2012 AARP LIVABLE COMMUNITIES SURVEY OF SOUTHERN OREGON REGISTERED VOTERS AGES 50+

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1 2012 AARP LIVABLE COMMUNITIES SURVEY OF SOUTHERN OREGON REGISTERED VOTERS AGES 50+ Jackson County Results (weighted n = 978) YOUR COMMUNITY 1. What is the name of the community in which you live? 31% Ashland 23% Central Point <0.5% Grants Pass <0.5% Illinois Valley 32% Medford 13% Another Community in Jackson County - Another Community in Josephine County 2. How long have you lived in this community? 15% 1 5 years 17% 6 10 years 25% years 42% 21 + years 3. How long have you lived in Jackson/Josephine county? - < 1 year 10% 1 5 years 12% 6 10 years 23% years 54% 21 + years 2012 AARP Livable Communities Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Ages 50+ in Jackson and Josephine Counties 1

2 4. Thinking about the next 10 years, how likely is it that you will Extremely likely Very likely likely too likely at all likely sure Move to a different home in Jackson/Josephine County... 8% 8% 15% 24% 35% 5% 5% Move to a different home outside of Jackson/Josephine County... 3% 5% 11% 20% 45% 7% 10% 5. How would you rate your community as a place for people to live as they age? 33% Excellent 40% Very good 19% Good 6% Fair 1% Poor 1% sure 6. How is it for you to a. b. Extremely Very too at all sure Remain in your community as you age... 26% 36% 24% 8% 2% 2% 2% Remain in your own home as you age... 33% 34% 16% 6% 3% 2% 6% 2012 AARP Livable Communities Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Ages 50+ in Jackson and Josephine Counties 2

3 7. If you were to consider moving in the next 10 years, how strongly do you agree or disagree that the following factors would have an impact on your decision to move? Strongly agree agree disagree Strongly disagree sure applicable a. Looking for a smaller or larger space--my home size does/will not meet my needs... 16% 31% 10% 17% 6% 16% 5% b. Maintaining my current home will be too expensive... 14% 26% 15% 20% 8% 13% 5% c. Fearing for my personal safety or security concerns... 5% 12% 17% 42% 5% 14% 5% d. Looking for a home that will help me live independently as I age... 26% 33% 9% 11% 6% 12% 6% e. Wanting to be closer to family... 21% 26% 12% 13% 5% 17% 5% f. Needing more access to public transportation... 12% 24% 16% 17% 9% 17% 5% g. Wanting to be around more people my age... 5% 22% 24% 20% 8% 15% 6% h. Wanting to be in an area with more activities/events for people my age... 9% 26% 20% 18% 6% 16% 6% i. Finding work for which I am qualified... 9% 13% 10% 21% 5% 37% 6% j. Anticipating my health needs will require that I move to a facility where I can get care... 9% 22% 16% 20% 14% 14% 5% k. Other: Please specify AARP Livable Communities Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Ages 50+ in Jackson and Josephine Counties 3

4 Housing 8. What type of home is your primary residence? 76% Single family home 7% Mobile home 5% Apartment 2% Condominium or co-op 4% Town home or duplex 4% Other 9. Do you own or rent your primary residence? 81% Own 17% Rent 2% 10. Please indicate if the following types of modifications or improvements to your home will need to be made in order for you to stay in your home as you age. Yes sure a. Better cooling or heating... 15% 74% 9% 2% b. Accommodations for easier access into or within your home such as ramps or chairlifts... 23% 54% 21% 2% c. Bathroom modifications such as grab bars, handrails, high toilets or non-slip tile... 36% 48% 14% 3% d. Improved lighting... 15% 74% 7% 4% Structural changes or major repairs such as widening e. doorways, eliminating levels, or installing new plumbing... 12% 69% 17% 2% f. Installing a medical emergency response system that notifies others in case you experience an emergency... 25% 45% 27% 3% g. Adding a bathroom... 4% 89% 4% 3% h. Adding a bedroom... 2% 90% 5% 3% 2012 AARP Livable Communities Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Ages 50+ in Jackson and Josephine Counties 4

5 11. Some cities and states across the country are implementing policies that make homes more useable by all people to the greatest extent possible without adaptation (for example, wider and fully-opening doors/doorways, flat entrances, storage spaces within reach of people of all heights). This concept is known as universal design. How likely are you to support policies such as offering incentives to builders and changes to local codes/zoning restrictions that incorporate Universal Design standards in building new private homes? 19% Extremely likely 25% Very likely 23% likely 14% too likely 10% at all likely 5% sure 4% Transportation 12. Do you usually get around for things like shopping, visiting the doctor, running errands, or going to other places in the following ways? Yes a. Drive... 93% 4% 3% b. Get a ride with family or friends... 25% 54% 21% c. Walk... 43% 38% 19% d. Ride a bike... 17% 62% 22% e. Use public transportation... 7% 70% 24% f. Take a taxi/cab... 4% 72% 24% g. Use a special transportation service, such as one for seniors or persons with disabilities... 5% 70% 26% h. Other: (Please specify): 3% - (32 Recorded Responses) 3.3% 0% 96.7% 13. Do you miss out on activities, events or appointments because of a lack of reliable transportation? 5% Yes 94% 1% sure 2012 AARP Livable Communities Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Ages 50+ in Jackson and Josephine Counties 5

6 14. When you think about your community, how strongly would you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? (If the feature does not exist in your community, please check applicable ). Strongly agree agree disagree Strongly disagree sure applicable a. Reliable public transportation is available... 25% 41% 11% 7% 6% 9% 2% b. Public transportation is convenient and accessible for all... 15% 34% 19% 14% 9% 8% 2% c. Public transportation is affordable... 23% 37% 8% 3% 18% 8% 4% d. Driver education/refresher courses available... 21% 23% 3% 1% 39% 11% 3% e. Public parking is sufficient and convenient (lots, spaces, areas, metered-time)... 23% 42% 17% 7% 5% 5% 2% f. Public parking is affordable... 31% 38% 8% 3% 9% 9% 2% g. Multi-use trails are convenient (bike, running, walking)... 35% 40% 6% 3% 8% 5% 2% 15. Some cities and states across the country are implementing policies to ensure roads will be designed for all users, not only drivers, but also pedestrians, bicycle riders, and those using public transportation. How likely are you to support such a policy in your community? 32% Extremely likely 28% Very likely 23% likely 9% too likely 4% at all likely 2% sure 2012 AARP Livable Communities Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Ages 50+ in Jackson and Josephine Counties 6

7 Outdoor Spaces and Buildings 16. When you think about your community, how strongly would you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? (If the feature does not exist in your community, please check applicable ). Strongly agree agree disagree Strongly disagree sure applicable a. There is a sufficient number of public parks... 48% 38% 6% 2% 3% 2% 2% b. The public parks are wellmaintained/clean... 51% 35% 6% 1% 4% 1% 2% c. Public parks have enough seating... 24% 37% 19% 4% 11% 2% 3% d. Accessible clean toilets are available for public use... 21% 38% 17% 5% 14% 3% 2% There are enough e. sidewalks/shoulders safe for pedestrian use... 25% 42% 18% 6% 5% 2% 2% Sidewalks are accessible for f. wheelchair/mobility assistive devices... 23% 40% 13% 4% 15% 3% 3% g. Sidewalks are in good repair... 22% 46% 17% 4% 6% 2% 3% h. Public buildings and facilities are accessible... 35% 47% 3% 1% 10% 2% 3% i. Public buildings are wellmaintained/clean... 39% 45% 3% <0.5% 8% 2% 3% j. Streets are adequately lit at night... 22% 45% 17% 6% 6% 2% 2% k. Streets/roads are well-maintained. 24% 48% 18% 5% 2% 1% 3% l. Crosswalks allow for adequate cross time... 29% 44% 13% 4% 6% 3% 3% m. Traffic signs are easy to read... 37% 50% 7% 1% 1% 1% 3% n. Roadways are free of obstructions that block drivers vision... 20% 49% 20% 5% 2% 1% 3% Pedestrian crossings have o. audio/visual cues for hearing /visually disabled... 12% 17% 20% 13% 25% 9% 4% p. Drivers yield to pedestrians crossing the street... 25% 45% 17% 6% 3% 1% 3% q. Speed limits are enforced... 27% 46% 15% 5% 4% 1% 2% 2012 AARP Livable Communities Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Ages 50+ in Jackson and Josephine Counties 7

8 Communication and Information 17. Do you or anyone living in your household? Yes a. Have a working cell phone... 89% 10% 1% b. Have a smart phone... 35% 59% 6% c. Have a land line... 75% 23% 2% Have a computer with Internet access (wireless, d. dial-up/modem, or cable)... 86% 12% 2% 18. Do you know where to call if you or a friend needed information about services for older adults (e.g. caregiving services, medical transport, Meals-on-Wheels, home repair, social activities for 50+ etc.)? 67% Yes 31% 19. How helpful do you find each of the following sources for news and information in your local community? Extremely helpful Very helpful helpful very helpful helpful at all a. Daily newspaper... 20% 32% 28% 10% 6% 5% b. Online news source... 13% 26% 32% 10% 9% 10% c. Local city/county newspaper (weekly/monthly)... 10% 23% 32% 12% 12% 12% d. Weekly Shopper News... 6% 16% 28% 20% 17% 14% e. Local TV affiliates... 16% 34% 28% 10% 6% 7% f. Public television station... 19% 28% 27% 12% 7% 7% g. Local radio stations... 14% 31% 28% 12% 7% 8% h. Newspaper targeting older adults... 3% 10% 27% 21% 20% 18% i. Community organization newsletter, such as from a church, civic group, neighborhood association... 7% 17% 28% 18% 17% 13% 2012 AARP Livable Communities Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Ages 50+ in Jackson and Josephine Counties 8

9 Civic Participation and Employment 20. Which of the following best describes your current employment status? 5% Self-employed full-time 6% Self-employed part-time 21% Employed full-time 8% Employed part-time 49% Retired, not working at all 4% Unemployed but looking for work 4% in labor force for other reasons 3% 21. In the last 5 years, since vember 2007, have you or has anyone you know faced age discrimination in the workplace such as refusal to hire, reduced compensation, or limitations by an employer? [CHECK ONLY ONE]. 4% Yes, myself and someone I know 4% Yes, myself 10% Yes, someone I know 66% 15% sure 2% 22. Have you been involved with your community in the last 2 years, that is, since October 2010, in the following ways? Yes a. Phoned, wrote, ed or met a public official... 41% 55% 3% b. Contributed money to a candidate or political party... 37% 61% 3% c. Participated in a political event or town meeting... 27% 71% 3% d. Volunteered with a group working to influence local, state, or national government... 18% 80% 3% e. Voted in a State or local election... 94% 4% 1% f. Donated my time to a local cause/organization... 52% 46% 3% g. Donated my time to help a neighbor/friend in need... 78% 20% 3% h. Volunteered with my church, temple or other place of worship... 27% 69% 4% i. Wrote a letter/ to a newspaper or called a radio/tv show to make your views known on an issue... 23% 74% 3% j. Used social media (Twitter, Facebook, blogs, etc.) to express my opinions about social, political or community issues... 23% 74% 3% 2012 AARP Livable Communities Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Ages 50+ in Jackson and Josephine Counties 9

10 Social Participation 23. About how frequently do you interact with your neighbors in your community? (This could be by phone, in person, , Skype or via social media like Facebook,) 14% Several times a day 17% About once a day 34% Several times a week 12% Once a week 7% Once every 2 or 3 weeks 3% Once a month 7% Less than monthly 4% Never 2% 24. Where do you typically go for continuing education or self-improvement classes/workshops in your community? (Check ALL that apply) 29% University/Community College 19% Parks and Recreation 16% Faith community 15% Local organizations 10% Community/Adult/Senior center 14% Offerings through my work 20% Online programs 13% Other 35% I do NOT participate in any continuing education/self-improvement classes 2% 2012 AARP Livable Communities Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Ages 50+ in Jackson and Josephine Counties 10

11 Respect and Social Inclusion 25. How strongly do you agree or disagree that older adults are consulted as resources when it comes to decision-making about activities in your community? 14% Strongly agree 39% agree 16% disagree 8% Strongly disagree 22% sure 26. How strongly do you agree or disagree that older adults are visible in the media in your community? 18% Strongly agree 45% agree 16% disagree 5% Strongly disagree 15% sure 27. How strongly do you agree or disagree that older adults are depicted positively in the media in your community? 22% Strongly agree 49% agree 12% disagree 3% Strongly disagree 14% sure 2012 AARP Livable Communities Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Ages 50+ in Jackson and Josephine Counties 11

12 Health and Wellness 28. How is it to you to remain physically active for as long as possible? 77% Extremely 19% Very 2% <0.5% too <0.5% at all <0.5% sure 28. There are American households that experience food insecurity or hunger at times during the year, meaning their access to adequate food on a regular basis is limited by not having enough money and/or other resources to buy food. How concerned are you about hunger in your local community? 20% Extremely concerned 35% Very concerned 32% concerned 7% too concerned 3% at all concerned 2% sure 2% 30. If you or someone you know needed help with hunger, would you turn to the following resources for help? Yes sure a. Friends and family... 76% 5% 10% 9% b. Church, temple or other house of worship... 46% 25% 15% 14% c. Local food bank or food pantry... 80% 4% 9% 7% d. Government agency (i.e. SNAP-formerly food stamps)... 48% 17% 21% 14% e. n-profit organization... 49% 10% 26% 15% f. Senior center... 56% 11% 22% 11% 31. In the last 12 months, that is, since October 2011, did you ever eat less than you felt you should or went hungry because there was not enough money for food? 8% Yes 90% 2% 2012 AARP Livable Communities Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Ages 50+ in Jackson and Josephine Counties 12

13 Community Services/Features 32. How do you think it is to have the following features in your community? Extremely Very very at all a. Well-run parks, community centers, and recreation centers... 53% 34% 10% 1% 1% 2% b. Convenient places for public events and meetings... 43% 41% 13% 1% <0.5% 2% c. Public library... 59% 25% 10% 2% 1% 2% d. A place where older people socialize... 31% 39% 22% 4% 1% 2% e. Wellness programs for people ages 50 and older (i.e. nutrition, fitness, chronic disease management etc.)... 38% 37% 20% 2% 1% 2% f. Dependable public transportation... 46% 38% 11% 2% 1% 2% g. Sidewalks going to where you want to go... 45% 36% 13% 3% 1% 2% h. Safe neighborhoods... 73% 22% 2% <0.5% <0.5% 2% i. Affordable entertainment options, such as theaters and concerts... 35% 36% 21% 4% 2% 2% j. Walking or bike trails within a half mile of your home... 34% 31% 23% 8% 3% 2% k. A grocery store within a half mile of home. 29% 28% 28% 10% 2% 2% l. A drug store within a half mile of your home... 26% 26% 29% 13% 3% 3% m. A variety of services to help you maintain your independence as you age... 39% 38% 17% 2% 1% 3% n. Good job opportunities... 36% 29% 13% 8% 11% 4% o. Accessible public buildings and facilities... 33% 40% 20% 3% 2% 3% p. An adequate supply of affordable housing. 38% 35% 19% 3% 2% 2% q. A variety of housing options for persons with different physical abilities... 38% 38% 18% 2% 2% 2% r. Ways to connect older and younger people in the community... 27% 35% 29% 5% 2% 2% s. Variety of opportunities for volunteering... 27% 40% 24% 5% 2% 3% t. Well-designed and maintained streets... 40% 45% 11% 1% 1% 2% u. Hospitals and clinics in the community... 58% 32% 7% 1% 1% 2% v. Affordable shopping... 46% 39% 12% 1% 1% 2% w. Retail associates that are courteous and accommodating to older shoppers... 46% 36% 13% 2% 1% 2% 2012 AARP Livable Communities Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Ages 50+ in Jackson and Josephine Counties 13

14 33. Does the community where you live have the following features? a. Yes sure Well-run parks, community centers, and recreation centers... 83% 6% 9% 3% b. Convenient places for public events and meetings... 77% 6% 14% 3% c. Public library... 94% 2% 1% 3% d. A place where older people socialize... 74% 4% 20% 2% Wellness programs for people ages 50 and older (i.e. e. nutrition, fitness, chronic disease management etc.)... 52% 7% 39% 3% f. Dependable public transportation... 64% 20% 13% 3% g. Sidewalks going to where you want to go... 65% 22% 10% 4% h. Safe neighborhoods... 77% 8% 11% 4% Affordable entertainment options, such as theaters and i. concerts... 63% 22% 12% 4% j. Walking or bike trails within a half mile of your home... 67% 24% 7% 3% k. A grocery store within a half mile of home... 59% 36% 3% 3% l. A drug store within a half mile of your home... 51% 43% 3% 3% A variety of services to help you maintain your m. independence as you age... 56% 11% 30% 3% n. Good job opportunities... 13% 49% 33% 4% o. Accessible public buildings and facilities... 76% 5% 17% 3% p. An adequate supply of affordable housing... 26% 36% 35% 3% q. A variety of housing options for persons with different physical abilities... 28% 20% 49% 3% r. Ways to connect older and younger people in the community... 31% 16% 50% 3% s. Variety of opportunities for volunteering... 78% 4% 16% 3% t. Well-designed and maintained streets... 70% 17% 9% 4% u. Hospitals and clinics in the community... 87% 7% 3% 2% v. Affordable shopping... 67% 22% 8% 3% Retail associates that are courteous and accommodating w. to older shoppers... 72% 8% 18% 3% 2012 AARP Livable Communities Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Ages 50+ in Jackson and Josephine Counties 14

15 34. To help people remain in their own homes and community as they age, how are the following services in your community? at all Extremely Very very a. Senior/adult community centers... 32% 41% 19% 4% 1% 3% b. Housekeeping services (cleaning or light maintenance services)... 28% 40% 23% 4% 1% 4% c. Congregate meals such as senior lunch programs... 28% 37% 24% 6% 1% 4% d. Meals-on-wheels or home delivered meals... 39% 38% 15% 4% 1% 3% A service that helps low-income or e. older persons with home repairs, like with the roof or windows... 41% 36% 17% 3% 1% 4% f. Visiting nurse such as an RN who comes to your home... 39% 38% 16% 3% 1% 3% Home health aide, personal care g. attendant, or other assistant who helps with personal needs... 39% 37% 17% 3% 2% 3% h. Respite care (getting a break from caregiving duties)... 42% 32% 18% 3% 2% 4% End of life or hospice (medication or i. services provided to relieve symptoms of terminal illness)... 61% 26% 8% 1% 1% 3% Special transportation service like j. one for seniors or persons with disabilities... 49% 38% 9% 1% 1% 3% k. Home health monitoring services... 38% 41% 14% 2% 1% 4% l. Outdoor maintenance services such as cleaning gutters, roof repair, and lawn care... 35% 41% 17% 3% 1% 3% m. Adult day care centers... 30% 39% 22% 4% 2% 4% Variety of care facilities such as n. nursing homes, assisted-living and adult foster homes... 42% 39% 12% 2% 2% 3% 2012 AARP Livable Communities Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Ages 50+ in Jackson and Josephine Counties 15

16 35. Does the community where you live have the following services? Yes sure a. Senior/adult community centers... 83% 3% 12% 2% Housekeeping services (cleaning or light maintenance b. services)... 51% 7% 41% 2% c. Congregate meals such as senior lunch programs... 65% 3% 30% 2% d. Meals-on-wheels or home delivered meals... 75% 3% 19% 3% A service that helps low-income or older persons with e. home repairs, like with the roof or windows... 23% 10% 66% 2% f. Visiting nurse such as an RN who comes to your home 43% 6% 48% 2% Home health aide, personal care attendant, or other g. assistant who helps with personal needs... 51% 5% 42% 2% h. Respite care (getting a break from caregiving duties) 36% 6% 56% 2% i. End of life or hospice (medication or services provided to relieve symptoms of terminal illness)... 75% 3% 20% 2% j. Special transportation service like one for seniors or persons with disabilities... 65% 5% 28% 2% k. Home health monitoring services... 41% 5% 52% 2% Outdoor maintenance services such as cleaning gutters, l. roof repair, and lawn care... 35% 10% 53% 2% m. Adult day care centers... 40% 9% 49% 2% Variety of care facilities such as nursing homes, n. assisted-living and adult foster homes... 83% 4% 11% 2% 2012 AARP Livable Communities Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Ages 50+ in Jackson and Josephine Counties 16

17 About You D1. Are you male or female? 46% Male 54% Female - D2. What is your age as of your last birthday? 33% years 46% years 22% 75 + years - D3. What is your 5-digit ZIP Code? (Write in your ZIP CODE) : D4. What is your current marital status? 62% Married 6% married, living with partner 1% Separated 14% Divorced 11% Widowed 5% Never married D5. Besides you, do you have any of the following people living in your household? Yes a. Child/children under % 81% 11% b. Child/children 18 or older... 9% 78% 12% c. Child/children away at college... 8% 78% 15% Adult relative or friend 18 or older (not including your spouse d. or partner)... 12% 77% 11% 2012 AARP Livable Communities Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Ages 50+ in Jackson and Josephine Counties 17

18 D6. What is your race and/or ethnicity? [CHECK ALL THAT APPLY] 95% White or Caucasian <0.5% Black or African American 3% American Indian or Alaska Native 2% Asian <0.5% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 2% Hispanic, Spanish, or Latino 2% Other: (Specify) D7. What is the highest level of education you have completed? 4% K-12 th grade (no diploma) 13% High school graduate, GED or equivalent 21% Post-high school education/training (no degree) 10% 2-year college degree 17% 4-year college degree 8% Post-graduate study (no degree) 25% Graduate or professional degree(s) D8. Do you consider yourself to be a Democrat, a Republican, an Independent, or something else? 47% Democrat 22% Republican 21% Independent 4% Other 3% sure 3% D9. 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]. 17% Yes, I have a disability 10% Yes, my spouse or partner has a disability 5% Yes, both myself and my spouse or partner have a disability 66%, neither my spouse or partner nor I have a disability 3% 2012 AARP Livable Communities Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Ages 50+ in Jackson and Josephine Counties 18

19 D10. Are you or your spouse currently a member of AARP? 60% Yes 38% 2% D11. What was your annual household income before taxes in 2011? 4% Less than $10,000 10% $10,000 to $19,999 11% $20,000 to $29,999 19% $30,000 to $49,999 19% $50,000 to $74,999 10% $75,000 to $99,999 10% $100,000 to $149,999 5% $150,000 or more 5% sure 7% Thank you very much for completing this survey. Your assistance in providing this information is very much appreciated. Please return your completed survey by December 12, 2012 in the enclosed postage-paid envelope to: AARP State Research 601 E Street, NW Washington, DC To learn more about AARP in Oregon contact the state office at: AARP Livable Communities Survey of Oregon Registered Voters Ages 50+ in Jackson and Josephine Counties 19