Life Center 2015 Caregiver Survey Relationship of Caregiver

Life Center 2015 Caregiver Survey

Relationship of Caregiver to Participant Other 9% Spouse 17% Child 39% Parent 35% Spouse Sibling Parent Child Other

Age of Participants 90+ 4% 80 -89 22% 21 -29 13% 30 -39 9% 40 -49 9% 70 -79 30% 50 -59 9% 60 -69 4% 21 -29 30 -39 40 -49 50 -59 60 -69 70 -79 80 -89 90+

Age of the Caregivers 30 -39 4% 70 -79 22% 60 -69 22% 40 -49 17% 50 -59 35% 21 -29 30 -39 40 -49 50 -59 60 -69 70 -79 80 -89

Length of Attendance 4+ years 22% 2 -3 yr 9% 1 -4 wks 7% 1 -6 mon 35% 1 1/2 -2 yr 6 -12 mon 9% 9% 1 -1 1/2 yr 9% 1 -4 wks 1 -6 mon 6 -12 mon 1 -1 1/2 yr 1 1/2 -2 yr 2 -3 yr 4+ years

Number of Hours per Day 2 -4 h 4% 4 -6 h 13% 8 -10 h 65% 6 -8 h 17% 0 -2 2 -4 h 4 -6 h 6 -8 h 8 -10 h

Number of days attended weekly 1 7% 5 33% 4 27% 2 13% 3 20% 1 2 3 4 5

Are hours of operation convenient? somewhat 4% very con. 96% very con. somewhat som inc. Very incon.

How did you find out about us? doctor 13% Other 35% friends 43% family 9% Newsp. pharmacy Hospital doctor family friends Other

Would you recommend the Life Center to others? Yes 100%

If your family member has attended for less than six months, what improvements have you seen since they began attending the Center? 12 10 verbal interaction 100% social interaction 100% Overall demeanor 100% overall mood 100% 8 6 4 2 0 very impr. sw imp. no imp.

SO that means… s/w 56% very much 44% very much s/w none 100% of the caregivers reported that there was some improvement after the Participant had attended less than 6 months….

Improvements noted after attending more than 6 months? 9 8 7 initiates social int. 6 90% red. Anxiety/stress/ anger 100% 5 Self-esteem 100% 4 demeanor 100% 3 Mood/wellbeing 100% social interaction 2 1 0 very sw imp. no imp. 100%

99% of Caregivers reported continued improvements after attending more than 6 months none 1% s/w 44% very much 55% s/w none

If the Participant did not attend the Life Center, would you expect declines? 12 10 general health 8 physical condition verbal interactions 6 emtional wellbeing 100% 95% stress/anxiety/confusion 89% 100% social interaction 4 sleeping habits 2 0 very much s/w none 61%

95% of Caregivers answered there would be some declines if the person was not attending none 5% very much s/w 52% very much 43% s/w none

Improvements seen in the last 6 months? 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 very imp s/w/ imp no impr reduced confusion 75% improved memory/recall 77% strength 73% stamina 73% physical mvmt aility 73% sleeping habits 84%

61% of caregivers indicated some improvement in those areas no impr 39% very imp. 32% S/W imp. 29%

Improvements noted after attending more than six months? 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 reduced confusion 62% strength 70% stamina 62% physical mvmt aility 70% pr no im p. w /im s/ ve ry im p. sleeping habits 62% adl (grooming, eating, 62% etc. ) household activites 47% memory/recall 62%

61% of caregivers noted some improvements after attending more than 6 months no impr 39% very imp. 32% s/w/imp. 29% very imp. s/w/imp. no impr

12 I have talked with the center staff about 10 8 medical /prof services 92% medication/health concerns 96% support during stress times 6 96% financial asst. for LC 87% 4 education/materials 74% con. CG 2 behavioral/emotion 92% al concerns 0 often occas rarely never

89% of caregivers surveyed have used the staff as a resource never 12% rarely 15% occas 47% often 26% often occas rarely never

20 Using LC services, caregiver was able to: Return to work/focus on work 18 16 14 12 10 run errands/person respon 100% engage in leisure/social act. 91% Financial asst. for Center 8 6 100% 94% give more time to own 100% hc/personal nds. 4 2 leave stw area for work/pers res. 0 yes s/w no 87%

96% reported some benefit for themselves since using LC services no 4% s/w 10% yes 86% s/w no

Since using the center have you experienced improvements in your life? 25 20 sleeping habits 79% getting sick less 64% daily physical 100% tiredness/exhaustion 100% enjoyment in work/personal int feel more supported /apprec 100% CG mental/emotional WB 100% 15 10 5 0 very impr. s/w imporv. no imporv. 100%

96% of caregivers reported some improvements since using LC services s/w 10% no 4% yes 86% yes s/w no

Overall, are you satisfied with the Center’s: 25 23 Staff 100% Helpfulness 100% friendliness availability 20 overall approach to safety 100% quality of care for LO 100% services offered 100% 92% activities 15 hours of operation 10 5 0 very satis. s/w satis. not satis. cleanliness 96% cost of service 96%

Any Suggestions? Yes 9% Yes No No 91%