Give us your opinion!

To enhance the public consultation process, citizens can also answer an online questionnaire between May 26 and June 11. The aim of this survey is identical to that of the actual consultation day: to obtain citizens’ opinions on the same issues, themes, and priorities to be included in the forthcoming seniors’ policy.

This survey is intended for Saint-Lambert residents who share a concern for seniors. It takes about 15 minutes to complete. The information collected through this survey will be used strictly for statistical purposes.

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* 1. Do you know what an Age-Friendly Municipality, or AFM (known in French as Municipalité amie des aînés, or MADA) is?

Transportation and Getting Around

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* 2. What is your main means of transportation?

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* 3. Did you know that the City of Saint-Lambert offers free public transit tickets to low-income seniors?

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* 4. Do you use the free public transit tickets?

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* 5. In your view, is it easy and safe for seniors to get around in Saint-Lambert?

  Yes No I don't know
On foot
By bicycle
By car
By public transit

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* 6. What improvement would most help you get around Saint-Lambert more easily?

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* 7. What might motivate you to get around on foot? (Please specify measures that could be taken.)

Housing

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* 8. What type of assistance do you need, or might you eventually need, to help you stay in your house or living accommodation as long as possible? (YOU CAN CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)

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* 9. If your health required you to move, what type of housing would you like to live in? (YOU CAN CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)

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* 10. If you had to move, would you want to stay in Saint-Lambert?

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* 11. If you had to move, would you want to live in a building where there were:

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* 12. What percentage of your income do the costs related to your current home represent?

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* 13. What services are located near you, that is, less than 30 minutes away on foot or approximately 5-10 minutes by car? (YOU CAN CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)

 Leisure Activities and Community Life

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* 14. What are your main activities during your free time? (A MAXIMUM OF 3 ANSWERS ALLOWED)

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* 15. With regard to leisure activities, what infrastructures would you like to see provided in the years ahead? (YOU CAN CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)

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* 16. What factors might encourage you to get involved in leisure activities? (YOU CAN CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)

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* 17. In Saint-Lambert, there are two organizations for seniors. Do you think that only one would be enough?

Valuing Others, Social Participation, and Volunteering

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* 18. Do you do any volunteering?

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* 19. If you answered YES to the previous question, what type of volunteer work do you do? (YOU CAN CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)

Communication

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* 20. When you need information about the services offered by the City of Saint-Lambert, what means do you use to find it? (YOU CAN CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)

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* 21. Generally speaking, do you find the City of Saint-Lambert’s publications easy to read (large-size characters and well-written texts)?

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* 22. How would you like to receive information from the City of Saint-Lambert? (CHOOSE 1 ANSWER ONLY)

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* 23. Do you have access to a computer at home?

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* 24. Do you have an email address?

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* 25. If you answered YES to the previous question, would you like to receive information on the various services or activities designed for seniors or offered in Saint-Lambert, by email?

Outdoor Spaces and Municipal Buildings

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* 26. Which municipal parks, green spaces, or walking paths do you use most often and why?

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* 27. What amenities or services should these parks, green spaces, or walking paths be equipped with, to better meet seniors’ needs? (YOU CAN CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)

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* 28. How frequently do you visit the following municipal buildings?

  1 to 5 times/week 1 to 5 times/month 1 to 10 times/year Never
Library
Multi-purpose centre (81 Hooper Avenue)
Maison Desaulniers
Recreation centre (600 Oak Avenue)
Recreation centre – Indoor pool
Outdoor pools
Eric Sharp Arena
City Hall

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* 29. Would you be in favour of the City of Saint-Lambert financing work to provide a single safe meeting venue that is specially adapted for seniors?

Safety

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* 30. How would you describe your neighbourhood?

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* 31. Have you already heard about safety audits organized by the City of Saint-Lambert concerning the improvement of urban safety?

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* 32. Are you familiar with any of the following programs?

  Yes No
Pair Program (Programme Pair): automated call service that contacts seniors seven days a week to ensure their well-being. Offered by the Centre de Bénévolat de la Rive-Sud.
Emergency alert system: automated call and messaging system that warns residents of emergency situations. Offered by the City of Saint-Lambert.
Special Needs Emergency Help (Secours adapté): a system that helps keep emergency services personnel (police and firefighters) informed about special assistance you may require during an emergency situation. Offered by the Agglomération de Longueuil.
Télé-Bonjour: personalized call service seven days a week to ensure your well-being. Offered by the Saint-Lambert Council for Seniors.

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* 33. If you needed help, who could you rely on? (YOU CAN CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)

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* 34. Did you know that in Saint-Lambert there are public and community organizations that can help you if you need the following?

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To break your isolation
Food assistance (food baskets)
Assistance with housework
Assistance with your personal hygiene
Respite for caregivers

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* 35. Have you ever witnessed (close at hand or from afar) a senior being maltreated?

General Information

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* 36. In which district do you live?

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* 37. What kind of housing do you currently live in?

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* 38. Who do you currently live with?

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* 39. What is your age group?

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* 40. Are you still working?

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* 41. Gender:

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* 42. What is your marital status?

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* 43. What is your country of origin?

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* 44. What is your mother tongue?

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* 45. What expectations do you have of the City of Saint-Lambert?

Thank you for your cooperation.

Need information or help to complete this survey?
Please contact Nadia Beauregard, Coordinator, Community Life and Seniors, at 450 466-3889, ext. 3306.

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