Table 3 Prioritization of older adults’ needs by population
In general (n = 110) | With disabilities (n = 107) | Living in rural areas (n = 106) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Needs related to adaptation of activities or physical environment | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) |
Accessibility (Having access to meeting places near home and adapted to their health condition) | 59; R5a | 97; R3 | 57; R5 |
Priority 1 | 9 (8.2) | 14 (13.1) | 7 (6.6) |
Priority 2 | 4 (7.3) | 18 (16.8) | 11 (10.4) |
Priority 3 | 24 (21.8) | 19 (17.8) | 14 (13.2) |
Adapted activities (Having access to activities, including volunteering opportunities, suited to their interests, schedule, cost, language and health condition) | 114; R2 | 114; R2 | 49; R6 |
Priority 1 | 17 (15.5) | 21 (19.6) | 7 (6.6) |
Priority 2 | 23 (20.9) | 21 (19.6) | 10 (9.4) |
Priority 3 | 17 (15.5) | 9 (8.4) | 8 (7.5) |
Transportation (Having access to and being informed about transportation options) | 46; R8 | 91; R4 | 185; R1 |
Priority 1 | 4 (3.6) | 10 (9.3) | 36 (34.0) |
Priority 2 | 12 (10.9) | 21 (19.6) | 31 (29.2) |
Priority 3 | 10 (9.1) | 19 (17.8) | 15 (14.2) |
Needs related to initiating activities | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) |
Information (Being informed about available activities and services) | 166; R1a | 40; R6 | 120; R2 |
Priority 1 | 43 (39.1) | 7 (6.5) | 28 (26.4) |
Priority 2 | 17 (15.5) | 5 (4.7) | 12 (11.3) |
Priority 3 | 3 (2.7) | 9 (8.4) | 12 (11.3) |
Identification (Being reached when isolated) | 63; R4 | 32; R8 | 59; R4 |
Priority 1 | 13 (11.8) | 5 (4.7) | 12 (11.3) |
Priority 2 | 9 (8.2) | 5 (4.7) | 13 (4.7) |
Priority 3 | 6 (5.5) | 7 (6.5) | 5 (12.3) |
Personalized approach (Being personally invited and welcomed to activities) | 50; R7 | 36; R7 | 47; R8 |
Priority 1 | 4 (3.6) | 3 (2.8) | 3 (2.8) |
Priority 2 | 13 (11.8) | 10 (9.3) | 12 (11.3) |
Priority 3 | 12 (10.9) | 7 (6.5) | 14 (13.2) |
Needs related to social environment | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) |
Assistance (Being accompanied to activities) | 52; R6a | 139; R1 | 49; R7 |
Priority 1 | 4 (3.6) | 24 (22.4) | 4 (3.8) |
Priority 2 | 14 (12.7) | 25 (23.4) | 11 (10.4) |
Priority 3 | 12 (10.9) | 19 (15.9) | 15 (14.2) |
Support network (Having a social support network) | 75; R3 | 74; R5 | 60; R3 |
Priority 1 | 14 (12.7) | 21 (19.6) | 8 (7.5) |
Priority 2 | 10 (9.1) | 2 (1.9) | 12 (11.3) |
Priority 3 | 13 (11.8) | 7 (6.5) | 12 (11.3) |
Recognition (Being valued and recognized) | 27; R9 | 19; R9 | 10; R9 |
Priority 1 | 2 (1.8) | 2 (1.9) | 1 (0.9) |
Priority 2 | 4 (3.6) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (1.9) |
Priority 3 | 13 (11.8) | 13 (12.1) | 3 (2.8) |