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Bank of British Columbia Division of Hongkong Bank of Canada 42) ALMOST ALL North Yancouver City seniors want to remain on the North Shore, and a majority live alone, believe themselves to be in good health, and do not have any major housing or transportation problems, according ‘to a recent survey. Seniors 55 years old or more took part in the comprehensive survey that questioned them primarily on housing issues but also on the related issues of ser- vices and transportation. Housing is useless unless it has convenient and appropriate ser- vices and transportation, explain- ed survey volunteer David Carter. Since detailed information from the 1991 Canadian census is not yet available, survey organizers with the Lionsview Seniors’ Plan- ning Society (LSPS) modelled their geographic sampling on tke 1986 census, said Carter, who ad- ded up the numbers in preparation for a report that will be compiled by the LSPS. He stressed that the statistics quoted are preliminary findings of one portion of the survey. A full report on the city results will be presented to North Vancouver Ci- ty Council in September. LSPS plans to survey North Vancouver District seniors in September and West Vancouver in 199: Of the 185 people who an- swered the 64-question survey, 30% were men and 70% were women. It found that 57% live alone, and of these 86% are women. People were asked about what kind of home they have, its value, and the cost of maintzining the home. Of those that own their own homes, 13% said that they have problems meeting their housing costs. But that figure jumps to 28% with renters. Asked if they have difficulties managing in their current home, 41% said yes, but Clark said these problems were not major ones. Typical were problems with stairs, kitchen cupboards that are’ too housing complex, By Pamela Lang Features Reporter high, space. He said when they asked about . the future, the survey ran into difficulty. ‘It’s hard to get people to think that way,”’ he said; they seem to think that their health will remain as it is. However, 30% said they were thinking about moviag. Of those, well over half said they would ex- pect to move within the next two years. When asked where they would want to move to, 56% said they ‘want to stay ‘in North Vancouver City and 89% said they want to stay on the North Shore. Of the 70% who said they are not ‘thiaking of moving, 46% said they would stay in the city if they had to move and 95% said they . would not want to leave the North Shore. “They like it where they are,’’ he said, adding that some surveyed are already in a seniors’ but those in long-term care were excluded since they are not likely to move to a different kind of facility. The respondents considered themselves to be in good or ex- cellent health in 76% of the cases, while their spouses were said to be marginally healthier. Some respondents said they needed help around the home, but most aiso said that they get the help they need. Some examples of these were: 40% said they needed help doing heavy cleaning, 28% needed help with repairs, and 19% said they were unable to manage the yard work alone. . : Of those that needed help with yard work, 82% said‘ they get it 15% OFF DRY CLEANING ANY DAY SENIORS! The Whistler Experience . . Whistler Classical Music Festival FULLY ESCORTED + ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS . 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Even though, according to the 1986 census, they surveyed only 3% of the senior population in North Vancouver City, Clark said the results will be statistically accurate within 6.2% of the totals that would have been achieved by surveying all city seniors. Although the surveyors are not generally looking for more sespondents in the city, LSPS housing chairperson Sheila Gilmour said they fell short of the number of younger men who were -surveyed, Carter added that they would be interested in hearing from 55- to 65-year-old men who live in North Vancouver City, particular- ly if they live in the Moodyville area (south of Keith Road and east of St. Davids Avenue). He said the response from par- ticipanis was ‘‘remarkable,”’ ad- ding that 96% were williug to reveal their income sources and 90% gave their income level. These questions are often left unanswered, even on anonymous questionnaires like this one. : Gilmour expressed her apprecia- tion to‘*the people. who par- ticipated in the survey, saying they were very meticulous and thorough in filling out the lengthy questionnaire. She said the survey’ takes from one-half: to .three- quarters of an hour to complete. For more information, call 985-3852. Loe, ale TWO DAY FESTIVAL INCLUDES: © Deluxe motorcoach transportation. — « First class accoramodation at a Whistler Village hotel. « The services of specially trained Festiva] Hosts. « Entertainment, special attractions and tours. « Arrangements ty attend all outdoor and indoor scheduled performances. + Fully escorted trip to the top of Whistler Mountain aboard the “Whistler Express” goadola. « Special seating arrangements and entrance tothe Mountaintop. Concent given by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. + Afternoon tea. + All gratuities and taxes (including GST). $139. oo e per persona