Table 4.
Phase 3—Participants’ Preferences for Long-Term Care Services and Resources (n = 12)
| Preferences | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Leaning Towards (select all that apply) | ||
| Asking a family member to be my/their caregiver | 4 | 33.3% |
| Using services at the senior center | 3 | 25.0% |
| Hiring a home health aide | 2 | 16.7% |
| Hiring a personal aide, e.g., “companion” | 4 | 33.3% |
| Moving into senior housing | 1 | 8.3% |
| Moving into an assisted living facility | 3 | 25% |
| Moving into a nursing home | - | - |
| Moving into a continuing care retirement community | 1 | 8.3% |
| What community services are you interested in using? (select all that apply) | ||
| Transportation Support—buses, trains, taxis, or shuttles to the hospital, stores | 7 | 87.5% |
| Respite Care—temporary care to let the caregiver have a break | 10 | 83.3% |
| Groceries and Meals—grocery delivery, Meals on Wheels, dinners at the senior center | 8 | 66.7% |
| Social Activities—senior center programs, museum passes, movies, organized day trips | 9 | 75.0% |
| Volunteering—opportunities to mentor, teach, or share your skills and wisdom | 6 | 50.0% |
| Spiritual support—churches and spiritual programs that support aging | 5 | 62.5% |
| Exercise—classes for strength, aerobics, balance, yoga | 10 | 83.3% |
| Learning—classes at the senior center, library, and local colleges | 8 | 66.7% |