Dementia Friendly Tempe: Tempe Government Assessment

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Tempe Government QuestionnaireMonday, June 20, 2016

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Date Created: Thursday, February 04, 2016

42Total Responses

Complete Responses: 42

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Q2: Before you read the 10 warning signs of dementia, how familar were you with them?Answered: 42 Skipped: 0

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Q3: Increasing our community members' knowledge about the warning signs of dementia should be a priority for action in our community.

Answered: 42 Skipped: 0

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Q4: This question asks about your skills interacting with people who have dementia. Indicate your level of agreement with the following statements:


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Q4: This question asks about your skills interacting with people who have dementia. Indicate your level of agreement with the following statements:


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Q5: Have you had personal experience with someone with dementia?Answered: 42 Skipped: 0

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Q6: Indicate your level of agreement with the following statements:Answered: 42 Skipped: 0

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Q7: Our community may have diverse and underserved populations that would benefit from having resources tailored for people with dementia and their families. Indicate your agreement with the following statements:Answered: 42 Skipped: 0

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Q9: List up to five strengths you see in our community for addressing the needs of people living with dementia and their families.

Aware, willing and helpful community, city workers, officers 27Care 7 11Community care centers and living facilities (Pyle, Vihel) 9Public Transportation (Orbit, Dial a Ride) 7Supportive Police and Fire Staff 5Community outreach through hospitals 4Neighborhood Services 4Tempe Library Resources 4Access to health services 3Alzheimer's Association 3Diversity 3Active silver alert program 2Easy to navigate streets 2Smart911 2Tempe Human Services 2Tempe Recreation Division Senior Program 2

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Q10: List up to five gaps you see in our community for addressing the needs of people living with dementia and their families.

Lack of awareness and access 24No formal training to identify and cope with patients 16Additional support for caregivers 11Financial resources 11Designated dementia-friendly events and classes 8More living and care facilities 7Training for staff in public facility and city employees 7Centralized directory with resources for people with dementia 3City directed monitoring solutions 2Emergency care 2Dementia friendly transportation 1Maximizing independent living 1Prioritizing and integration of programs 1Provide legal services to patients 1Waiting lists for in-home services 1

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Q11: Have you had experience while at work with someone with dementia? For example, have you ever interacted with a resident who you knew had dementia or you suspect had dementia?Answered: 42 Skipped: 0

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Q12: List any City of Tempe programs of initiatives you work on that currently provide services or support to people with dementia

Care 7 7Police 2Patient Advocate Services 2Banner Brain Health Program 2Fire Department 2Mental Health court 1Introduction to iPads 1Tempe History Museum programs (museum is available and reaches out to senior living communities) 1City of Tempe Health Insurance for active employees and retirees 1Lockbox Program 1Dementia Friendly 1Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group 1eBooks and Overdrive 1Vial of Life Program 1Facebook for Beginners 1

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Q13: List any City of Tempe programs or initiatives you work on that you believe COULD offer support to people with dementia but currently do not.

iPads & Settings 2Landscape Referral 1Secrets to Getting the Class You Want 1Patient Advocacy Services 1Book Discussions 1Zinio 1Cahill Senior Center 1Memory care tour program(s) / Dementia friendly programs at Tempe History Museum focused on tactile sight, sound, smell experiences that trigger memory and positive feelings 1Code Compliance property clean-up services 1Recreation Services - Communtiy and Recreation Centers 1Computer Basics 1senior programs 1Creative aging grant program 1

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Q14: Where, if anywhere, do you refer community members who may show signs of dementia? If you don't refer or are not sure, leave this answer blank.

Care 7 12Area Agency on Aging 3Police 3Human Services Department 2their primary care provider 2Patient Advocate Services 2Banner Alzheimer’s Institute 2Pyle Center 2Tempe St. Luke's 2EMS 2Hospice of the Valley 1Tempe Public Library 1Senior Adult Independent Living 1Arizona Senior Citizens Law Project 1Council on Aging 1Caregivers Support Groups 124 Hour Senior Help Line (602-264-HELP (4357)) 1HEART Program 1

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Q15: Does your office/department provide its employees with education & training about recognizing dementia and effective dementia friendly communication skills?Answered: 41 Skipped: 1

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Q18: Has your department/office assessed whether its physical environment and public spaces are dementia friendly?


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Q20: Does our community’s disaster plan include contingencies for serving people with dementia?Answered: 24 Skipped: 18

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Q23: Which of the following transportation options currently are available in our community for people with dementia?


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Q26: Would you be interested in helping us create a dementia friendly community?Answered: 42 Skipped: 0

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Q27: If you answered yes to the previous question, how would you like to contribute to making Tempe a dementia friendly community?


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Q29: Should I get in touch with you again to let you know how the project is progressing and how you can best help to ensure our community is becoming dementia friendly?Answered: 41 Skipped: 1

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Dementia Friendly Tempe: Tempe Government Assessment