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Maintaining Independence and Quality of Life: A Livable Community Survey in Murfreesboro Tennessee

March 2012

Maintaining Independence and Quality of Life:

A Livable Community Survey in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Report Prepared by Aisha Bonner

Copyright © 2012 AARP Research and Strategic Analysis

601 E Street NW Washington, DC 20049

http://www.aarp.org/research/ Reprinting with Permission

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The views expressed herein are for information, debate, and discussion, and do not necessarily represent official policies of AARP.

Acknowledgements Stacey Courington and Stacy Pennington from AARP Tennessee State office and AARP Research and Strategic Analysis contributed to the design and implementation of the study. Thanks go to Rachelle Cummins, Darlene Matthews, Erin Pinkus, Cassandra Cantave, Cheryl Barnes and Joanne Binette, AARP Research and Strategic Analysis. Aisha Bonner managed the project and wrote the report. Thanks also are extended to Michael Schuster, Office of General Counsel, for his review of the report. Thanks also go to the staff at RDD, who tabulated the survey results. For more information about the report, contact Aisha Bonner at (202) 434-3531.

Table of Contents Executive Summary ........................................................................................................ 1

Detailed Findings ............................................................................................................ 3

Satisfaction with Community .......................................................................................... 3

Top Community Features and Services ......................................................................... 3

Gaps in Community Features and Services ................................................................... 7

Community Streets and Transportation .......................................................................... 9

Your Home..................................................................................................................... 13

Your Time ...................................................................................................................... 15

Your Family .................................................................................................................... 18

Respondent Demographics ........................................................................................... 21

Methodology ................................................................................................................... 22

Annotated Survey ........................................................................................................... 23

Annotated Survey by Zip Code ...................................................................................... 39

Maintaining Independence and Quality of Life: A Livable Community Survey in Murfreesboro, Tennessee 1

Executive Summary AARP defines a livable community as one that allows people to maintain their independence and quality of life as they age and retire. Specific aspects of a livable community include adequate mobility options; supportive community features and services that allow residents to maintain their independence and enjoy an engaging civic and social life; and affordable and appropriate housing.1 In an effort to better understand what people age 50 and older need to continue to age in their communities, AARP Tennessee commissioned a mail survey of 50+ residents in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. A sample of 1,500 residents was drawn from a nationwide sampling database (SSI) which contains a list of individuals ages 40+ in the United States. This database appears to accurately represent the older U.S. population when compared against Census data and the AARP Member Database. The survey was fielded from November 17th through December 12th, 2011. This report describes the findings from the sample of 1,500 Murfreesboro 50+ residents. Exactly 527 surveys were returned for a response rate of 35 percent and a margin of error of +/- 4.2 percent. The weighted number of respondents is 517. See page 22 for a full description of the survey methodology. The key survey findings show:

Murfreesboro residents age 50 and older regard their community as a good

place for older people to live, and they want to remain in their community as they age. Sixty-seven percent say their community is an excellent or very good place for older people to live. Sixty-eight percent say it is important for them to stay in their community for as long as possible, and more than 80 percent believe it is important to stay in their own home for as long as possible.

Murfreesboro residents age 50 and older want to live in communities that are

safe, easy to get around and have the services they need. Ninety-seven percent say having safe neighborhoods is an extremely or very important feature in their community. Ninety percent say having well-designed and maintained streets are important. Similarly, 85 percent say it is extremely or very important to have a community that has services to help people maintain their independence.

Murfreesboro residents age 50 and older want to live in a community where services such as home health aides or visiting nurses, home repair, and transportation are readily available. Eighty-one percent say having home health aides or visiting nurses is extremely or very important. Over seventy percent say transportation services such as one way, round trip or multi-stop rides and home repair services for low-income or older persons are important to have in their community.

1 AARP Public Policy, 2005. Livable Communities: An Evaluation Guide. AARP, Washington, DC.


Murfreesboro residents age 50 and older say they would turn to family or friends when they need to get information on community services. Eighty-eight percent would seek out information on available community services from their family members or friends. Seventy-four percent would turn to their doctor or other health care professional, and 72 percent would look for information in the phone book.

Gaps in neighborhood features and services were identified by comparing the features and services that Murfreesboro residents age 50 and older rated as important and those that they say exist in their community.

o The top gaps in neighborhood features are sidewalks, dependable public transportation, a wide variety of services to help people maintain their independence, and walking or bike trails within a half mile of your home.

o The top gaps in neighborhood services are a service that help low-income or older persons with home repairs and respite care.

Murfreesboro residents age 50 and older most often drive themselves to get

around their community and are less likely to use public transportation. Ninety-five percent drive themselves in order to get around their community. Although 51 percent say public transportation is available in their community, 61 percent have not used it in the past six months. Sixty-three percent say they are very or extremely likely to use public transportation if it were affordable and accessible.

Murfreesboro residents age 50 and older do not think the streets in their community are safe for bicyclists and pedestrians. Thirty-four percent are only somewhat satisfied with the safety of their streets, and 28 percent are not very or not at all satisfied. More than half say they cannot safely walk from their home to the doctor’s office, parks, grocery stores or pharmacies.

Murfreesboro resident’s age 50 and older support making the streets safer

for pedestrians and bicyclists. Sixty-three percent say they would be extremely or very likely to walk or ride a bike if the streets were safe, 63 percent also say they would be extremely or very likely to support policies to make the streets safe for all users including walkers, bicyclists, and public transportation users.

Murfreesboro residents age 50 and older want to get discounts to local area

activities. About two-thirds or more respondents age 50-64 and four in ten respondents age 75+ (50-59: 81%; 60-74:64%; 75+: 42%) are interested in receiving discounts to live music events. Fewer respondents (50-59: 57%; 60-74:50%; 75+: 42%) would use discounts to Oakland’s Historic House Museum.


DETAILED FINDINGS

Satisfaction with Community Murfreesboro residents age 50 and older are long-time residents of their communities, want to remain there, and think it is a good place for older people to live. Murfreesboro residents age 50 and older have deep roots in their community. More than one-third (37%) have lived in their community for over 20 years. Nearly one-third (31%) have lived in Murfreesboro between 11 and 20 years, and more than a quarter (30%) have lived here between one and 10 years. Murfreesboro 50+ residents want to continue to live in their own homes and communities for as long they can. More than eight in ten say it is extremely or very important to stay in their current homes for as long as possible, and two-thirds of Murfreesboro 50+ residents say it is extremely or very important for them to remain in their community for as long as possible. In thinking about their future needs, nine in ten Murfreesboro 50+ residents say their community is an excellent, very good, or good place for older people to live. Importance of Staying in Your Own Home

and Community (N=517)

Rating as a Place for Older People to Live

(N=517)

Top Community Features and Services Murfreesboro 50+ residents were given a list of neighborhood features and services and then asked to rate how important it is to have each of these features and services in their community.

3%

5%

23%

32%

36%

3%

5%

11%

25%

56%

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

Not at all important

Not very important

Somewhat important

Very important

Extremely important

Home Community

2%

6%

25%

41%

26%

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

Poor

Fair

Good

Very good

Excellent


Murfreesboro residents age 50 and older want to live in communities that have safe neighborhoods, well-designed and maintained streets, and services that will help them remain in their community as they age. Seven out of the 15 neighborhood features asked about on the survey were rated extremely or very important by at least seven in ten respondents. Nearly all (97%) say it is extremely or very important to have safe neighborhoods. About nine in ten say having well-designed and maintained streets and having services that help people maintain their independence as they grow older are extremely or very important. More than three in four say having well-run parks, community and recreation centers, and having a variety of housing options for people with different physical abilities are extremely or very important.

Neighborhood Features of Importance to Murfreesboro 50+ Residents (N=517)

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35%

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41%

47%

16%

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

Volunteer opportunities

Entertainment

Convenient places for public events

Walking or biking trails within a half mile of your home

A drug store within a half mile of your home

Dependable public transportation

A grocery store within a half mile of your home

Accessible public buildings and facilities

Well-run parks, community and recreation centers

Sidewalks

An adequate supply of affordable housing

A variety of housing options for persons with different physical abilities

Services to help people maintain independence

Well-designed and maintained streets

Safe neighborhoods

Extremely important Very important


Murfreesboro residents age 50 and older want to live in communities that have services like home health aides or visiting nurses, home repair, and transportation. Seven in ten say it is extremely or very important to have home health aides or visiting nurses, home repair services for low-income or older persons, transportation, and seasonal work services like lawn care and snow removal. Two-thirds say having senior centers is extremely or very important. About three in five say it is extremely or very important to have housekeeping services and meals on wheels. More than two-thirds say it is extremely or very important to have seasonal work like lawn work or snow removal or senior lunch programs in the community.

Neighborhood Services of Importance to Murfreesboro 50+ Residents

(N=517)

25%

28%

23%

26%

29%

30%

35%

36%

40%

38%

38%

44%

43%

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Congregate meals like senior lunch programs

Respite care

Housekeeping services

Senior Centers

Seasonal work like lawn work or snow removal

Meals on Wheels

Transportation services

Home repair services for low-income or older persons

Home health aide or visiting nurse

Extremely important Very important


Murfreesboro residents age 50 and older would first turn to family or friends if they needed information on how to access services in their community. Murfreesboro residents age 50+ were given a list of possible information sources and asked where they would turn for information on accessing the neighborhood services listed in the graph on page 5. Over four in five Murfreesboro 50+ residents say they would ask family or friends if they needed information on how to access services available in their community, while seven in ten say they would turn to their doctor or other health care professional. More than two-thirds would use the phone book, their church, or the internet to find information on these services and over six in ten would turn to their local senior center for information.

Information Sources for Community Services*

(N=517)

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

53%

61%

67%

68%

72%

74%

88%

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

Area Agency on Aging and Disability

Senior Center

Internet

Church

Phone book

Your doctor or other health professional

Family members or friends


Gaps in Community Features and Services

After survey respondents were asked how important the prior neighborhood features and services were they were asked if these features and services existed in their community. Pairing these questions allows us to look at “gaps” between the importance of a feature or service and its existence in their community. To compare these questions, respondents who said a feature or service is extremely, very, or somewhat important were aggregated and then compared to respondents who said whether or not a feature or service existed in their neighborhood. Survey respondents who said they were not sure if a feature or service was in their neighborhood were removed from this analysis. The biggest gaps identified in features between what is important and what exists in communities of Murfreesboro 50+ residents are sidewalks going where you want to go and dependable public transportation. Other large gaps identified are having a wide variety of services to help people maintain their independence, a variety of housing options for persons with different physical abilities, and walking or bike trails within a half mile of your home.

Gap Analysis of Which Features are Important Versus Which Ones Exist Features in the Community

(n=varies, based on awareness of feature or service)

Gap Extremely, Very, or

Somewhat Important

Yes, Characteristic

or Feature Exists

Sidewalks going to where you want to go (n=488) -46.9% 89.3% 42.4% Dependable public transportation (n=422) -37.7% 89.8% 52.1% A variety of housing options for persons with different physical abilities (n=303)

-37.4% 94.8% 57.4%

Walking or bike trails within a half mile of your home (n=492)

-34.9% 85.5% 50.6%

Wide variety of services to help you maintain your independence (n=383)

-34.1% 97.8% 63.7%

A drug store within a half mile of your home (n=509)

-31.3% 87.6% 56.3%

A grocery store within a half mile of your home (n=512)

-30.4% 87.8% 57.4%

Adequate supply of affordable housing (n=386) -26.7% 93.5% 66.8% Well-designed and maintained streets (n=482) -23.0% 98.1% 75.1% Entertainment, such as theaters and concerts (n=475)

-19.8% 87.3% 67.5%

Accessible public buildings and facilities (n=450) -18.8% 93.9% 75.1% Convenient places for public events and meetings (n=451)

-14.4% 91.8% 77.4%

Well run parks, community centers, and recreation centers (n=483)

-12.2% 95.2% 83.0%

Safe neighborhoods (n=460) -11.2% 99.0% 87.8% Opportunities for volunteering (n=411) -7.8% 91.7% 83.9%


There is some uncertainty in terms of respondents’ awareness of whether some of the neighborhood features with the largest gaps are available in their community. Over a third says they are “not sure” if a variety of housing options for persons with different physical abilities (38%) exists, while nearly three in ten are “not sure” if a wide variety of services to help people maintain their independence (25%) is present in their community. About one in five (17%) say they are “not sure” if dependable public transportation is available in their community. The biggest gap identified in services between what is important and what exists in communities of Murfreesboro 50+ residents is a service that helps low-income or older persons with home repairs like roofing or windows. Other large gaps identified are having respite care for caregivers, seasonal yard work and housekeeping services.

Gap Analysis of Which Services are Important Versus Which Ones Exist

Services in the Community

(n=varies, based on awareness of feature or service)

Gap Extremely, Very, or

Somewhat Important

Yes, Characteristic

or Feature Exists

A service that helps low-income or older persons with home repairs, like with the roof or windows (n=314)

-64.6% 95.8% 31.2%

Respite care (getting a break from caregiving duties (n=222)

-33.4% 92.9% 59.5%

Seasonal work such as lawn work or snow removal (n=264)

-27.3% 95.1% 67.8%

Transportation services such as one way, round trip or multi-stop rides (n=339)

-25.0% 91.6% 66.6%

Housekeeping services (cleaning or light maintenance services (n=3220)

-22.4% 92.0% 69.6%

Congregate meals such as senior lunch programs (n=326)

-18.0% 89.7% 71.7%

Senior Centers (n=463) -14.8% 93.4% 78.6% Home health aide or visiting nurse (n=358) -12.1% 96.1% 84.0% Meals on Wheels or home delivered meals (n=382) -9.1% 91.8% 82.7% Uncertainty also existed in terms of respondents’ awareness of whether the neighborhood services with the largest gaps are available in their community. The list below shows the percent of respondents who are unsure if the service exists in their community:

• A service that helps low-income or older persons with home repairs (59%) • Respite care for caregivers (55%) • Seasonal yard work (47%) • Housekeeping services (37%)


Community Streets and Transportation Murfreesboro residents age 50 and older drive themselves to get to where they want to go and few prefer to use public transportation. Most Murfreesboro 50+ residents drive themselves in order to get around their community. Fewer than a quarter of residents (23%) get a ride from family or friends. Nearly two in ten walk and seven percent ride a bike. Fewer take a taxi, use public transportation, or special transportation like one for seniors or persons with disabilities.

Transportation Modes of Murfreesboro 50+ Residents* (N=517)

*Graph shows respondents who checked “yes” under each mode of transportation. Most Murfreesboro 50+ residents say the never (79%) or rarely (15%) miss activities because they do not have transportation. However, five percent say they sometimes (3%), frequently (1%), or always (1%) miss activities due to a lack of transportation, which is the equivalent of about 1,987 Murfreesboro 50+ residents.

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3%

7%

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23%

95%

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

Public transportation

Special transportation services

Taxi

Ride a bike

Walk

Ride with family or friends

Drive


Half (51%) of Murfreesboro 50+ residents say that public transportation, excluding taxi service, is available in their community; however, over six in ten (61%) of these respondents say they have not used this type of transportation in the last six months. More than a quarter (30%) of Murfreesboro 50+ residents say public transportation is not available in their community. About one in eight (13%) are not sure whether public transportation exists in their community and six percent did not respond to the question. All Murfreesboro survey respondents were asked how likely they would be to use public transportation in their community if it were affordable and easily accessible. Nearly two-thirds say they are very or extremely likely to use public transportation if it was affordable and easily accessible in their community. On the other hand, about one in ten say they are not very or not at all likely to use it and one-quarter say they are somewhat likely to use it.

Likelihood of Using Public Transportation in Your Community if Affordable and Easily Accessible

(N=517)

Respondents who say they are extremely or very likely to use public transportation tend to be younger and working.

Likelihood of Using Public Transportation in Your Community if Affordable and Easily Accessible by Age and Employment Status

Age Employment Status 50-59

(n=133) 60-74 (n=103)

75+ (n=249)

Working (n=199)

Not Working (n=291)

Extremely/Very likely to use 25% 13% 20% 22% 18% Not very/Not at all likely to use 50% 70% 56% 53% 60%

3%

8%

26%

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24%

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

Not at all likely

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Somewhat likely

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Murfreesboro residents age 50 and older are not very satisfied with the safety of the streets in their community for pedestrians and bicyclists. The majority of Murfreesboro 50+ residents indicate that they are only somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied or not at all satisfied (62%) with the safety of the streets in their community for pedestrians and bicyclists. However, more than a third says they are extremely or very satisfied with the safety of their streets.

Satisfaction with the Safety of Community Streets for Pedestrians and Bicyclists (N=517)

Younger respondents tend to be more satisfied (somewhat, very/extremely satisfied) with the safety of community streets than older respondents (50-64: 72% versus 75+: 69%).

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Not very satisfied

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Very satisfied

Extremely satisfied


Most Murfreesboro 50+ residents say they cannot safely walk from their home to various places of necessity. In a “walkable community,” it is possible to “get around” without the use of a car, regardless of your age or physical ability. Walkable communities are designed for the flow of people, not cars. Murfreesboro 50+ residents were asked if they could safely walk from their home to various places of necessity. Most say they cannot walk safely from their home to any of the places asked about in the survey. Eight in ten of all respondents say they cannot walk safely from their home to the doctor’s office. Over two in three of all respondents say they cannot walk safely from their home to a park or recreation area, and over half cannot safely walk to the grocery store or pharmacy. Seventy-four percent of respondents who are employed say they cannot walk safely from their home to their place of work.

Ability to Walk Safely to These Places from Murfreesboro 50+ Resident’s Homes* (N=517)

*Analyzed only for those respondents who are currently employed.

57%

60%

69%

82%

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29%

20%

6%

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

Grocery store

Pharmacy

Park or recreation area

Doctor's office

No Yes


Nearly two-thirds (63%) of Murfreesboro 50+ residents are extremely or very likely to walk or ride a bike to get where they need to go if the streets in their community were safe for pedestrians and bicyclists. About a quarter are somewhat likely to walk or ride a bike and one in ten are not very or not at all likely to do this. Murfreesboro 50+ residents are very likely to walk or ride a bike if the streets are made safe, not surprisingly six in ten say they would be extremely or very likely to support a policy that would ensure streets in their community would be made safe for all users including walkers, bicyclists, and public transportation users. Likelihood of Walking or Biking if Community

Streets Were Safe (N=517)

Likelihood of Supporting a Policy to Ensure that Roads Are Designed for All Users

(N=517)

Your Home Murfreesboro residents age 50 and older want to stay in their own homes as they age and many say their home needs modifications to enable them to do so. Nine in ten (91%) of Murfreesboro 50+ residents own their homes while nearly one in ten (9%) rent. The majority of residents live in a single family home (88%) and less than five percent (3%) live in an apartment. Around the same number live in a condominium (4%), town home (3%), or mobile home (1%). More than nine in ten say it is extremely (56%), very (25%), or somewhat important (11%) for them to remain in their own homes for as long as possible, and two in ten (21%) say their home needs repairs and/or modifications to enable them to stay there as they age.

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Extremely likely

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The top home modification needed among all Murfreesboro respondents, regardless of age, is remodeling a bathroom. Other high ranking modifications needed are installing a medical response system and structural changes. The next most needed home modification for younger respondents is better cooling in the summer and for older respondents it is adding a ramp, chairlift, or elevator.

Types of Home Modifications Needed by Murfreesboro 50+ Residents by Age* (N=517)

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

2%

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6%

14%

8%

1%

9%

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27%

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Adding a bathroom on the first floor

Adding a bedroom on the first floor

Better heating in the Winter

Adding a ramp, chairlift, or elevator

Better lighting

Better cooling in the Summer

Structural changes like a new roof or plumbing

Installing a medical emergency response system

Remodeling a bathroom

50-59 60-74 75+


Your Time Murfreesboro residents age 50 and older are interested in receiving discounts for activities and events in or near their community. The top discounts Murfreesboro 50+ residents would use, regardless of age, are discounts to live music and the Oakland Historic House Museum. About half of younger respondents would use discounts to the Tennessee Titans (football) and Nashville Sands (baseball) and about one in five older respondents say they would also use discounts to these activities. However, it is important to note that younger respondents are more interested in using the discounts for all of the activities asked about in the survey than older respondents.

Preferences for Discounts on Local Activities or Events by Age* (N=517)

*Graph shows respondents who checked “yes” under each activity or event.

25%

19%

26%

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23%

42%

27%

35%

45%

50%

38%

64%

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47%

54%

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81%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

Old Fort Golf Club

Nashville Sounds (Baseball)

The Theatre at Patterson Park

Oakland's Historic House Museum

Tennessee Titans (Football)

Live Music

50-59 60-74 75+


Murfreesboro residents age 50 and older are active Internet users and are most interested in email and online shopping and banking. Nearly eight in ten (79%) Murfreesboro 50+ residents have accessed the Internet or sent or received email in the last 12 months. The most frequent Internet activity among these respondents, regardless of age, was sending and receiving email. The next most frequent Internet activity among both younger and older respondents was online shopping and seeking out information on community events or news. It is important to note that younger respondents are three times as likely to use the Internet to make online travel reservations compared to older respondents. It is also noteworthy that while more than half (59%) of younger respondents used social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter, only one in seven of the oldest respondents used these sites.

Internet Activities Among Murfreesboro 50+ Residents by Age* (N=517)

*Graph shows respondents who checked “yes” under each activity. One in five (20%) Murfreesboro 50+ residents visited AARP’s websites like aarp.org or aarpmagazine.org while three-quarters (75%) did not. There were no significant differences between younger and older respondents.

15%

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Facebook or Twitter

Online banking

Online travel reservations

Online shopping

Seek information on community events or news

Send and receive email

50-59 60-74 75+


Murfreesboro residents age 50 and older find their local network TV affiliates to be the most helpful source for news and information in their community. Seven in ten Murfreesboro 50+ residents find local network TV affiliates to be extremely or very helpful for news and information in their community. Half find the Daily News Journal newspaper extremely or very helpful for local news and events, and two in five find WNPT public television to be extremely or very helpful. Very few respondents find the local popular radio (WFFH) helpful for local news and events.

Helpfulness of Local News and Information Sources

(N=517)

Younger respondents are more likely than older respondents to find other local radio stations to be a more helpful news (extremely/very/somewhat helpful) and information source in their local community (50-74: 43% versus 75+: 26%).

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13%

17%

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WFFH 94.1/WBUZ 102.9 FM radio

Other local radio stations

WTML 91.5 FM public radio

Murfreesboro Post

WNPT public television

Daily News Journal

Local network TV affiliates

Extremely/very helpful Somewhat helpful Not very/not at all helpful Not sure/no answer


Your Family Many Murfreesboro residents age 50 and older are caregivers and many, including those who are not currently caregivers, would find information on available caregiver community resources helpful. A caregiver can be anyone who provides unpaid care for a relative, friend, spouse, companion, or partner 18 years or older who is ill, frail, elderly, or has a physical, mental, or emotional disability. Unpaid care may include assisting with personal needs, household chores, meals, shopping, transportation, financial or medical management, arranging for outside services, or a variety of other tasks. The person you provide care for may live with you or someone else. Almost three in ten (28%) Murfreesboro 50+ residents are current or past caregivers. Caregivers tend to be, younger, college educated, employed, and separated. Nearly seven in ten (69%) say they are not or have not provided this type of care.


All survey respondents were asked how helpful they would find a variety of caregiver support services if they are currently a caregiver, have been a caregiver in the past or were to become a caregiver in the future. The most helpful type of support for Murfreesboro 50+ residents would be information about available resources for caregivers in their community. Other types of support these residents would also find extremely or very helpful would be assistance with completing government forms and applications, finding accurate medical information, and providing transportation as well as short breaks from caregiving tasks. It is important to note that respite care for caregivers was the second largest gap in community services identified by Murfreesboro 50+ residents.

Helpfulness of Caregiver Resources (N=517)

Both current/past caregivers and respondents who have not been caregivers find information on available resources for caregivers in their community to be helpful (extremely/very/somewhat helpful) (current or past caregivers: 87% versus not a caregiver 85%).

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21%

19%

18%

18%

19%

17%

15%

14%

15%

13%

13%

12%

12%

11%

11%

12%

11%

10%

10%

11%

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

Caregiver support group

Spiritual support and guidance

Help with understanding medical bills

Short breaks from caregiving tasks

Assistance with providing transportation

Assistance with finding accurate medical information

Assistance with completing government forms

Information about caregiver resources in community



Most Murfreesboro residents age 50 and older are grandparents and are interested in finding out more information on fun things to do with grandchildren. Nearly six in ten (59%) Murfreesboro 50+ residents have grandchildren, great grandchildren, or step grandchildren. Grandparents tend to be female, age 65 or older, retired, have some college education or less, and incomes of $74,999 or less. Nearly two in ten (18%) of these grandparents helps with the day-to-day responsibilities of caring for their grandchildren. Three in ten (33%) Murfreesboro 50+ residents do not have grandchildren, great grandchildren, or step grandchildren. All survey respondents were asked how helpful they would find a variety of grandparenting resources if they are currently a grandparent or were to become a grandparent in the future. The most helpful type of grandparenting resource for Murfreesboro 50+ residents would be information on fun things to do with grandchildren. Many would also find information on how to talk with grandchildren about issues in their lives, legal rights for grandparents, and financial resources for those raising grandchildren extremely or very helpful.

Helpfulness of Grandparenting Resources (N=517)

28%

32%

33%

35%

38%

49%

54%

63%

20%

25%

22%

23%

23%

23%

22%

19%

42%

34%

37%

32%

29%

20%

16%

10%

10%

9%

9%

9%

9%

8%

7%

8%

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

Grandparenting in a multicultural family

Referral services for grandparents raising grandchildren

Connecting with grandchildren on social networking sites

Support groups for grandparents raising grandchildren

Financial resources for grandparents raising grandchildren

Legal rights for grandparents

How to talk to grandchildren about their lives

Fun things to do with grandchildren



Respondent Demographics (N=517) Overall Health Rating Employment Excellent 19% Employed, full-time 39% Very Good 38% Employed, part-time 10% Good 27% Retired 50% Fair 11% Poor 4% Education K-12 grade, no diploma 7% Ownership of Primary Residence High school graduate/GED 24% Own 91% Post-high school, no degree 14% Rent 9% 2-year college degree 11% 4-year college degree 16% Type of Primary Residence Post-graduate study, no degree 5% Single family home 88% Graduate or professional degree 22% Mobile home 1% Town home or duplex 3% Income Apartment 3% Less than $10,000 2% Condominium or co-op 4% $10,000 to $19,999 9% $20,000 to $34,999 13% Gender $35,000 to $49,999 12% Male 53% $50,000 to $59,999 10% Female 46% $60,000 to $74,999 12% $75,000 to $99,999 9% Age $100,000 or more 18% 50-59 42% 60-74 39% AARP Membership 75+ 17% Yes 62% No 38% Marital Status Married 64% Used Internet or Email in Last

Year 79%

Not married, living with partner 2% Separated 1% Race Divorced 14% White or Caucasian 87% Widowed 14% Black or African-American 10% Never married 5% American Indian or Alaskan Native <.5% Asian 2% Hispanic Origin 1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%


Methodology The present report is based on data from a mail survey of 1,500 residents in Murfreesboro, Tennessee age 50 and older. The sample was drawn from SSI. Each respondent was contacted four times receiving the following pieces of mail: pre-notification postcard, the first survey, a reminder postcard, and a second survey. The survey was fielded from November 17th through December 12th, 2011 and exactly 527 surveys were returned by the cut-off date, for a response rate of 35 percent. The survey has a margin of error of +/- 4.2 percent. This means that if 95 out of 100 samples of this same size and population were given this same survey, the responses to the questions would fall within a range of plus or minus 4.2 percentage points of what would have been obtained if every Murfreesboro resident age 50 and older were asked these same questions. The sample was weighted by 50+ residents for Murfreesboro on age and gender. The weighted number of respondents is 517. An annotated questionnaire for the entire Murfreesboro sample is contained in the appendix of this report. Percents may not add to 100 percent due to rounding. Also due to rounding, the percents reported in the text may vary slightly from those in the annotation or in graphs.


APPENDIX

ANNOTATED QUESTIONNAIRE


2011 AARP TENNESSEE LIVABLE COMMUNITIES SURVEY OF MURFREESBORO RESIDENTS

Weighted N=517; Margin of Error=+/-4.2% Your Community

1. What community do you live in? ________________________________ (Write in community)

2. How long have you lived in your current community? 0-3 years 7% 4-6 years 10% 7-10 years 13% 11-20 years 31% 21-30 years 14% 31-50 years 15% More than 50 years 8% No response 3%

3. How important is it for you to remain in your community for as long as possible?

5 - Extremely important 36% 4 - Very important 32% 3 - Somewhat important 23% 2 - Not very important 5% 1 - Not at all important 3% No response 1%

4. Thinking about your future needs, how would you rate your community as a place for people to live as they age?

5 - Excellent 26% 4 - Very Good 41% 3 - Good 25% 2 - Fair 6% 1 - Poor 2% No response 1%


Community Features

5. How important do you think it is to have the following features in your community?

Mean Extremely important

Very important

Somewhat important

Not very important


No response

A. Well-run parks, community centers, and recreation centers

4.1 35% 43% 16% 4% 1% 1%

B. Convenient places for public events and meetings

3.8 24% 43% 24% 7% 1% 1%

C. Dependable public transportation 3.8 31% 33% 23% 8% 2% 2% D. Sidewalks going to where you want to go 3.9 37% 32% 19% 8% 2% 1% E. Safe neighborhoods 4.8 81% 16% 1% 1% 0% 1% F. Entertainment, such as theaters and concerts

3.6 18% 39% 28% 9% 4% 2%

G. Walking or bike trails within a half mile of your home

3.7 26% 31% 27% 12% 2% 1%

H. A grocery store within a half mile of your home

3.9 35% 31% 21% 10% 2% 1%

I. A drug store within a half mile of your home

3.8 31% 30% 26% 12% 1% 1%

J. A wide variety of services to help you maintain your independence as you grow older

4.3 44% 41% 13% 2% 0% 1%

K. Accessible public buildings and facilities 4.0 35% 37% 20% 6% 0% 1% L. An adequate supply of affordable housing 4.1 39% 36% 18% 5% 1% 1% M. A variety of housing options for persons with different physical abilities

4.1 41% 35% 18% 4% 1% 1%

N. Opportunities for volunteering 3.6 18% 36% 36% 7% 2% 1% O. Well-designed and maintained streets 4.3 43% 47% 8% 1% 1% 1%


6. Does the community where you live have the following features?

Yes No Not sure No response

A. Well-run parks, community centers, and recreation centers

78% 16% 5% 1%

B. Convenient places for public events and meetings

67% 20% 12% 0%

C. Dependable public transportation 43% 39% 17% 1% D. Sidewalks going to where you want to go 40% 54% 5% 1% E. Safe neighborhoods 78% 11% 10% 1% F. Entertainment, such as theaters and concerts

62% 30% 7% 1%

G. Walking or bike trails within a half mile of your home

48% 47% 4% 1%

H. A grocery store within a half mile of your home

57% 42% 0% 1%

I. A drug store within a half mile of your home 55% 43% 0% 1% J. A wide variety of services to help you maintain your independence as you grow older

47% 27% 25% 1%

K. Accessible public buildings and facilities 65% 22% 11% 1% L. An adequate supply of affordable housing 50% 25% 24% 1% M. A variety of housing options for persons with different physical abilities

34% 25% 38% 3%

N. Opportunities for volunteering 67% 13% 19% 2% O. Well-designed and maintained streets 70% 23% 6% 1%


Community Services

7. To help people remain in their own homes as they age in your community, how important are the following services?

Mean Extremely

important Very

important Somewhat important

Not very important


No response

A. Senior centers 3.9 26% 43% 23% 5% 2% 1% B. Housekeeping services (cleaning or light maintenance services)

3.8 23% 44% 23% 7% 1% 1%

C. Congregate meals such as senior lunch programs

3.8 25% 38% 25% 9% 1% 2%

D. Meals-on-wheels or home delivered meals 3.9 30% 40% 20% 7% 1% 2% E. A service that helps low-income or older persons with home repairs, like with the roof or windows

4.1 36% 41% 16% 3% 2% 3%

F. Home health aides or visiting nurses 4.2 40% 41% 13% 2% 2% 2% G. Seasonal work such as lawn work or gutter cleaning

3.9 29% 40% 23% 3% 2% 2%

H. Respite care (getting a break from caregiving duties)

3.9 28% 38% 24% 5% 2% 3%

I. Transportation services such as one way, round trip or multi-stop rides

4.0 35% 38% 18% 6% 2% 2%


8. Does the community where you live have the following services? Yes No Not sure No

response

A. Senior centers 70% 19% 10% 1% B. Housekeeping services (cleaning or light maintenance services)

43% 19% 37% 2%

C. Congregate meals such as senior lunch programs

45% 18% 36% 1%

D. Meals-on-wheels or home delivered meals 61% 13% 24% 2% E. A service that helps low-income or older persons with home repairs, like with the roof or windows

19% 20% 59% 2%

F. Home health aides or visiting nurses 58% 11% 29% 2% G. Seasonal work such as lawn work or gutter cleaning

35% 16% 47% 2%

H. Respite care (getting a break from caregiving duties)

26% 17% 55% 2%

I. Transportation services such as one way, round trip or multi-stop rides

44% 22% 33% 1%

9. If you needed to access any of the services referenced in Questions 7 and 8, would you turn to any of the following sources to get more information about them? Yes No Not sure No

response

A. Family members or friends 88% 8% 2% 2% B. Your doctor or other health professional 74% 15% 8% 3% C. Area Agency on Aging and Disability 53% 20% 22% 5% D. Senior Center 61% 18% 17% 4% E. Internet 67% 19% 10% 4% F. Phone book 72% 16% 9% 3% G. Church 68% 17% 12% 2%


Your Residence

10. Do you own or rent your primary residence? Own 91% Rent 9% No response 1%

11. What type of home is your primary residence?

Single family home 88% Condominium or coop 4% Apartment 3% Town home or duplex 3% Mobile home 1% No response 1%

12. How important is it for you to stay in your current residence for as long as possible? 5 - Extremely important 56% 4 - Very important 25% 3 - Somewhat important 11% 2 - Not very important 5% 1 - Not at all important 3% No response 1% Mean 4.3

13. Does your current residence need any major repairs, modifications, or changes to enable you to stay there as you age?

Yes 21% No 69% Not sure 10% No response 1%


14. Do you plan to make the following types of modifications or improvements to your home to enable you to stay there as you age?

Yes No Not sure No

response

A. Better cooling in the Summer 12% 78% 7% 3% B. Better heating in the Winter 12% 78% 7% 3% C. Accommodations for easier access into or within your home such as a ramp, chairlift, or elevator

14% 67% 17% 2%

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

28% 55% 15% 2%

E. Adding a bedroom on the first floor 4% 90% 3% 3% F. Better lighting 13% 78% 6% 3% G. Structural changes or major repairs such as a new roof or new plumbing

15% 71% 11% 3%

H. Adding a bathroom on the first floor 4% 90% 4% 3% I. Installing a medical emergency response system that notifies others in case of emergency

19% 59% 20% 2%

Community Streets & Transportation

15. Do you usually get around your community for things like shopping, visiting the doctor, running errands, or other things by doing the following?

Yes No No

response

A. Drive yourself 95% 3% 2% B. Get a ride with family or friends 23% 71% 6% C. Walk 19% 74% 7% D. Ride a bike 7% 85% 7% E. Take a taxi 3% 90% 7% F. Use public transportation 2% 90% 7% G. Use a special transportation service, like one for seniors or persons with disabilities

3% 89% 8%

16. How often do you miss activities because you do not have transportation?

Never 78% Rarely 15% Sometimes 3% Frequently 1% Always 1% No response 2%


17. Excluding taxi services, is public transportation service, for example buses or trains,

available in your community? Yes GO TO Question 18 51% No GO TO Question 19 30% Not sure GO TO Question 19 13% No response GO TO Question 19 6%

18. In the last six months, how often have you used public transportation to go somewhere; for example, to shop, to visit the doctor, to run errands, or to visit friends and family?

Not at all 61% Less frequently than once a month 1% At least once a month 0% At least once a week 0% Several times a week 0% Everyday 1% No response 36%

19. If public transportation service was affordable and easily accessible in your community, how likely

would you be to use it? 5 - Extremely likely 24% 4 - Very likely 39% 3 - Somewhat likely 26% 2 - Not very likely 8% 1 - Not at all likely 3% No response 3%

20. Do you or your spouse or partner have a medical condition that makes it difficult for you to travel

outside of your home? Yes, I do 8% Yes, my spouse or partner does 3% Both myself and my spouse or partner does

0%

No 88% No response 1%


21. How satisfied are you with the streets in your community in terms of their safety for pedestrians and bicyclists?

5 - Extremely satisfied 10% 4 - Very satisfied 27% 3 - Somewhat satisfied 34% 2 - Not very satisfied 20% 1 - Not at all satisfied 8% No response 1%

22. If the streets in your neighborhood were safe for pedestrians and bicyclists, were well lit, had good

traffic signals, and good crosswalks, how likely would you be to walk or ride a bike to get where you need to go instead of driving a car?

5 - Extremely likely 24% 4 - Very likely 39% 3 - Somewhat likely 26% 2 - Not very likely 8% 1 - Not at all likely 3% No response 2%

23. 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?

5 - Extremely likely 24% 4 - Very likely 39% 3 - Somewhat likely 26% 2 - Not very likely 8% 1 - Not at all likely 3% No response 1%

24. Can you safely walk from your home to the following places?

Yes No Not

applicable No

response

A. Your place of work 5% 52% 41% 3% B. A grocery store 34% 57% 8% 1% C. A pharmacy 29% 60% 9% 1% D. Your doctor’s office 6% 82% 10% 1% E. To a park or recreation area 20% 69% 9% 1%


Your Family

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

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, mental, or emotional disability?

Yes 28% No 69% Not sure 1% No response 2%

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

Mean Extremely

helpful Very

helpful Somewhat

helpful Not very helpful

Not at all helpful

No response

A. Assistance with providing transportation 3.6 23% 31% 21% 9% 6% 11% B. Assistance with finding accurate medical information

3.7 24% 33% 19% 8% 5% 10%

C. Connecting with other caregivers in similar situations through a caregiver support group

3.3 14% 28% 28% 13% 6% 12%

D. Guidance and help in understanding medical bills

3.5 19% 32% 23% 8% 7% 11%

E. Spiritual support and guidance 3.6 24% 27% 22% 8% 9% 11% F. Information about available resources for caregivers in your community

3.8 25% 34% 18% 7% 5% 11%

G. Short breaks from your caregiving tasks 3.7 24% 30% 19% 7% 7% 12% H. Assistance in completing government forms and applications

3.8 31% 27% 18% 7% 6% 10%

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

Yes GO TO Question 28 59% No GO TO Question 29 33% No response GO TO Question 29 8%

28. Do you help with any of the day-to-day responsibilities of caring for any of your

grandchildren, great grandchildren or step grandchildren? Yes 18% No 53% No response 29%


29. If you are or were to become a grandparent, how helpful would you find the following

services or information?

Mean Extremely helpful

Very helpful

Somewhat helpful

Not very helpful

Not at all helpful

No response

A. Fun things to do with grandchildren of all ages

3.8 29% 34% 19% 4% 6% 8%

B. How to speak to children about issues in their lives

3.6 21% 33% 22% 9% 7% 7%

C. Legal rights of grandparents 3.4 21% 28% 23% 9% 11% 8% D. Grandparenting in a multicultural family 2.7 10% 18% 20% 18% 24% 10% E. Referral services for people raising grandchildren

2.9 14% 18% 25% 18% 16% 9%

F. Financial resources for people raising grandchildren

3.1 18% 20% 23% 13% 16% 9%

G. Support groups for people raising grandchildren

3.0 15% 20% 23% 15% 17% 9%

H. How to connect with grandchildren on social media sites like Facebook or Twitter

2.9 13% 20% 22% 16% 21% 9%

Your Time

30. Would you use any of the following discounts for activities and events in or near your community?

Yes No Not sure No response

A. The Theatre at Patterson Park 45% 34% 18% 3% B. Old Fort Golf Club 30% 58% 9% 3% C. Tennessee Titans (Football) 44% 43% 11% 2% D. Nashville Sounds (Baseball) 37% 48% 12% 3% E. Live Music Events 67% 19% 12% 2% F. Oaklands Historic House Museum 51% 31% 15% 2%

Internet and Media Usage

31. In the last 12 months, have you accessed the Internet or sent or received email? Yes GO TO Question 32 79% No GO TO Question 33 19% No response GO TO Question 33 2%


32. Do you do any of the following activities when you use the Internet? Yes No No

response

A. Send and receive email 78% 11% 12% B. Perform online banking or other financial services

52% 37% 11%

C. Seek information on community events, news, or schedules

65% 23% 12%

D. Buy or make a reservation online for a travel service, such as an airline ticket, hotel room, or rental car

59% 29% 12%

E. Buy a product online, such as books, music, toys, clothing

63% 26% 11%

F. Use a social networking site like Facebook or Twitter

42% 46% 12%

33. In the last 12 months, have you visited any of AARP’s Internet/Web sites (aarp.org,

AARPmagazine.org, etc.)? Yes 20% No 75% No response 5%

34. How helpful do you find each of the following sources for news and information in your local community?

Mean Extremely

helpful Very

helpful Somewhat

helpful Not very helpful

Not at all helpful

No response

A. Daily News Journal 3.5 21% 30% 27% 10% 8% 4% B. Murfreesboro Post 2.8 8% 19% 34% 12% 20% 8% C. Local public radio(WTML 91.5) 2.3 5% 12% 21% 19% 30% 13% E. Local popular radio (WFFH 94.1, WBUZ 102.9)

2.2 4% 8% 22% 22% 31% 13%

F. Other local radio stations (WFCM 91.7, WBOZ, 104.9)

2.3 6% 7% 22% 22% 29% 14%

G. Public television (WNPT 8, WCTE 22) 3.2 15% 25% 26% 12% 14% 7% H. Local network TV affiliates (WKRN 2, WTVF 5, WNAB 58, WZTV 17, WSMV)

4.0 37% 33% 18% 4% 4% 4%

About You

The following questions are for classification purposes only and will be kept entirely confidential.


D1. How would you rate your overall health today?

Excellent 19% Very good 38% Good 27% Fair 11% Poor 4% No response 1%

D2. Are you male or female? Male 53% Female 46% No response 0%

D3. What is your age as of your last birthday? ________ (in years) 50-54 20% 55-59 20% 60-64 17% 65-69 17% 70-74 10% 75-79 10% 80-84 7% 85-89 7% 90 and older 1% No response 1%

D4. What is your current marital status?

Married 64% Divorced 14% Widowed 14% Never married 5% Not married, living with partner 2% Separated 1% No response 1%

D5. Are you or your spouse currently a member of AARP?

Yes 62% No 38% No response 1%


D6. Besides you, do you have any of the following people living in your household? Yes No No

response

A. Child/children under 18 8% 81% 11% B. Child/children 18 or older 19% 73% 7% C. Child/children away at college 7% 79% 14%

D7. What is the highest level of education that you completed? 0-12th grade (no diploma) 7% High school graduate (or equivalent)

24%

Post-high school education (no degree)

14%

2-year college degree 11% 4-year college degree 16% Post-graduate study (no degree) 5% Graduate or professional degree 22% No response 1%

D8. Which of the following best describes your current employment status?

Retired, not working at all 44% Employed, full-time 35% Employed, part-time 7% Self-employed, full-time 4% Not in labor force for other reasons

4%

Self-employed, part-time 3% Unemployed, but looking for work 2% No response 1%

D9. Are you of Hispanic, Spanish, or Latino origin or descent? Yes 1% No 97% No response 2%


D10. What is your race? White or Caucasian 87% Black or African American 10% American Indian or Alaska Native 0% Asian 2% No response 1%

D11. What is your 5-digit ZIP Code? (Write in your ZIP CODE): ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 37127 8% 37128 25% 37129 31% 37130 30% Other 1% No response 5%

D12. What was your annual household income before taxes in 2010?

Less than $10,000 2% $10,000 to $19,999 9% $20,000 to $34,999 13% $35,000 to $49,999 12% $50,000 to $59,999 10% $60,000 to $74,999 12% $75,000 to $99,999 9% $100,000 or more 18% Not sure 7% No response 8%

Thank you very much for completing this survey. Your assistance in providing this information is very much appreciated. If there is anything else you would like to tell us about this survey or your

community, please do so on the next page.

Please return your completed survey by December 1, 2011 in the enclosed postage-paid envelope to:

AARP State Research 601 E Street, NW

Washington, DC 20049


Murfreesboro Annotation by Zip Code

Data by ZipCode Base Zipcode

37127 Zipcode 37128

Zipcode 37129

Zipcode 37130

How long have you lived in your current community?

Base 465 100%

44 100%

117 100%

154 100%

150 100%

0-3 years 35 8%

5 11%

15 13%

4 3%

11 7%

4-6 years 50 11%

4 9%

20 17%

11 7%

15 10%

7-10 years 61 13%

10 23%

22 19%

14 9%

15 10%

11-20 years 137 29%

11 25%

31 26%

56 36%

39 26%

21-30 years 65 14%

7 16%

14 12%

33 21%

11 7%

31-50 years 83 18%

6 14%

11 9%

26 17%

40 27%

More than 50 years 34 7%

1 2%

4 3%

10 6%

19 13%

How important is it for you to remain in your community for

as long as possible?

Base 473 100%

45 100%

119 100%

155 100%

154 100%

Not at all important 11 2%

1 2%

2 2%

1 1%

7 5%

Not very important 27 6%

3 7%

6 5%

8 5%

10 6%

Somewhat important 106 22%

12 27%

24 20%

40 26%

30 19%

Very important 153 32%

18 40%

42 35%

42 27%

51 33%

Extremely important 176 37%

11 24%

45 38%

64 41%

56 36%

Thinking about your future needs, how would you rate your community as a place for people

to live as they age?

Base 474 100%

45 100%

121 100%

154 100%

154 100%

Poor 9 2%

3 7%

- -

1 1%

5 3%

Fair 27 6%

1 2%

4 3%

11 7%

11 7%

Good 116 24%

14 31%

33 27%

31 20%

38 25%

Very Good 193 41%

18 40%

54 45%

59 38%

62 40%

Excellent 129 27%

9 20%

30 25%

52 34%

38 25%

How important do you think it is to have the following features in your community? - A. Well-run parks, community centers, and

recreation centers

Base 471 100%

45 100%

120 100%

154 100%

152 100%

Not at all important 1 3 1%

- -

3 2%

- -

- -

Not very important 2 20 4%

3 7%

5 4%

5 3%

7 5%

Somewhat important 3 78 17%

10 22%

17 14%

24 16%

27 18%

Very important 4 211 45%

19 42%

48 40%

73 47%

71 47%

Extremely important 5 159 34%

13 29%

47 39%

52 34%

47 31%

How important do you think it is to have the following features in

your community? - B. Convenient places for public

events and meetings

Base 470 100%

45 100%

120 100%

155 100%

150 100%


- -

4 3%

1 1%

- -


5 11%

7 6%

15 10%

6 4%


14 31%

30 25%

36 23%

41 27%



37127 Zipcode 37128

Zipcode 37129

Zipcode 37130


19 42%

45 38%

71 46%

72 48%


7 16%

34 28%

32 21%

31 21%


your community? - C. Dependable public

transportation

Base 464 100%

44 100%

118 100%

153 100%

149 100%


1 2%

4 3%

5 3%

2 1%


2 5%

11 9%

16 10%

11 7%


13 30%

23 19%

40 26%

38 26%


12 27%

37 31%

47 31%

53 36%


16 36%

43 36%

45 29%

45 30%

How important do you think it is to have the following features in your community? - D. Sidewalks

going to where you want to go

Base 468 100%

45 100%

118 100%

154 100%

151 100%


3 7%

4 3%

4 3%

2 1%


7 16%

7 6%

15 10%

13 9%


8 18%

16 14%

43 28%

30 20%


13 29%

39 33%

44 29%

49 32%


14 31%

52 44%

48 31%

57 38%


your community? - E. Safe neighborhoods

Base 473 100%

45 100%

120 100%

156 100%

152 100%

Not at all important 1 1 *

- -

1 1%

- -

- -


- -

2 2%

2 1%

- -


1 2%

- -

1 1%

5 3%


10 22%

19 16%

24 15%

24 16%


34 76%

98 82%

129 83%

123 81%


your community? - F. Entertainment, such as theaters

and concerts

Base 467 100%

45 100%

117 100%

154 100%

151 100%


2 4%

7 6%

4 3%

6 4%


5 11%

9 8%

20 13%

14 9%


17 38%

38 32%

43 28%

48 32%


15 33%

50 43%

55 36%

55 36%


6 13%

13 11%

32 21%

28 19%

How important do you think it is to have the following features in your community? - G. Walking or bike trails within a half mile

of your home

Base 470 100%

45 100%

119 100%

155 100%

151 100%


3 7%

2 2%

5 3%

4 3%


5 11%

10 8%

24 15%

22 15%


17 38%

34 29%

47 30%

37 25%


11 24%

42 35%

45 29%

56 37%



37127 Zipcode 37128

Zipcode 37129

Zipcode 37130


9 20%

31 26%

34 22%

32 21%

How important do you think it is to have the following features in your community? - H. A grocery store within a half mile of your

home

Base 472 100%

45 100%

119 100%

156 100%

152 100%


4 9%

2 2%

3 2%

2 1%


5 11%

10 8%

24 15%

9 6%


8 18%

22 18%

41 26%

30 20%


18 40%

39 33%

41 26%

51 34%


10 22%

46 39%

47 30%

60 39%


your community? - I. A drug store within a half mile of your

home

Base 473 100%

45 100%

119 100%

156 100%

153 100%


- -

2 2%

2 1%

1 1%


9 20%

8 7%

26 17%

12 8%


7 16%

26 22%

49 31%

40 26%


17 38%

46 39%

36 23%

48 31%


12 27%

37 31%

43 28%

52 34%


your community? - J. A wide variety of services to help you

maintain your independence as you grow older

Base 473 100%

45 100%

120 100%

155 100%

153 100%


- -

1 1%

2 1%

- -


1 2%

2 2%

3 2%

2 1%


6 13%

13 11%

25 16%

21 14%


14 31%

46 38%

66 43%

64 42%


24 53%

58 48%

59 38%

66 43%

How important do you think it is to have the following features in your community? - K. Accessible

public buildings and facilities

Base 469 100%

45 100%

119 100%

154 100%

151 100%


- -

2 2%

1 1%

- -


4 9%

6 5%

15 10%

5 3%


9 20%

25 21%

33 21%

37 25%


19 42%

39 33%

56 36%

55 36%


13 29%

47 39%

49 32%

54 36%


your community? - L. An adequate supply of affordable

housing

Base 469 100%

45 100%

120 100%

154 100%

150 100%


1 2%

3 2%

2 1%

1 1%


3 7%

8 7%

10 6%

5 3%


8 18%

19 16%

32 21%

30 20%


16 36%

33 28%

58 38%

60 40%


17 38%

57 48%

52 34%

54 36%


Data by ZipCode

Base Zipcode 37127

Zipcode 37128

Zipcode 37129

Zipcode 37130

How important do you think it is to have the following features in your community? - M. A variety

of housing options for persons with different physical abilities

Base 472 100%

45 100%

119 100%

156 100%

152 100%


1 2%

3 3%

3 2%

1 1%


1 2%

5 4%

7 4%

4 3%


11 24%

18 15%

37 24%

29 19%


16 36%

37 31%

51 33%

57 38%


16 36%

56 47%

58 37%

61 40%


your community? - N. Opportunities for volunteering

Base 469 100%

44 100%

119 100%

156 100%

150 100%


1 2%

4 3%

4 3%

- -


6 14%

8 7%

9 6%

11 7%


16 36%

41 34%

59 38%

57 38%


13 30%

39 33%

61 39%

59 39%


8 18%

27 23%

23 15%

23 15%


your community? - O. Well-designed and maintained streets

Base 474 100%

45 100%

120 100%

156 100%

153 100%


1 2%

1 1%

2 1%

- -


- -

2 2%

2 1%

2 1%


6 13%

6 5%

14 9%

11 7%


18 40%

57 48%

75 48%

75 49%


20 44%

54 45%

63 40%

65 42%

Does the community where you live have the following features? - A. Well-run parks, community centers, and recreation centers

Base 472 100%

45 100%

121 100%

155 100%

151 100%

Not sure 23 5%

- -

8 7%

5 3%

10 7%

Yes 368 78%

33 73%

88 73%

129 83%

118 78%

No 81 17%

12 27%

25 21%

21 14%

23 15%

Does the community where you live have the following features? - B. Convenient places for public

events and meetings

Base 475 100%

45 100%

121 100%

156 100%

153 100%

Not sure 60 13%

6 13%

14 12%

17 11%

23 15%

Yes 318 67%

23 51%

75 62%

113 72%

107 70%

No 97 20%

16 36%

32 26%

26 17%

23 15%

Does the community where you live have the following features?

- C. Dependable public transportation

Base 472 100%

45 100%

120 100%

156 100%

151 100%

Not sure 80 17%

6 13%

22 18%

24 15%

28 19%

Yes 207 44%

17 38%

39 32%

70 45%

81 54%

No 185 39%

22 49%

59 49%

62 40%

42 28%


Data by ZipCode

Base Zipcode 37127

Zipcode 37128

Zipcode 37129

Zipcode 37130


- D. Sidewalks going to where you want to go

Base 475 100%

45 100%

120 100%

156 100%

154 100%

Not sure 27 6%

2 4%

6 5%

7 4%

12 8%

Yes 194 41%

10 22%

53 44%

62 40%

69 45%

No 254 53%

33 73%

61 51%

87 56%

73 47%


- E. Safe neighborhoods

Base 470 100%

45 100%

120 100%

154 100%

151 100%

Not sure 47 10%

5 11%

12 10%

13 8%

17 11%

Yes 375 80%

33 73%

100 83%

129 84%

113 75%

No 48 10%

7 16%

8 7%

12 8%

21 14%


- F. Entertainment, such as theaters and concerts

Base 472 100%

45 100%

119 100%

156 100%

152 100%

Not sure 32 7%

1 2%

9 8%

13 8%

9 6%

Yes 293 62%

26 58%

69 58%

98 63%

100 66%

No 147 31%

18 40%

41 34%

45 29%

43 28%


- G. Walking or bike trails within a half mile of your home

Base 471 100%

45 100%

120 100%

154 100%

152 100%

Not sure 21 4%

1 2%

2 2%

7 5%

11 7%

Yes 227 48%

15 33%

69 58%

77 50%

66 43%

No 223 47%

29 64%

49 41%

70 45%

75 49%


- H. A grocery store within a half mile of your home

Base 474 100%

45 100%

121 100%

155 100%

153 100%

Not sure 2 *

- -

- -

1 1%

1 1%

Yes 273 58%

21 47%

80 66%

81 52%

91 59%

No 199 42%

24 53%

41 34%

73 47%

61 40%


- I. A drug store within a half mile of your home

Base 473 100%

45 100%

121 100%

155 100%

152 100%

Not sure 2 *

- -

- -

1 1%

1 1%

Yes 268 57%

19 42%

79 65%

76 49%

94 62%

No 203 43%

26 58%

42 35%

78 50%

57 38%

Does the community where you live have the following features? - J. A wide variety of services to

help you maintain your independence as you grow older

Base 471 100%

45 100%

119 100%

155 100%

152 100%

Not sure 117 25%

10 22%

28 24%

42 27%

37 24%

Yes 229 49%

16 36%

58 49%

79 51%

76 50%

No 125 27%

19 42%

33 28%

34 22%

39 26%

Does the community where you live have the following features? - K. Accessible public buildings

and facilities

Base 472 100%

45 100%

120 100%

155 100%

152 100%

Not sure 56 12%

5 11%

12 10%

19 12%

20 13%

Yes 309 65%

22 49%

80 67%

104 67%

103 68%



37127 Zipcode 37128

Zipcode 37129

Zipcode 37130

No 107 23%

18 40%

28 23%

32 21%

29 19%


- L. An adequate supply of affordable housing

Base 471 100%

45 100%

118 100%

156 100%

152 100%

Not sure 126 27%

8 18%

32 27%

47 30%

39 26%

Yes 233 49%

20 44%

53 45%

78 50%

82 54%

No 112 24%

17 38%

33 28%

31 20%

31 20%

Does the community where you live have the following features? - M. A variety of housing options

for persons with different physical abilities

Base 465 100%

44 100%

118 100%

153 100%

150 100%

Not sure 188 40%

16 36%

49 42%

66 43%

57 38%

Yes 161 35%

10 23%

35 30%

57 37%

59 39%

No 116 25%

18 41%

34 29%

30 20%

34 23%


- N. Opportunities for volunteering

Base 470 100%

45 100%

120 100%

154 100%

151 100%

Not sure 88 19%

5 11%

26 22%

32 21%

25 17%

Yes 322 69%

32 71%

74 62%

108 70%

108 72%

No 60 13%

8 18%

20 17%

14 9%

18 12%


- O. Well-designed and maintained streets

Base 473 100%

45 100%

120 100%

155 100%

153 100%

Not sure 24 5%

2 4%

3 2%

6 4%

13 8%

Yes 335 71%

26 58%

84 70%

115 74%

110 72%

No 114 24%

17 38%

33 28%

34 22%

30 20%

To help people remain in their own homes as they age in your community, how important are

the following services? - A. Senior centers

Base 469 100%

45 100%

120 100%

156 100%

148 100%


1 2%

2 2%

1 1%

5 3%


3 7%

5 4%

13 8%

2 1%


10 22%

25 21%

40 26%

36 24%


17 38%

53 44%

65 42%

62 42%


14 31%

35 29%

37 24%

43 29%


the following services? - B. Housekeeping services (cleaning or light maintenance services)

Base 469 100%

44 100%

120 100%

156 100%

149 100%


1 2%

2 2%

1 1%

2 1%


4 9%

12 10%

9 6%

9 6%


9 20%

28 23%

43 28%

41 28%


23 52%

48 40%

67 43%

61 41%


7 16%

30 25%

36 23%

36 24%


the following services? - C.

Base 465 100%

44 100%

117 100%

157 100%

147 100%


1 2%

2 2%

2 1%

4 3%


Congregate meals such as senior lunch programs


37127 Zipcode 37128

Zipcode 37129

Zipcode 37130


4 9%

12 10%

17 11%

8 5%


10 23%

32 27%

41 26%

37 25%


21 48%

40 34%

62 39%

58 39%


8 18%

31 26%

35 22%

40 27%


the following services? - D. Meals-on-wheels or home

delivered meals

Base 466 100%

43 100%

118 100%

155 100%

150 100%


1 2%

2 2%

3 2%

3 2%


4 9%

10 8%

12 8%

6 4%


9 21%

33 28%

32 21%

30 20%


20 47%

39 33%

64 41%

61 41%


9 21%

34 29%

44 28%

50 33%

To help people remain in their own homes as they age in your community, how important are the following services? - E. A

service that helps low-income or older persons with home repairs,

like with the roof or windows

Base 464 100%

44 100%

119 100%

154 100%

147 100%


1 2%

3 3%

2 1%

3 2%


1 2%

3 3%

4 3%

6 4%


5 11%

17 14%

30 19%

29 20%


20 45%

52 44%

64 42%

58 39%


17 39%

44 37%

54 35%

51 35%


the following services? - F. Home health aides or visiting

nurses

Base 468 100%

44 100%

120 100%

156 100%

148 100%


1 2%

4 3%

2 1%

3 2%


1 2%

3 2%

5 3%

2 1%


4 9%

13 11%

27 17%

25 17%


26 59%

47 39%

61 39%

56 38%


12 27%

53 44%

61 39%

62 42%


the following services? - G. Seasonal work such as lawn

work or gutter cleaning

Base 466 100%

43 100%

118 100%

156 100%

149 100%


1 2%

3 3%

2 1%

2 1%


2 5%

4 3%

6 4%

6 4%


13 30%

29 25%

35 22%

43 29%


16 37%

47 40%

71 46%

49 33%


11 26%

35 30%

42 27%

49 33%


the following services? - H. Respite care (getting a break

from caregiving duties)

Base 462 100%

42 100%

117 100%

155 100%

148 100%


2 5%

5 4%

4 3%

4 3%


3 7%

5 4%

10 6%

8 5%



37127 Zipcode 37128

Zipcode 37129

Zipcode 37130


11 26%

33 28%

35 23%

35 24%


16 38%

42 36%

65 42%

52 35%


10 24%

32 27%

41 26%

49 33%


the following services? - I. Transportation services such as one way, round trip or multi-

stop rides

Base 469 100%

44 100%

119 100%

156 100%

150 100%


2 5%

4 3%

4 3%

3 2%


4 9%

4 3%

14 9%

8 5%


6 14%

27 23%

29 19%

29 19%


20 45%

39 33%

60 38%

59 39%


12 27%

45 38%

49 31%

51 34%

Does the community where you live have the following services?

- A. Senior centers

Base 476 100%

45 100%

120 100%

158 100%

153 100%

Not sure 45 9%

5 11%

18 15%

11 7%

11 7%

Yes 337 71%

31 69%

74 62%

116 73%

116 76%

No 94 20%

9 20%

28 23%

31 20%

26 17%


- B. Housekeeping services (cleaning or light maintenance

services)

Base 471 100%

44 100%

120 100%

156 100%

151 100%

Not sure 172 37%

18 41%

49 41%

54 35%

51 34%

Yes 206 44%

15 34%

45 38%

71 46%

75 50%

No 93 20%

11 25%

26 22%

31 20%

25 17%

Does the community where you live have the following services? - C. Congregate meals such as

senior lunch programs

Base 472 100%

45 100%

119 100%

158 100%

150 100%

Not sure 171 36%

22 49%

55 46%

47 30%

47 31%

Yes 217 46%

13 29%

42 35%

84 53%

78 52%

No 84 18%

10 22%

22 18%

27 17%

25 17%

Does the community where you live have the following services? - D. Meals-on-wheels or home

delivered meals

Base 469 100%

45 100%

119 100%

154 100%

151 100%

Not sure 116 25%

14 31%

42 35%

31 20%

29 19%

Yes 289 62%

21 47%

60 50%

102 66%

106 70%

No 64 14%

10 22%

17 14%

21 14%

16 11%


- E. A service that helps low-income or older persons with

home repairs, like with the roof or windows

Base 471 100%

45 100%

118 100%

158 100%

150 100%

Not sure 282 60%

27 60%

80 68%

95 60%

80 53%

Yes 91 19%

5 11%

13 11%

35 22%

38 25%

No 98 21%

13 29%

25 21%

28 18%

32 21%


- F. Home health aides or visiting nurses

Base 470 100%

45 100%

120 100%

158 100%

147 100%

Not sure 143 30%

17 38%

45 38%

41 26%

40 27%



37127 Zipcode 37128

Zipcode 37129

Zipcode 37130

Yes 270 57%

18 40%

59 49%

98 62%

95 65%

No 57 12%

10 22%

16 13%

19 12%

12 8%

Does the community where you live have the following services? - G. Seasonal work such as lawn

work or snow removal

Base 471 100%

45 100%

118 100%

157 100%

151 100%

Not sure 228 48%

19 42%

66 56%

75 48%

68 45%

Yes 162 34%

16 36%

29 25%

56 36%

61 40%

No 81 17%

10 22%

23 19%

26 17%

22 15%


- H. Respite care (getting a break from caregiving duties)

Base 466 100%

44 100%

117 100%

157 100%

148 100%

Not sure 266 57%

23 52%

75 64%

90 57%

78 53%

Yes 119 26%

11 25%

18 15%

42 27%

48 32%

No 81 17%

10 23%

24 21%

25 16%

22 15%

Does the community where you live have the following services? - I. Transportation services such as one way, round trip or multi-

stop rides

Base 471 100%

45 100%

118 100%

158 100%

150 100%

Not sure 153 32%

19 42%

46 39%

53 34%

35 23%

Yes 207 44%

13 29%

33 28%

74 47%

87 58%

No 111 24%

13 29%

39 33%

31 20%

28 19%

If you needed to access any of the services referenced in

Questions 7 and 8, would you turn to any of the following

sources to get more information about t - A. Family members or

friends

Base 467 100%

45 100%

119 100%

155 100%

148 100%

Not sure 15 3%

3 7%

4 3%

2 1%

6 4%

Yes 414 89%

39 87%

100 84%

146 94%

129 87%

No 38 8%

3 7%

15 13%

7 5%

13 9%



sources to get more information about t - B. Your doctor or other

health professional

Base 465 100%

45 100%

119 100%

151 100%

150 100%

Not sure 41 9%

4 9%

8 7%

12 8%

17 11%

Yes 357 77%

34 76%

96 81%

116 77%

111 74%

No 67 14%

7 16%

15 13%

23 15%

22 15%



sources to get more information about t - C. Area Agency on

Aging and Disability

Base 450 100%

40 100%

117 100%

147 100%

146 100%

Not sure 114 25%

15 38%

24 21%

38 26%

37 25%

Yes 243 54%

19 48%

68 58%

80 54%

76 52%

No 93 21%

6 15%

25 21%

29 20%

33 23%



sources to get more information about t - D. Senior Center

Base 460 100%

43 100%

116 100%

152 100%

149 100%

Not sure 81 18%

8 19%

23 20%

29 19%

21 14%

Yes 291 63%

29 67%

72 62%

90 59%

100 67%

No 88 19%

6 14%

21 18%

33 22%

28 19%


Base 454 100%

40 100%

118 100%

153 100%

143 100%



sources to get more information about t - E. Internet


37127 Zipcode 37128

Zipcode 37129

Zipcode 37130

Not sure 47 10%

7 18%

15 13%

12 8%

13 9%

Yes 305 67%

24 60%

82 69%

112 73%

87 61%

No 102 22%

9 22%

21 18%

29 19%

43 30%



sources to get more information about t - F. Phone book

Base 462 100%

43 100%

118 100%

154 100%

147 100%

Not sure 44 10%

8 19%

12 10%

15 10%

9 6%

Yes 343 74%

26 60%

94 80%

115 75%

108 73%

No 75 16%

9 21%

12 10%

24 16%

30 20%



sources to get more information about t - G. Church

Base 466 100%

45 100%

118 100%

154 100%

149 100%

Not sure 61 13%

11 24%

17 14%

17 11%

16 11%

Yes 329 71%

26 58%

83 70%

118 77%

102 68%

No 76 16%

8 18%

18 15%

19 12%

31 21%

Do you own or rent your primary residence?

Base 474 100%

45 100%

120 100%

157 100%

152 100%

Own 441 93%

43 96%

108 90%

155 99%

135 89%

Rent 33 7%

2 4%

12 10%

2 1%

17 11%

What type of home is your primary residence?

Base 475 100%

45 100%

120 100%

158 100%

152 100%

Single family home 420 88%

41 91%

99 82%

149 94%

131 86%

Mobile home 4 1%

2 4%

- -

1 1%

1 1%

Town home or duplex 16 3%

1 2%

8 7%

2 1%

5 3%

Apartment 12 3%

- -

7 6%

- -

5 3%

Condominium or coop 23 5%

1 2%

6 5%

6 4%

10 7%

How important is it for you to stay in your current residence

for as long as possible?

Base 473 100%

45 100%

119 100%

158 100%

151 100%

Not at all important 10 2%

1 2%

2 2%

2 1%

5 3%

Not very important 21 4%

2 4%

6 5%

7 4%

6 4%

Somewhat important 50 11%

5 11%

13 11%

16 10%

16 11%

Very important 115 24%

9 20%

31 26%

36 23%

39 26%

Extremely important 277 59%

28 62%

67 56%

97 61%

85 56%

Does your current residence need any major repairs,

modifications, or changes to enable you to stay there as you

age?

Base 476 100%

45 100%

120 100%

158 100%

153 100%

Not sure 45 9%

4 9%

9 8%

17 11%

15 10%

Yes 92 19%

6 13%

23 19%

30 19%

33 22%

No 339 71%

35 78%

88 73%

111 70%

105 69%

Do you plan to make the following types of modifications

Base 465 100%

44 100%

119 100%

154 100%

148 100%


or improvements to your home to enable you to stay there as

you age? - A. Better cooling in the Summer


37127 Zipcode 37128

Zipcode 37129

Zipcode 37130

Not sure 32 7%

4 9%

14 12%

10 6%

4 3%

Yes 47 10%

3 7%

11 9%

16 10%

17 11%

No 386 83%

37 84%

94 79%

128 83%

127 86%

Do you plan to make the following types of modifications or improvements to your home to enable you to stay there as

you age? - B. Better heating in the Winter

Base 465 100%

44 100%

118 100%

154 100%

149 100%

Not sure 33 7%

4 9%

13 11%

11 7%

5 3%

Yes 53 11%

3 7%

14 12%

17 11%

19 13%

No 379 82%

37 84%

91 77%

126 82%

125 84%


you age? - C. Accommodations for easier access into or within

your home such as a ramp, chairlift, or elevator

Base 469 100%

45 100%

117 100%

157 100%

150 100%

Not sure 78 17%

6 13%

16 14%

31 20%

25 17%

Yes 59 13%

5 11%

17 15%

23 15%

14 9%

No 332 71%

34 76%

84 72%

103 66%

111 74%


you age? - D. Bathroom modifications such as grab bars, handrails, high toilet or non-slip

tile

Base 469 100%

45 100%

116 100%

157 100%

151 100%

Not sure 66 14%

8 18%

14 12%

24 15%

20 13%

Yes 124 26%

12 27%

23 20%

50 32%

39 26%

No 279 59%

25 56%

79 68%

83 53%

92 61%


you age? - E. Adding a bedroom on the first floor

Base 466 100%

44 100%

118 100%

155 100%

149 100%

Not sure 17 4%

2 5%

4 3%

7 5%

4 3%

Yes 14 3%

1 2%

2 2%

2 1%

9 6%

No 435 93%

41 93%

112 95%

146 94%

136 91%

Do you plan to make the following types of modifications or improvements to your home to enable you to stay there as you age? - F. Better lighting

Base 465 100%

44 100%

119 100%

153 100%

149 100%

Not sure 30 6%

3 7%

9 8%

11 7%

7 5%

Yes 57 12%

4 9%

15 13%

16 10%

22 15%

No 378 81%

37 84%

95 80%

126 82%

120 81%


you age? - G. Structural changes or major repairs such as a new

roof or new plumbing

Base 465 100%

44 100%

118 100%

155 100%

148 100%

Not sure 53 11%

6 14%

7 6%

26 17%

14 9%

Yes 63 14%

6 14%

16 14%

19 12%

22 15%

No 349 75%

32 73%

95 81%

110 71%

112 76%


you age? - H. Adding a bathroom on the first floor

Base 467 100%

44 100%

118 100%

155 100%

150 100%

Not sure 18 4%

2 5%

4 3%

6 4%

6 4%

Yes 13 3%

- -

- -

2 1%

11 7%

No 436 93%

42 95%

114 97%

147 95%

133 89%


Data by ZipCode

Base Zipcode 37127

Zipcode 37128

Zipcode 37129

Zipcode 37130


you age? - I. Installing a medical emergency response system that

notifies others in case of emergency

Base 466 100%

45 100%

119 100%

152 100%

150 100%

Not sure 90 19%

10 22%

24 20%

31 20%

25 17%

Yes 80 17%

9 20%

21 18%

33 22%

17 11%

No 296 64%

26 58%

74 62%

88 58%

108 72%

Do you usually get around your community for things like

shopping, visiting the doctor, running errands, or other things

by doing the following? - A. Drive yourself

Base 467 100%

44 100%

119 100%

155 100%

149 100%

Yes 451 97%

42 95%

118 99%

149 96%

142 95%

No 16 3%

2 5%

1 1%

6 4%

7 5%


shopping, visiting the doctor, running errands, or other things by doing the following? - B. Get

a ride with family or friends

Base 446 100%

42 100%

114 100%

149 100%

141 100%

Yes 110 25%

9 21%

22 19%

51 34%

28 20%

No 336 75%

33 79%

92 81%

98 66%

113 80%



by doing the following? - C. Walk

Base 442 100%

42 100%

113 100%

148 100%

139 100%

Yes 89 20%

8 19%

26 23%

21 14%

34 24%

No 353 80%

34 81%

87 77%

127 86%

105 76%


shopping, visiting the doctor, running errands, or other things by doing the following? - D. Ride

a bike

Base 440 100%

42 100%

113 100%

148 100%

137 100%

Yes 35 8%

2 5%

13 12%

8 5%

12 9%

No 405 92%

40 95%

100 88%

140 95%

125 91%



by doing the following? - E. Take a taxi

Base 440 100%

42 100%

113 100%

148 100%

137 100%

Yes 11 2%

1 2%

- -

4 3%

6 4%

No 429 98%

41 98%

113 100%

144 97%

131 96%


shopping, visiting the doctor, running errands, or other things by doing the following? - F. Use

public transportation

Base 439 100%

42 100%

113 100%

146 100%

138 100%

Yes 10 2%

- -

- -

4 3%

6 4%

No 429 98%

42 100%

113 100%

142 97%

132 96%


shopping, visiting the doctor, running errands, or other things by doing the following? - G. Use a special transportation service, like one for seniors or persons

with disabilities

Base 438 100%

42 100%

112 100%

147 100%

137 100%

Yes 14 3%

3 7%

- -

3 2%

8 6%

No 424 97%

39 93%

112 100%

144 98%

129 94%

How often do you miss activities because you do not have transportation?

Base 470 100%

43 100%

120 100%

154 100%

153 100%

Never 371 79%

31 72%

98 82%

121 79%

121 79%

Rarely 75 16%

11 26%

19 16%

25 16%

20 13%

Sometimes 18 4%

1 2%

3 2%

7 5%

7 5%

Frequently 3 1%

- -

- -

1 1%

2 1%



37127 Zipcode 37128

Zipcode 37129

Zipcode 37130

Always 3 1%

- -

- -

- -

3 2%

Excluding taxi services, is public transportation service, for example buses or trains,

available in your community?

Base 447 100%

40 100%

115 100%

148 100%

144 100%

Not sure 55 12%

6 15%

21 18%

15 10%

13 9%

Yes 242 54%

17 42%

43 37%

74 50%

108 75%

No 150 34%

17 42%

51 44%

59 40%

23 16%

In the last six months, how often have you used public

transportation to go somewhere; for example, to shop, to visit the doctor, to run errands, or to visit

friends and family?

Base 306 100%

25 100%

62 100%

94 100%

125 100%

Not at all 288 94%

23 92%

62 100%

88 94%

115 92%

Less frequently than once a month 7 2%

- -

- -

2 2%

5 4%

At least once a month 2 1%

- -

- -

1 1%

1 1%

At least once a week 3 1%

1 4%

- -

1 1%

1 1%

Several times a week 1 *

- -

- -

- -

1 1%

Everyday 5 2%

1 4%

- -

2 2%

2 2%

If public transportation service was affordable and easily

accessible in your community, how likely would you be to use

it?

Base 463 100%

43 100%

120 100%

150 100%

150 100%

Not at all likely 90 19%

3 7%

28 23%

29 19%

30 20%

Not very likely 181 39%

21 49%

37 31%

63 42%

60 40%

Somewhat likely 105 23%

9 21%

28 23%

35 23%

33 22%

Very likely 55 12%

6 14%

18 15%

16 11%

15 10%

Extremely likely 32 7%

4 9%

9 8%

7 5%

12 8%

Do you or your spouse or partner have a medical

condition that makes it difficult for you to travel outside of your

home?

Base 471 100%

44 100%

120 100%

153 100%

154 100%

Yes, I do 39 8%

3 7%

5 4%

14 9%

17 11%

Yes, my spouse or partner does 14 3%

2 5%

3 2%

5 3%

4 3%

Both myself and my spouse or partner does

3 1%

1 2%

1 1%

1 1%

- -

No 415 88%

38 86%

111 92%

133 87%

133 86%

How satisfied are you with the streets in your community in

terms of their safety for pedestrians and bicyclists?

Base 474 100%

44 100%

120 100%

155 100%

155 100%

Not at all satisfied 38 8%

3 7%

10 8%

15 10%

10 6%

Not very satisfied 93 20%

14 32%

21 18%

25 16%

33 21%

Somewhat satisfied 160 34%

15 34%

42 35%

50 32%

53 34%

Very satisfied 135 28%

11 25%

38 32%

44 28%

42 27%

Extremely satisfied 48 10%

1 2%

9 8%

21 14%

17 11%

If the streets in your neighborhood were safe for

pedestrians and bicyclists, were well lit, had good traffic signals,

Base 469 100%

44 100%

120 100%

154 100%

151 100%


12 27%

27 22%

37 24%

30 20%


and good crosswalks, how likely would you be to walk or ride a

bike to get where you need to go instead of driving a car?


37127 Zipcode 37128

Zipcode 37129

Zipcode 37130


15 34%

28 23%

54 35%

47 31%


8 18%

32 27%

32 21%

37 25%

Very likely 74 16%

7 16%

26 22%

17 11%

24 16%


2 5%

7 6%

14 9%

13 9%

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

Base 474 100%

44 100%

120 100%

156 100%

154 100%


1 2%

8 7%

5 3%

5 3%


5 11%

6 5%

15 10%

15 10%


14 32%

26 22%

44 28%

38 25%

Very likely 188 40%

12 27%

54 45%

59 38%

63 41%


12 27%

26 22%

33 21%

33 21%

Can you safely walk from your home to the following places? -

A. Your place of work

Base 463 100%

44 100%

116 100%

156 100%

147 100%

Not applicable 221 48%

27 61%

46 40%

72 46%

76 52%

Yes 17 4%

- -

4 3%

6 4%

7 5%

No 225 49%

17 39%

66 57%

78 50%

64 44%


B. A grocery store

Base 469 100%

43 100%

119 100%

156 100%

151 100%


7 16%

9 8%

11 7%

11 7%

Yes 154 33%

13 30%

49 41%

45 29%

47 31%

No 277 59%

23 53%

61 51%

100 64%

93 62%


C. A pharmacy

Base 470 100%

43 100%

119 100%

156 100%

152 100%


8 19%

9 8%

12 8%

13 9%

Yes 136 29%

13 30%

50 42%

34 22%

39 26%

No 292 62%

22 51%

60 50%

110 71%

100 66%


D. Your doctor's office

Base 470 100%

43 100%

119 100%

156 100%

152 100%


8 19%

12 10%

12 8%

15 10%

Yes 25 5%

1 2%

3 3%

8 5%

13 9%

No 398 85%

34 79%

104 87%

136 87%

124 82%

Can you safely walk from your home to the following places? - E. To a park or recreation area

Base 469 100%

43 100%

119 100%

156 100%

151 100%


8 19%

11 9%

13 8%

13 9%

Yes 94 20%

7 16%

29 24%

32 21%

26 17%

No 330 70%

28 65%

79 66%

111 71%

112 74%

A caregiver can be anyone who provides unpaid care for a

Base 467 100%

45 100%

117 100%

157 100%

148 100%


relative, friend, spouse, companion, or partner 18 years or older who is ill, frail, elderly,

or has a physical, mental, or emotional disability. Unpaid

care may include assisting with personal nee


37127 Zipcode 37128

Zipcode 37129

Zipcode 37130

Not sure 7 1%

2 4%

1 1%

2 1%

2 1%

Yes 129 28%

15 33%

27 23%

46 29%

41 28%

No 331 71%

28 62%

89 76%

109 69%

105 71%

As a current or former caregiver or someone who may provide care in the future, how helpful would the following types of

support be to you? - A. Assistance with providing

transportation

Base 424 100%

41 100%

110 100%

140 100%

133 100%

Not at all helpful 1 29 7%

1 2%

13 12%

7 5%

8 6%

Not very helpful 2 45 11%

5 12%

8 7%

19 14%

13 10%

Somewhat helpful 3 104 25%

11 27%

22 20%

42 30%

29 22%

Very helpful 4 143 34%

13 32%

41 37%

40 29%

49 37%

Extremely helpful 5 103 24%

11 27%

26 24%

32 23%

34 26%


support be to you? - B. Assistance with finding accurate

medical information

Base 425 100%

41 100%

112 100%

139 100%

133 100%


1 2%

9 8%

7 5%

7 5%


4 10%

6 5%

16 12%

14 11%


9 22%

19 17%

30 22%

36 27%


13 32%

48 43%

51 37%

46 35%


14 34%

30 27%

35 25%

30 23%


support be to you? - C. Connecting with other

caregivers in similar situations through a caregiver support

group

Base 417 100%

40 100%

109 100%

139 100%

129 100%


1 2%

14 13%

8 6%

9 7%


10 25%

6 6%

24 17%

19 15%


12 30%

28 26%

50 36%

45 35%


11 28%

46 42%

37 27%

35 27%


6 15%

15 14%

20 14%

21 16%


support be to you? - D. Guidance and help in

understanding medical bills

Base 424 100%

42 100%

110 100%

138 100%

134 100%


2 5%

14 13%

11 8%

7 5%


5 12%

6 5%

14 10%

18 13%


11 26%

19 17%

41 30%

37 28%


12 29%

46 42%

43 31%

49 37%


12 29%

25 23%

29 21%

23 17%


support be to you? - E. Spiritual support and guidance

Base 421 100%

43 100%

109 100%

139 100%

130 100%


6 14%

13 12%

7 5%

12 9%


3 7%

11 10%

15 11%

9 7%


13 30%

21 19%

37 27%

36 28%



37127 Zipcode 37128

Zipcode 37129

Zipcode 37130


9 21%

36 33%

46 33%

38 29%


12 28%

28 26%

34 24%

35 27%


support be to you? - F. Information about available

resources for caregivers in your community

Base 421 100%

43 100%

108 100%

138 100%

132 100%


- -

10 9%

9 7%

6 5%


5 12%

5 5%

12 9%

11 8%


8 19%

16 15%

34 25%

27 20%


17 40%

41 38%

50 36%

56 42%


13 30%

36 33%

33 24%

32 24%


support be to you? - G. Short breaks from your caregiving

tasks

Base 415 100%

41 100%

106 100%

136 100%

132 100%


1 2%

12 11%

11 8%

8 6%


4 10%

7 7%

18 13%

10 8%


9 22%

20 19%

28 21%

32 24%


14 34%

36 34%

49 36%

46 35%


13 32%

31 29%

30 22%

36 27%


support be to you? - H. Assistance in completing government forms and

applications

Base 425 100%

43 100%

110 100%

140 100%

132 100%


1 2%

10 9%

10 7%

10 8%


3 7%

6 5%

13 9%

13 10%


11 26%

16 15%

28 20%

34 26%


13 30%

36 33%

50 36%

33 25%


15 35%

42 38%

39 28%

42 32%

Do you have any grandchildren, including great grandchildren or

step-grandchildren?

Base 440 100%

43 100%

114 100%

145 100%

138 100%

Yes 305 69%

32 74%

76 67%

103 71%

94 68%

No 135 31%

11 26%

38 33%

42 29%

44 32%

Do you help with any of the day-to-day responsibilities of caring for any of your grandchildren,

great grandchildren or step grandchildren?

Base 362 100%

36 100%

89 100%

120 100%

117 100%

Yes 93 26%

10 28%

16 18%

37 31%

30 26%

No 269 74%

26 72%

73 82%

83 69%

87 74%

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

do with grandchildren of all ages

Base 431 100%

40 100%

112 100%

145 100%

134 100%


4 10%

10 9%

3 2%

9 7%


3 8%

4 4%

8 6%

10 7%


5 12%

16 14%

35 24%

31 23%


13 32%

44 39%

56 39%

49 37%



37127 Zipcode 37128

Zipcode 37129

Zipcode 37130


15 38%

38 34%

43 30%

35 26%

If you are or were to become a grandparent, how helpful would you find the following services or information? - B. How to speak to children about issues in their

lives

Base 433 100%

40 100%

112 100%

146 100%

135 100%


5 12%

11 10%

9 6%

12 9%


3 8%

7 6%

18 12%

12 9%


7 18%

21 19%

38 26%

38 28%


16 40%

43 38%

53 36%

46 34%


9 22%

30 27%

28 19%

27 20%

If you are or were to become a grandparent, how helpful would you find the following services or information? - C. Legal rights of

grandparents

Base 431 100%

41 100%

110 100%

145 100%

135 100%


7 17%

15 14%

14 10%

16 12%


1 2%

10 9%

14 10%

13 10%


11 27%

25 23%

34 23%

35 26%


12 29%

30 27%

48 33%

43 32%


10 24%

30 27%

35 24%

28 21%

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

information? - D. Grandparenting in a multicultural family

Base 423 100%

39 100%

107 100%

143 100%

134 100%


14 36%

32 30%

38 27%

30 22%


8 21%

17 16%

31 22%

28 21%


4 10%

24 22%

36 25%

28 21%


9 23%

19 18%

27 19%

34 25%


4 10%

15 14%

11 8%

14 10%


information? - E. Referral services for people raising

grandchildren

Base 425 100%

40 100%

108 100%

143 100%

134 100%


9 22%

26 24%

25 17%

21 16%


7 18%

25 23%

26 18%

27 20%


11 28%

23 21%

45 31%

34 25%


7 18%

19 18%

29 20%

32 24%


6 15%

15 14%

18 13%

20 15%


information? - F. Financial resources for people raising

grandchildren

Base 426 100%

40 100%

109 100%

142 100%

135 100%


9 22%

23 21%

23 16%

23 17%


5 12%

16 15%

20 14%

25 19%


8 20%

26 24%

41 29%

32 24%


11 28%

21 19%

34 24%

31 23%


7 18%

23 21%

24 17%

24 18%


Data by ZipCode

Base Zipcode 37127

Zipcode 37128

Zipcode 37129

Zipcode 37130


information? - G. Support groups for people raising

grandchildren

Base 428 100%

40 100%

110 100%

143 100%

135 100%


11 28%

25 23%

25 17%

24 18%


6 15%

17 15%

26 18%

22 16%


7 18%

20 18%

47 33%

33 24%


10 25%

28 25%

24 17%

34 25%


6 15%

20 18%

21 15%

22 16%


information? - H. How to connect with grandchildren on social media sites like Facebook

or Twitter

Base 427 100%

38 100%

111 100%

145 100%

133 100%


12 32%

26 23%

32 22%

29 22%


5 13%

18 16%

29 20%

22 17%


8 21%

27 24%

34 23%

34 26%


8 21%

23 21%

30 21%

30 23%


5 13%

17 15%

20 14%

18 14%

Would you use any of the following discounts for activities

and events in or near your community? - A. The Theatre at

Patterson Park

Base 462 100%

43 100%

118 100%

154 100%

147 100%

Not sure 80 17%

8 19%

23 19%

31 20%

18 12%

Yes 207 45%

23 53%

55 47%

61 40%

68 46%

No 175 38%

12 28%

40 34%

62 40%

61 41%


and events in or near your community? - B. Old Fort Golf

Club

Base 461 100%

44 100%

117 100%

154 100%

146 100%

Not sure 41 9%

4 9%

13 11%

14 9%

10 7%

Yes 135 29%

15 34%

32 27%

51 33%

37 25%

No 285 62%

25 57%

72 62%

89 58%

99 68%


and events in or near your community? - C. Tennessee

Titans (Football)

Base 465 100%

44 100%

116 100%

155 100%

150 100%

Not sure 51 11%

4 9%

15 13%

17 11%

15 10%

Yes 197 42%

23 52%

49 42%

67 43%

58 39%

No 217 47%

17 39%

52 45%

71 46%

77 51%


and events in or near your community? - D. Nashville

Sounds (Baseball)

Base 463 100%

44 100%

117 100%

155 100%

147 100%

Not sure 56 12%

3 7%

14 12%

23 15%

16 11%

Yes 170 37%

22 50%

40 34%

62 40%

46 31%

No 237 51%

19 43%

63 54%

70 45%

85 58%


and events in or near your community? - E. Live Music

Events

Base 464 100%

44 100%

117 100%

156 100%

147 100%

Not sure 59 13%

6 14%

14 12%

21 13%

18 12%

Yes 304 66%

33 75%

76 65%

101 65%

94 64%



37127 Zipcode 37128

Zipcode 37129

Zipcode 37130

No 101 22%

5 11%

27 23%

34 22%

35 24%


and events in or near your community? - F. Oaklands

Historic House Museum

Base 465 100%

44 100%

117 100%

154 100%

150 100%

Not sure 73 16%

8 18%

19 16%

29 19%

17 11%

Yes 240 52%

24 55%

59 50%

79 51%

78 52%

No 152 33%

12 27%

39 33%

46 30%

55 37%

In the last 12 months, have you accessed the Internet or sent or

received email?

Base 466 100%

44 100%

118 100%

152 100%

152 100%

Yes 364 78%

34 77%

92 78%

129 85%

109 72%

No 102 22%

10 23%

26 22%

23 15%

43 28%

Do you do any of the following activities when you use the

Internet? - A. Send and receive email

Base 411 100%

36 100%

104 100%

143 100%

128 100%

Yes 354 86%

32 89%

90 87%

131 92%

101 79%

No 57 14%

4 11%

14 13%

12 8%

27 21%


Internet? - B. Perform online banking or other financial

services

Base 412 100%

36 100%

104 100%

144 100%

128 100%

Yes 229 56%

25 69%

66 63%

80 56%

58 45%

No 183 44%

11 31%

38 37%

64 44%

70 55%


Internet? - C. Seek information on community events, news, or

schedules

Base 410 100%

36 100%

104 100%

144 100%

126 100%

Yes 292 71%

24 67%

76 73%

110 76%

82 65%

No 118 29%

12 33%

28 27%

34 24%

44 35%


Internet? - D. Buy or make a reservation online for a travel

service, such as an airline ticket, hotel room, or rental car

Base 411 100%

36 100%

103 100%

144 100%

128 100%

Yes 265 64%

27 75%

70 68%

98 68%

70 55%

No 146 36%

9 25%

33 32%

46 32%

58 45%


Internet? - E. Buy a product online, such as books, music,

toys, clothing

Base 412 100%

36 100%

104 100%

144 100%

128 100%

Yes 284 69%

27 75%

75 72%

104 72%

78 61%

No 128 31%

9 25%

29 28%

40 28%

50 39%

Do you do any of the following activities when you use the Internet? - F. Use a social

networking site like Facebook or Twitter

Base 410 100%

35 100%

103 100%

144 100%

128 100%

Yes 182 44%

17 49%

52 50%

61 42%

52 41%

No 228 56%

18 51%

51 50%

83 58%

76 59%

In the last 12 months, have you visited any of AARPs

Internet/Web sites (aarp.org, AARPmagazine.org, etc.)?

Base 454 100%

43 100%

116 100%

152 100%

143 100%

Yes 91 20%

4 9%

28 24%

32 21%

27 19%

No 363 80%

39 91%

88 76%

120 79%

116 81%

How helpful do you find each of the following sources for news and information in your local community? - A. Daily News

Base 457 100%

43 100%

113 100%

154 100%

147 100%


5 12%

11 10%

10 6%

12 8%


Journal Data by ZipCode Base Zipcode

37127 Zipcode 37128

Zipcode 37129

Zipcode 37130


4 9%

12 11%

15 10%

15 10%


8 19%

28 25%

48 31%

43 29%


16 37%

33 29%

48 31%

43 29%


10 23%

29 26%

33 21%

34 23%

How helpful do you find each of the following sources for news and information in your local

community? - B. Murfreesboro Post

Base 432 100%

39 100%

110 100%

142 100%

141 100%


8 21%

30 27%

32 23%

29 21%


4 10%

11 10%

20 14%

22 16%


16 41%

31 28%

50 35%

53 38%


8 21%

26 24%

27 19%

27 19%


3 8%

12 11%

13 9%

10 7%

How helpful do you find each of the following sources for news and information in your local community? - C. Local public

radio(WTML 91.5)

Base 411 100%

41 100%

101 100%

136 100%

133 100%


15 37%

38 38%

44 32%

48 36%


7 17%

24 24%

29 21%

32 24%


11 27%

19 19%

42 31%

25 19%


6 15%

12 12%

19 14%

18 14%


2 5%

8 8%

2 1%

10 8%


community? - D. Local popular radio (WFFH 94.1, WBUZ

102.9)

Base 409 100%

40 100%

102 100%

134 100%

133 100%


16 40%

38 37%

47 35%

51 38%


10 25%

29 28%

31 23%

36 27%


8 20%

18 18%

42 31%

31 23%


5 12%

11 11%

12 9%

9 7%


1 2%

6 6%

2 1%

6 5%

How helpful do you find each of the following sources for news and information in your local community? - E. Other local radio stations (WFCM 91.7,

WBOZ, 104.9)

Base 407 100%

39 100%

102 100%

133 100%

133 100%


14 36%

32 31%

44 33%

49 37%


8 21%

29 28%

32 24%

31 23%


8 21%

20 20%

38 29%

37 28%


4 10%

11 11%

13 10%

8 6%


5 13%

10 10%

6 5%

8 6%


community? - F. Public television (WNPT 8, WCTE 22)

Base 438 100%

39 100%

109 100%

147 100%

143 100%


5 13%

18 17%

21 14%

19 13%


7 18%

15 14%

21 14%

14 10%



37127 Zipcode 37128

Zipcode 37129

Zipcode 37130


14 36%

21 19%

46 31%

41 29%


6 15%

34 31%

39 27%

44 31%


7 18%

21 19%

20 14%

25 17%


community? - G. Local network TV affiliates (WKRN 2, WTVF

5, WNAB 58, WZTV 17, WSMV)

Base 456 100%

43 100%

115 100%

151 100%

147 100%


4 9%

4 3%

5 3%

9 6%


1 2%

6 5%

6 4%

4 3%


10 23%

22 19%

32 21%

22 15%


12 28%

37 32%

49 32%

56 38%


16 37%

46 40%

59 39%

56 38%

AARP Research and Strategic Analysis

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