Pelham Senior Needs Assessment Survey

Are you a Pelham resident? The Pelham Council on Aging, which works to support and advocate for the needs of seniors, is seeking your input to help the town in planning to meet the needs of Pelham's seniors with the assistance of the Nashua Regional Planning Commission. Please take a few moments to answer the following survey questions. No information collected through this survey will be used for marketing or commercial purposes. Thank you for your participation!

What is your age? Please select the most appropriate age range below.

75 to 79 years old

29%

70 to 74 years old

23%

65 to 69 years old

14%

85 Years old or older

14%

80 to 84 years old

12%

50 to 64 years old

15 to 24 years old

25 to 34 years old

35 to 49 years old

Closed to responses | 199 Responses

What is your employment status?

Retired

86%

Employed full-time

Semi-retired, work selectively or occasionally

Employed part-time

Unemployed seeking part-time employment

Under-employed or unemployed due to caregiver responsibilities

Unemployed - seeking full-time employment

Closed to responses | 194 Responses

What type of home do you live in?

Single-family home

70%

Senior or age restricted housing

13%

Accessory Dwelling Unit (in-law apartment)

Townhouse condominium

Other

Rental Apartment

Garden style condominium

Closed to responses | 195 Responses

Does your home meet your current and anticipated future needs?

Meets current and anticipated future needs

59%

Meets current needs but will need modification to meet future age-related needs

25%

Meets current needs but will not meet future age-related needs

13%

Not sure/No opinion

Does not meet current needs

Other

Closed to responses | 188 Responses

Please indicate which of the options listed below best describes your family environment.

I live with my spouse or partner

46%

I live alone

35%

I live with my spouse or partner and children or other family members

I am single but live with children or other family members

I live with an unrelated roommate or friend

Other

Closed to responses | 193 Responses

Please describe your level of mobility (your ability to walk and get around).

I can walk easily with no assistance

77%

I use a cane or walker when walking, but need no other assistance

14%

I can walk short distances only without assistance

I can walk, but need assistance with stairs

I use a cane, walker or wheelchair and need additional assistance to get around

Other

I use a wheelchair but need no other assistance

Closed to responses | 189 Responses

How would you rate Pelham as a place for people to live as they age (access to services, ability to get around, etc.)?

Good

46%

Excellent

20%

Fair

20%

Poor

Not sure/other

Very poor

Closed to responses | 188 Responses

What concerns you the most about aging in this community? Please rank the following options with the first option you click on being the issue of greatest concern to you.

Closed to responses | 159 Responses

Do you anticipate that you will have to stop driving in the near future?

63%

Not sure

18%

Yes

14%

I do not currently drive

Closed to responses | 184 Responses

What type of transportation do you typically use to shop, get to appointments, go to work, access social activities, or for other purposes? Check all that apply.

Drive my own personal vehicle

90%

Get a ride with spouse, family or friends

17%

Use Pelham's Senior Bus

Other

Walk

Use another shuttle bus or volunteer driver program

Taxi, Uber or Lyft

Bike

Closed to responses | 183 Responses

Prior to COVID-19, how frequently did you use the following facilities and services that benefit or are available for seniors in Pelham?

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Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, how frequently did you participate in the activities or visit the types of places listed below?

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If you expect to move out of Pelham someday, what are the main reasons that would prompt you to leave the town? Check all that apply.

To obtain the type of housing I expect to need

36%

To live in a warmer climate

32%

To be closer to family

30%

For better transportation options

21%

Other

21%

For better senior/elder services

20%

To access more recreational opportunities

To access more cultural attractions

Closed to responses | 136 Responses

What could Pelham do to better meet the needs of seniors? Check up to five selections.

Increase Senior Bus service to destinations outside of Pelham

43%

Develop more affordable senior housing

36%

Expand the Hobbs Community Center to support additional programming

35%

Expand grocery, pharmacy and shopping options in Pelham

31%

Add more sidewalks and crosswalks

29%

Increase social and recreational programs for seniors

24%

Increase Senior Bus service to destinations within Pelham

23%

Develop assisted living facilities in Pelham

22%

Expand medical facilities and services in Pelham

18%

Improve street lighting

16%

Provide adult day care or respite care

14%

Develop more affordable rental housing

13%

Provide more support for caregivers

12%

Increase outdoor recreation facilities and activities

11%

Make the town's recreational trails more accessible

11%

Expand Health/fitness facilities or gyms in Pelham

10%

Reduce traffic speeds

Other

Make public buildings more handicapped accessible

Closed to responses | 163 Responses

Do you have a home computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone?

Yes

88%

12%

Closed to responses | 172 Responses

If you use a home computer, laptop or tablet, what are the primary reasons you use your device? Check all that apply)

98%

On-line shopping

71%

On-line banking

65%

Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc)

59%

On-line news services

40%

Telehealth appointments

32%

Music

21%

Movies or TV Shows

18%

Other

14%

Work or business

12%

Closed to responses | 153 Responses

If you use an iPhone, Android or other type of smartphone, what are the primary reasons you use your device? Check all
that apply)

To place or receive phone calls

85%

Texting

78%

66%

Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc)

37%

On-line banking

34%

On-line shopping

31%

On-line news services

20%

Telehealth appointments

17%

Spotify, Pandora or other music apps

16%

Audio books or podcasts

13%

Fitness tracking apps such as MapMyWalk or Strava

13%

Other

Uber or Lyft ride hailing services

Closed to responses | 143 Responses

How do you typically find information about community services and events? Select up to five responses.

Word of Mouth

51%

Town of Pelham official website

33%

Network or Cable TV news

33%

Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

31%

Print newsletters or flyers

28%

On-line news sources

24%

Local Access Public TV

23%

eNewsletters

19%

Lowell Sun (print)

16%

Library

16%

Union Leader Newspaper (print)

Eagle Tribune Newspaper (print)

Other websites

Radio

Other

Nashua Telegraph (print)

Closed to responses | 172 Responses

Are you a caregiver for a senior family member or friend (not your occupation or job)?

81%

Yes, part of the time

Not currently, but I expect to be within the next 10 years

Yes, full-time

Other

Closed to responses | 171 Responses

If you are currently a caregiver for a senior family member or friend, do you receive compensation from any of the following sources? Check all that apply.

I do not receive any compensation

80%

Other

16%

Paid by person receiving service

Receive room and board or other in-kind compensation

Paid by insurance

Closed to responses | 44 Responses

If you are a caregiver for a senior, does your service impact you in any of the following ways? Check all that apply

Other

52%

Significantly limit social or recreational activities

35%

Adversely impact your social/emotional wellbeing

22%

Prevent you from obtaining full or part-time employment

Adversely impact your physical health

Adversely impact your financial health

Closed to responses | 23 Responses

Do you have any additional thoughts that you would like to share?

Closed for Comments

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Pelham Senior Needs Assessment Survey

Pelham Senior Needs Assessment Survey

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What is your age? Please select the most appropriate age range below.

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What is your employment status?

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What type of home do you live in?

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Does your home meet your current and anticipated future needs?

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Please indicate which of the options listed below best describes your family environment.

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Please describe your level of mobility (your ability to walk and get around).

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How would you rate Pelham as a place for people to live as they age (access to services, ability to get around, etc.)?

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What concerns you the most about aging in this community? Please rank the following options with the first option you click on being the issue of greatest concern to you.

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Do you anticipate that you will have to stop driving in the near future?

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What type of transportation do you typically use to shop, get to appointments, go to work, access social activities, or for other purposes? Check all that apply.

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Prior to COVID-19, how frequently did you use the following facilities and services that benefit or are available for seniors in Pelham?

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Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, how frequently did you participate in the activities or visit the types of places listed below?

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If you expect to move out of Pelham someday, what are the main reasons that would prompt you to leave the town? Check all that apply.

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What could Pelham do to better meet the needs of seniors? Check up to five selections.

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Do you have a home computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone?

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If you use a home computer, laptop or tablet, what are the primary reasons you use your device? Check all that apply)

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If you use an iPhone, Android or other type of smartphone, what are the primary reasons you use your device? Check allthat apply)

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How do you typically find information about community services and events? Select up to five responses.

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Are you a caregiver for a senior family member or friend (not your occupation or job)?

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If you are currently a caregiver for a senior family member or friend, do you receive compensation from any of the following sources? Check all that apply.

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If you are a caregiver for a senior, does your service impact you in any of the following ways? Check all that apply

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Do you have any additional thoughts that you would like to share?

If you use an iPhone, Android or other type of smartphone, what are the primary reasons you use your device? Check all
that apply)