Tell us about where you live!
The term “Age Friendly” describes communities that enable residents to thrive at every age and stage of life. The Rockingham Planning Commission, in partnership with Meals on Wheels, is embarking on a project to assess the needs of older adults in our region – now and in the future. The project will draw on a national framework developed by AARP that has been used widely across the nation and here in New Hampshire.  It considers elements such as health services and community supports, transportation, housing, design of outdoor spaces and buildings to accommodate all ages, opportunities for civic and social participation, respect and social inclusion, as well as communication and flow of information.

Your ideas and thoughts about your community matter. We want to hear from people of all ages – many younger people help care for older adults, and we will all eventually become older adults. Your participation in this survey will give us valuable information to assess what’s working and what is needed where YOU live.
The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. 

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1) In what town do you live?

Atkinson
Brentwood
Danville
East Kingston
Epping
Exeter
Fremont
Greenland
Hampstead
Hampton
Hampton Falls
Kensington
Kingston
New Castle
Newfields
Newington
Newton
North Hampton
Plaistow
Portsmouth
Raymond
Rye
Salem
Sandown
Seabrook
South Hampton
Stratham
Other
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2) How long have you lived there?

Less than 5 years
5 to 10 years
11 to 20 years
21 to 30 years
31 to 40 years
41 to 50 years
Over 50 years
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3) How would you rate your town as a place for people to live as older adults?

Excellent
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Not Sure
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4) How would you rate your town as a place to attract/keep younger people in their 20s and 30s?

Excellent
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Not Sure
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5) How important is it to you to remain in your town as you age?

Extremely Important
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Very Important
Not at all Important
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6) Thinking about the future, which of the following reasons would likely keep you in your current town as you age? (check all that apply)

Family or friends nearby
My job is here
Rural character
Options for places to live
Natural beauty/open space/recreation
Good schools
Social and community activities
Transportation options
Shopping/restaurants/amenities
Access to healthcare and other services
Other
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7) What if anything concerns you most about growing into older adulthood in your community? (check all that apply)

Finding a job nearby
Having transportation options once I stop driving
Finding the right place to live
Having family or friends nearby
Having medical services nearby
Availability of in-home support services
Cost of in-home support services
Having recreational and social opportunities
I have no concerns about aging in my community
Other
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8) Regarding the concerns you noted in the previous question, what changes would help?

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