Alzheimer's Community Care

2008 Caregiver Survey


2008 Caregiver Survey Results
The Vice President of Specialized Day Services conducts an annual anonymous caregiver survey to evaluate the quality and impact of services provided in the Specialized Alzheimer’s Day Care Centers. Surveys were mailed to 336 families, and 164 (49%) were returned. According to statisticians, a 10% return is considered good, thus we feel our rate of return was excellent.


Caregiver Responses

• 98% reported that the care their loved one receives at the Specialized Alzheimer’s Day Care Centers is good to excellent.
  
  
• 97% reported that the staff is easy to communicate with.
  
  
• 93% reported that they were satisfied with the Specialized Alzheimer’s Day Care Center hours offered.
  
  
• 92% reported that their loved one’s quality of life has improved by attending the Specialized Alzheimer’s Day Care Center.
  
  
• 90% reported that their (the caregiver’s) quality of life has improved since their loved one began attending the Specialized Alzheimer’s Day Care Center.
  
  
• 63% reported they were aware of the daily activities offered at their Specialized Alzheimer’s Day Care Center location.
  
  
• 93% of caregiver’s surveyed rated the activities program offered at their Specialized Alzheimer’s Day Care Center as good to excellent.
  
  
• 63% reported that they have attended a special event held at their Specialized Alzheimer’s Day Care Center.
  
  
• 96% of caregivers surveyed who have attended a special event at their Specialized Alzheimer’s Day Care Center rated the event as excellent.
  
  
• 77% reported that they read the monthly Care A Gram.
  
  
• 70% reported that their Case Manager completed an in-home assessment during the past year.
  
  
• 84% reported that their Case Manager exhibits professionalism.
  
  
• 85% of caregivers surveyed rated Alzheimer’s Community Care’s Case Management as excellent.