Let’s Pay it Forward and Help Another Blogger!
On Saturday I received an interesting email from Ryan at Inside Assisted Living about an online survey he is conducting on the levels of knowledge, attitudes and preparedness family caregivers have about assisted living. In his words, “this is the only survey of its kind — one that takes a ‘by families, for families’ approach.” (Italics added.)
Who is Ryan?
He is a 36 year old man whose mother had a stroke in 2005 and as a result was thrust into the role of family caregiver overnight. You can read his caregiving story here. I had never heard of Ryan or his blog before, but these words jumped off the page at me:
“While I found much advice on medical conditions and treatment, I found virtually nothing on understanding assisting living. Sure there were some websites that taught you the basics, like “make sure a nurse is on duty” or “make sure the kitchen is clean”. But this is my mom and I wanted far better for her. I wasn’t putting her away, I was giving her assistance.” (Italics added.)
He created his blog to prepare families for the multi-faceted transitions that occur when Golden Oldies move from independent to assisted living. He wants “to share with you some of what I learned in hopes of making it easier for you and your mom, dad, relative or loved one.” Sounds familiar, don’t you think? 
Of course I wanted to help!
What Can You Do?
Ryan released his Family Attitudes and Preparedness Survey on August 7, 2008 and already has over 130 responses! His goal is to collect several hundred responses over the next 30 days. Ryan will be sending out a report by mid-September with the survey results as a way of thanking those who participate. I took the survey, and it took me exactly 15 minutes to complete — time very well spent in my opinion. Won’t you do the same?
“According to the Coalition to Protect Choice in Senior Living (CPCSL), 84 percent of Americans over the age of 50 expect an immediate family member to move into a senior living community within the next 10 years, while 24 percent over the age of 65 expect the same for themselves.”
This is the link to get more details and/or to take the survey: Family Attitudes and Preparedness Survey
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and give Ryan a hand. If you aren’t in the demographic he is surveying, perhaps you can forward this request to friends, relatives or colleagues who are.
Ryan, welcome to the TLeC community!
And thanks in advance from Ryan and myself!
Warmly,
Linda
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Oh Linda,
You make me so proud. That’s what blogging, and life, is all about, paying it forward.
Great job on helping Ryan! I’ll check out his site.
I think I’m not in the demographic he is surveying, but I will forward this to a couple of friends.
Got it bookmarked and will be taking it this weekend. Thanks for the notice, Linda.
Linda, it is quite obvious. You are a gilded sweetheart.
OOPS! Sorry everyone. I erased my thank you comment while I was trying to make heads or tails of SpamKarma2. I have no idea where my comment is now, nor how to get it back. I hope this one posts. Maybe I blacklisted myself!!
I found my thank you comment. So here’s the original . . .
To All of You — You guys ROCK!!! I knew I could count on you!
@ Barbara — You prove once again that you are the Queen when it comes to supporting new (and not-so-new) bloggers! Thanks for checking out Ryan’s site, even though I know you won’t be able to take the survey.
@ SpaceAgeSage — Did you know I had you in mind as I wrote this post? Thanks for taking the survey!
@ Ryan Malone — Well, now I learn your last name, too! You are welcome! I am looking forward to reading the results. Great idea to start on online ad campaign. I’ll be interested in seeing what response you get from that as well. I’ll be in touch.
@ Vered — Thank you so much for your support!
@ Jay — Maybe you should ask Ryan before you say your input isn’t valid from the UK. (Ryan, you llistening?) Are there no assisted living facilities in the UK? Do aging parents move in with their children if they need help or care? Thanks for the good wishes in any event.
@ Al at 7P — Thanks in advance for participating, Al!
@ Davina — I agree that Ryan is young to be in this caregiving role. Thanks for your contribution, too!
@ Writer Dad — You’ve made me totally blush!
Thank you, WD!
Jay -
I would be glad to have your response. The survey seeks to better understand family attitudes and preparedness. I don’t believe that you’ll find any of the questions geographically dependent. Thanks in advance!