Client Satisfaction Survey 2007

(21% Response)

1.         I am satisfied with the Meals on Wheels Services that I have received.

100% Yes            0% No     

2.         THE SERVICE I  RECEIVED HELPED ME BY:

            70% allowing me to continue to live at home.

            48% allowing my caregiver to do other things so that he/she can continue to help me.

            28% decreasing my hospital stays and/or trips to the doctor.

            78% increasing my nutritional intake and decreasing my risk of malnutrition.

            67% making me feel less isolated.

            0%  I did not benefit.

            Other_____________________________________________________________

3.         IF LOA DID NOT HELP ME I WOULD HAVE

            34% paid someone to provide the service to me.

            19% moved out of my home.

            41% become malnourished.

            41% become isolated.

            Other. ______________________

4.         THIS SERVICE IMPROVED MY OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE BY GIVING ME

            82% the opportunity to see other people (volunteers and Meals on Wheels staff).

            62% improving my health.

            50% relief from problems that were causing me stress.

            76% the ability to remain independent in my choice environment.

0% did not improve my quality of life.

5.         IF YOU HAD A CONSULT FROM THE LOA DIETICIAN (PHONE OR HOME VISIT)

            (NOTE:  percentages below based on 67 respondents)

            82% I have more knowledge about my diet and what foods I Should eat.

73% I understand the benefits of nutritional supplements (Resource) and use it on a regular basis.

            58% my body weight has become more normal (I have gained or lost appropriately)

            39% my hospitalization and/or doctor visits have decreased.

6.         IF RECEIVE, OR HAVE RECEIVED, BREAKFAST MEALS ON WHEELS (NOTE: percentages below based on 17 respondents)

            71% breakfast made I possible for me to eat more than one meal per day.

59% breakfast provided me with more energy for everyday activities

            94% receiving breakfast made me feel more independent and improved my outlook.

            0% breakfast did not improve my quality of life.

7.         I WOULD RECOMMEND LOA TO OTHER PEOPLE

95% Yes                  0% No