Some Results from Focus Groups with Durham Seniors

2009

3 locations

52 Participants

Wellness

“We want to do things from a holistic point of view….

stay out of the doctor’s office.”

Wellness

Keep your body active and you’ll feel much better….”

Wellness

“Health care providers focus solely on the immediate…no follow-up”

“For example…people with diabetes not given the whole understanding of nutrition….”

Healthcare Management

“You have to be informed that the services and things are available, and should be reminded….”

Healthcare Management

“I want to know who to call besides my doctor if I have nightmares or dreams. I told the doctor and she didn’t believe me. Who else can I call?”

Healthcare Management

“The doctor did not give me time to talk to him. He said ‘ya…ya..ya..” but he doesn’t listen. They should not be in such a hurry.”

Healthcare Management

“Sometimes when you go to the doctor’s office, these younger people are not accustomed to older people….We move a little slower, take longer to get up. Their interpersonal skills could be improved….”

Falls prevention

“The Senior Center has a Tai Chi class and yoga class. He took the Tai chi class and felt it helped tremendously…

Falls prevention

“Where can you get information about how not to fall?”

Medication Management

Medication management

“Where can you get information about how not to fall?”

Transition between Home and Hospital

“Too many doctors involved…”

Transition between Home and Hospital

“When they are releasing you they do a better job than when you visit the clinic.

This is good - -they spend the time with you. Either the doctor or the nurse will spend the time explaining things when you are ready to leave”

Acknowledgements

Durham Parks and Recreation Center Administration on Aging Numerous websources for photographs WebMD Ethan Levine, focus group coordinator Durham seniors and healthcare providers for

participating in focus groups