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If you needed help for an older family member, who would you contact? |
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Have you heard of any of these Area Agencies on Aging?
(Senior Spectrum, SeniorsPlus, Aroostook Area Agency on Aging,
Eastern Agency on Aging, Southern Maine Area Agency on Aging) |
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Have you or a family member ever contacted an Area Agency on Aging
either for information or services?
Base: based on those who have heard of the Area Agencies on Aging |
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What did you ask about?
Base: based on those who have contacted an Area Agency on Aging
Note: some respondents asked AAAs about multiple topics; chart indicates percentage of
people mentioning a specific topic
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Were you satisfied with the information or service you received
from the Area Agency on Aging you contacted?
Base: based on those who have contacted an Area Agency on Aging
**significant change since last year - 98 survey found 82% satisfied |
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Are you aware that there is a state program to help abused or neglected adults
and older persons as there is for children, called Adult Protective Services?
**significant change since last year - 98 survey found 68% aware
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How many prescription drugs do you take on a regular basis?
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How difficult do you find it to pay for prescription drugs?
Base: based on those who take prescription drugs on a regular basis
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Are you aware that low-income older people can get help paying
their Medicare premiums, co-pays, and deductibles? |
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Are you aware that there is a state program that helps low-income
people pay for their prescriptions? |
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Are you aware that there is a state program that helps low-income
people pay their property taxes? |
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Are you helping to care for an older family member? |
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In a typical week, how many hours does this care take?
Base: based on those who helped to care for an older family member
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If you have a job, how supportive is your employer of your caregiving?
Base: based on those who helped to care for an older family member and have a job
Respondents rated support on a scale of one to five, with five being very supportive.
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If you or a family member needed nursing home care, how would you pay for it?
Note: some respondents mentioned multiple sources; chart indicates percentage of
people mentioning a specific source
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Were you aware that older persons with health problems may be able to
receive care at home instead of entering a nursing home?
**significant change since last year - 98 survey found 81% aware |
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Have you or a family member received or paid for home care services? |
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Do you plan to retire in Maine? |
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