for

entertainment ................................................................32% 35% 25% 6% 1% 1%

b. Activities specifically geared to older

adults ................................................................26% 40% 25% 6% 2% 2%

c. Activities that offer senior discounts................................39% 33% 22% 5% 1% 1%

d. Activities that are affordable to all

residents ................................................................38% 40% 16% 4% 1% 2%

e. Activities that involve both younger

and older people ................................................................30% 38% 25% 5% 1% 1%

f. Accurate and widely publicized

information about social activities ................................33% 41% 19% 4% 1% 2%

g. A variety of cultural activities for

diverse populations ................................ 31% 40% 21% 4% 2% 2%

h. Local schools that involve older

adults in events and activities ................................26% 31% 30% 9% 1% 3%

i. Continuing education classes ................................35% 33% 22% 7% 1% 2%

j. Social clubs such as book, gardening,

craft or hobbies ................................................................26% 33% 28% 10% 1% 2%


Yes NoNot

sure

No

Answer

a. Conveniently located venues for entertainment......................... 77% 6% 15% 2%

b. Activities specifically geared to older adults................................ 71% 4% 22% 3%

c. Activities that offer senior discounts ............................................ 57% 6% 33% 4%

d. Activities that are affordable to all residents .............................. 52% 11% 34% 3%

e. Activities that involve both younger and older people ................ 49% 9% 38% 3%

f.Accurate and widely publicized information about social

activities ........................................................................................ 55% 9% 33% 3%

g. A variety of cultural activities for diverse populations ................. 56% 6% 36% 3%

h. Local schools that involve older adults in events and activities ... 52% 7% 38% 3%

i. Continuing education classes........................................................ 84% 1% 13% 2%

j. Social clubs such as book, gardening, craft or hobbies................. 68% 3% 25% 4%


Volunteering and Civic Engagement


Extremely

important

Very

important

Somewhat

important

Not very

important

Not at all

important

No

Answer

a. A range of volunteer activities to choose

from................................................................ 25% 36% 27% 6% 3% 3%

b. Volunteer training opportunities to

help people perform better in their

volunteer roles ................................................................22% 38% 26% 8% 3% 2%

c. Opportunities for older adults to participate

in decision making bodies such as

community councils or committees................................27% 38% 25% 6% 2% 2%

d. An easy to navigate website that shows

available local volunteer opportunities ................................23% 39% 26% 7% 3% 2%

e. Transportation to and from volunteer

activities for those who need it................................39% 31% 21% 6% 2% 1%


Yes NoNot

sure

No

Answer

a. A range of volunteer activities to choose from..................................... 44% 3% 47% 6%

b. Volunteer training opportunities to help people perform better in

their volunteer roles ............................................................................. 17% 7% 70% 7%

c. Opportunities for older adults to participate in decision making

bodies such as community councils or committees ............................. 35% 8% 51% 6%

d. An easy to navigate website that shows available local volunteer

opportunities......................................................................................... 17% 9% 66% 7%

e. Transportation to and from volunteer activities for those who

need it ................................................................................................... 27% 4% 63% 6%

Job Opportunities

33. Which of the following best describes your current employment status?

7% Self-employed, part-timeGO TO Question 34

12% Self-employed, full-timeGO TO Question 34

10% Employed, part-timeGO TO Question 34

17% Employed, full-timeGO TO Question 34

1% Unemployed, but looking for workGO TO Question 34

43% Retired, not working at all GO TO Question 35

3% Not in labor force for other reasonsGO TO Question 35

7% No Answer


34. How likely is it that you will put off full retirement and work as long as possible? Weighted n = 106

48% Extremely likely

29% Very likely

12% Somewhat likely

7% Not very likely


1% Not sure

0% No Answer


Extremely

important

Very

important

Somewhat

important

Not very

important

Not at all

important

No

Answer

a. A range of flexible job opportunities

for older adults ................................................................25% 29% 29% 8% 4% 6%

b. Job training opportunities for older

adults who want to learn new job

skills within their job or get training

in a different field of work................................24% 32% 26% 9% 4% 5%

c. Jobs that are adapted to meet the

needs of people with disabilities ................................27% 37% 21% 6% 4% 5%


Yes NoNot

sure

No

Answer

a. A range of flexible job opportunities for older adults ......................... 4% 14% 75% 7%

b. Job training opportunities for older adults who want to learn new

job skills within their job or get training in a different field of work ... 4% 14% 75% 6%

c. Jobs that are adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities 7% 10% 76% 7%


37. Would you turn to the following resources if you, a family member or friend needed information about servicesfor older adults such as caregiving services, home delivered meals, home repair, medical transport, or socialactivities?

Yes NoNo

Answer

a. AARP.........................................................................................................................72% 20% 7%

b. Local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) ...........................................................................52% 33% 15%

c. Local senior centers................................................................................................ 74% 18% 8%

d. Local nonprofit organizations ......................................................................................58% 29% 14%

e. Family, friends or neighbors.......................................................................................89% 6% 5%



Extremely

important

Very

important

Somewhat

important

Not very

important

Not at all

important

No

Answer

a. Access to community information in one

central source................................................................32% 36% 23% 4% 1% 4%

b. Clearly displayed printed community

information with large lettering................................27% 32% 27% 8% 2% 3%

c. An automated community information

source that is easy to understand like a

toll-free telephone number ................................28% 34% 23% 10% 1% 5%

d. Free access to computers and the

Internet in public places such as the

library, senior centers or government

buildings ................................................................30% 39% 20% 4% 2% 4%

e. Community information that is delivered

in person to people who may have

difficulty or may not be able to leave

their home................................................................27% 36% 23% 8% 2% 5%

f. Community information that is available in a

number of different languages ................................21% 30% 22% 16% 6% 5%


Yes NoNot

sure

No

Answer

a. Access to community information in one central source ............ 30% 9% 54% 7%

b. Clearly displayed printed community information with large

lettering......................................................................................... 18% 15% 61% 6%

c. An automated community information source that is easy to

understand like a toll-free telephone number ............................. 24% 10% 59% 8%

d. Free access to computers and the Internet in public places

such as the library, senior centers or government buildings........ 72% 1% 22% 6%

e. Community information that is delivered in person to people

who may have difficulty or may not be able to leave their

home ............................................................................................ 14% 11% 68% 4%

f. Community information that is available in a number of

different languages .................................................................. 20% 7% 66% 8%


Your Family

40. A caregiver can be anyone who provides unpaid care for a relative, friend, spouse, companion, or partner 18 yearsor older who is ill, frail, elderly, or has a physical or mental disability. Unpaid care may include assisting withpersonal needs, household chores, meals, shopping, transportation, financial or medical management, arrangingfor outside services, or a variety of other tasks. The person you provide care for may live with you or somewhereelse.

Are you currently providing unpaid assistance, or have you provided unpaid assistance in the past two years, to

care for a relative, friend, spouse, companion, or partner 18 years or older who is ill, frail, elderly, or has a

physical or mental disability?

11% Yes, I am currently providing care for someoneGO TO Question 41

7% Yes, I have provided care for someone in the past 2 yearsGO TO Question 41

77% NoGO TO Question 46

5% No Answer

41. Thinking about your most recent caregiving experience with a family member or friend, what is the carerecipient’s relationship to you? If you are a former caregiver, what was the care recipient’s relationship to you?Weighted n = 41

44% Spouse or Partner

24% Mother or Father

0% Mother-in-law or Father-in-law

2% Sister or Brother

3% Daughter or Son

12% Other Family Member

5% Friend or Neighbor

10% No Answer

42. Still thinking about the person you most recently provided care for, does the care recipient live with you? If you area former caregiver, did the person you provided care for live with you? Weighted n = 137

54% Yes

44% No

2% No Answer


43. How long have you been providing care for this person? If you are a former caregiver, how long did you providecare for this person? Weighted n = 41

14% Less than 1 month

9% 1 month but less than 3 months

3% 3 months but less than 5 months



13% 10 months but less than 1 year

7% 1 year but less than 3 years






2% No Answer

44. Considering all types of care you provide for this person, how much time do you spend in an average week doingthese things? If you are a former caregiver, how much time did you spend in an average week providing care?Weighted n = 41

20% Less than 5 hours a week

25% 5 hours but less than 10 hours a week






11% 80 hours or more a week

0% No Answer

45. As a current or former caregiver, have you had to take any of the following actions in order to provide care forsomeone? Weighted n = 41

Yes NoNo

Answer

a. Use your personal savings in order to help provide care ........................................42% 52% 6%

b. Go into work early or late, or take time off to provide care......................................29% 50% 21%

c. Take a leave of absence from your job .................................................................... 2% 77% 21%

d. Make changes to your home for the care recipient ................................................29% 53% 19%

e. Go from working full-time to part-time .....................................................................2% 77% 21%

f. Give up working entirely ..........................................................................................14% 66% 20%

g. Move into another home to accommodate the care recipient ................................9% 77% 14%


46. As a current or former caregiver OR someone who may provide care in the future, how helpful would thefollowing types of support be to you?

Extremely

helpful

Very

helpful

Somewhat

helpful

Not very

helpful

Not at all

helpful

No

Answer

a. Assistance with providing transportation................................43% 25% 14% 2% 4% 12%b. Assistance with finding accurate medical

information ................................................................43% 26% 15% 2% 2% 13%c. Connecting with other caregivers in similar

situations through a caregiver supportgroup................................................................ 27% 22% 24% 6% 7% 14%

d. Guidance and help in understandingmedical bills ................................................................26% 23% 17% 9% 9% 15%

e. Spiritual support and guidance ................................17% 17% 22% 15% 15% 14%f. Information about available resources for

caregivers in your community ................................32% 31% 15% 4% 4% 14%g. Short breaks from your caregiving tasks................................33% 24% 17% 5% 7% 15%h. Assistance in completing government forms

and applications................................................................32% 18% 20% 8% 8% 14%

47. Do you have any grandchildren, including great grandchildren or step-grandchildren?

59% YesGO TO Question 48

38% NoGO TO Question 49

4% No Answer

48. Do you help with any of the day-to-day responsibilities of caring for any of your grandchildren, greatgrandchildren or step grandchildren? Weighted n = 134

16% Yes

79% No

5% No Answer

49. If you are or were to become a grandparent, how helpful would you find the following services or information?

Extremely

helpful

Very

helpful

Somewhat

helpful

Not

very

helpful

Not at all

helpful

No

Answer

a. Fun things to do with grandchildren of all ages.......................29% 28% 17% 8% 5% 13%b. How to speak to grandchildren about issues in

their lives..................................................................................22% 29% 17% 12% 6% 14%c. Legal rights of grandparents ....................................................16% 26% 19% 15% 8% 15%d. Grandparenting in a multicultural family................................10% 15% 19% 22% 19% 15%e. Referral services for people raising grandchildren ..................14% 16% 18% 18% 18% 16%f. Financial resources for people raising grandchildren..............16% 22% 14% 17% 16% 15%g. Support groups for people raising grandchildren....................14% 24% 14% 16% 16% 15%h. How to connect with grandchildren on social

media sites like Facebook or Twitter ................................18% 20% 18% 15% 15% 15%


About You

D1. Are you male or female?

55% Male

45% Female

- No Answer

D2. What is your age as of your last birthday? [AGE IN YEARS]

15% 50 – 59 years

48% 60 – 74 years

38% 75 + years

- No Answer

D3. What is your current marital status?

51% Married

5% Not married, living with partner

0% Separated

15% Divorced

18% Widowed

11% Never married

- No Answer

D4. Are you or your spouse currently a member of AARP?

97% Yes

3% No

1% No Answer

D5. Besides you, do you have any of the following people living in your household?

Yes NoNo

Answer

a. Child/children under 18 ..................................................................... 2% 81% 17%

b. Child/children 18 or older.................................................................. 5% 81% 14%

c. Child/children away at college........................................................... 5% 81% 14%

d. Adult relative or friend 18 or older.................................................... 18% 73% 10%


D6. Do you have any kind of health care coverage, including employer-provided health insurance, private health

insurance, or government plans such as Medicare or Medicaid?

97% Yes

3% No

- No Answer

D7. Does any disability, handicap, or chronic disease keep you and your spouse or partner from

participating fully in work, school, housework, or other activities? [CHECK ONLY ONE]

15% Yes, myself

7% Yes, spouse or partner

1% Yes, both me and my spouse or partner

75% No

1% No Answer

D8. Are you of Hispanic, Spanish, Latino origin or descent?

2% Yes GO TO Question D9

93% No GO TO Question D10

5% No Answer

D9. If you are Hispanic or Latino, please indicate which one best represents the language (s) you speak at home.

[CHECK ONLY ONE] Weighted n = 4

- Spanish only

- Spanish most of the time

- Spanish and English equally but prefer Spanish

19% Spanish and English equally and do not have a preference

62% Spanish and English equally but prefer English

- English most of the time

19% English only

- No Answer


D10. What is your race and/or ethnicity? [CHECK ALL THAT APPLY]

92% White or Caucasian

2% Black or African American

- American Indian or Alaska Native

2% Asian

1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

1% Other: (Specify)

3% No Answer

D11. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

2% K-12th grade (no diploma)

6% High school graduate, GED or equivalent

8% Post-high school education/training (no degree)

6% 2-year college degree

16% 4-year college degree

8% Post-graduate study (no degree)

50% Graduate or professional degree(s)

4% No Answer

D12. Thinking about state elections for New York Governor and Legislators in the last five years, how often would

you say you vote?

64% Always

22% Most of the time

5% About half of the time

5% Seldom

4% Never

2% No Answer

D13. Do you consider yourself to be a Democrat, a Republican, an Independent, or something else?

50% Democrat

10% Republican

26% Independent

9% Something else

6% No Answer


D14. In general, how often do you go online to access the Internet for things like sending or receiving email, getting

news and information, paying bills or managing finances or buying products or services? This includes access from

home, work, a mobile device (such as a smart phone), or someplace else.

55% Several times a day

15% About once a day

8% 3-6 days a week

4% 1-2 days a week

3% Once every few weeks

1% Once a month or less

11% Never go online

1% No Answer

D15. What was your annual household income before taxes in 2013?

1% Less than $10,000

4% $10,000 to $19,999

6% $20,000 to $29,999

9% $30,000 to $49,999

15% $50,000 to $74,999

9% $75,000 to $99,999

16% $100,000 to $149,999

29% $150,000 or more

12% No Answer

Thank you very much for completing this survey.

Your assistance in providing this information is very much appreciated.

Please return your completed survey by June 6, 2014in the enclosed postage-paid envelope to:

AARP State Research601 E Street, NW

Washington, DC 20049


Methodology

The AARP New York State Office commissioned a mail survey on livable communities of 1,000 AARPmembers age 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza. The sample was drawn from AARP’s membershipdatabase.

The survey was fielded from October 22nd through November 26th 2014 and exactly 227 useable surveys werereturned by the cut-off date, for a response rate of 22.7 percent. Each sampled member was contacted aboutthe survey four times receiving the following pieces of mail: pre-notification postcard, the survey itself, areminder postcard, and a second copy of the survey. The survey has a margin of error of ± 6.5 percent. Thismeans that if 95 out of 100 samples of this same size and population were given the same survey, theresponses to the questions would fall within a range of plus or minus 6.5 percentage points of what would havebeen obtained if every AARP member age 50 years and older in the sampled area were asked the samequestions. The sample was weighted by age and gender to reflect the actual distribution of AARP membersage 50-plus in the Village of Great Neck Plaza.

Percentages may not add to 100 percent due to rounding, multiple answers permitted for some items and non-response. Percentages in the text may also differ slightly from the graphs due to rounding.

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million, that helps people turntheir goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that mattermost to families such as healthcare, employment and income security, retirement planning, affordable utilitiesand protection from financial abuse. We advocate for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products andservices of high quality and value to carry the AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on awide range of products, travel, and services. A trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and educationalinformation, AARP produces AARP The Magazine, the world's largest circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin;www.aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP en Español, a Spanish-language websiteaddressing the interests and needs of Hispanics. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or makecontributions to political campaigns or candidates. The AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that providessecurity, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers,donors, and sponsors. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and theU.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at www.aarp.org.

State Research brings the right knowledge at the right time to our state and national partners in support of theirefforts to improve the lives of people age 50-plus. State Research consultants provide strategic insights andactionable research to attain measurable state and national outcomes. The views expressed herein are forinformation, debate, and discussion, and do not necessarily represent official policies of AARP.

AARP staff from the New York State Office, State and National Group and State Research contributed to thedesign, implementation and reporting of this study. Special thanks go to AARP staff including Will Stoner,Associate State Director of Community Outreach for AARP in New York; Coralette Hannon and JeanneAntony, State and National Group; Rachelle Cummins, Darlene Matthews, Terri Guengerich, Eowna YoungHarrison, and Brittne Nelson, State Research. Please contact Joanne Binette at 202-434-6303 for moreinformation regarding this survey.

AARP Research

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