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Department of Human Services
117 East Fifth Street
P.O. Box 100
Washburn, WI 54891-0100
Telephone (715) 373-6144 Fax (715) 373-6130
Email: baycodhs@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
________________________________________________________________________________________
FROM: Carrie Linder, Aging and Disability Services Manager
DATE: August 12, 2024
RE: Meeting Notice
The Bayfield County Department of Human Services Transportation Coordinating Committee will
meet on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 at 3 p.m. This meeting will originate in conference room A in the
lower level of the Courthouse, with remote participation available via Microsoft Teams or telephone:
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Notice is hereby given, in the event the standing committee does not have a quorum, the County
Board Chair or Vice Chair may act as an ex officio member (County ordinance, Chapter 3, section 2-3-
1(c)).
Any person wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodations should
contact the Department of Human Services at 715-373-6144, extension 110, at least 24 hours before
the scheduled meeting time so appropriate arrangements can be made.
The agenda includes: Approval of the June 10th, 2024 draft meeting minutes; Member
reappointment and appointment recommendations to the Transportation Coordination
Committee; Approval of Forward Horizons WI DOT 5310 application, Find Your Own Driver
Program implementation status update; Aging Plan Survey Responses; Future meeting dates;
Adjournment.
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Dennis Pocernich, County Board Chair
Lynn Divine, County Clerk
Human Services Board
Elizabeth Skulan, BCDHS Director
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Department of Human Services
117 East Fifth Street
P.O. Box 100
Washburn, WI 54891-0100
Telephone (715) 373-6144 Fax (715) 373-6130
Email: baycodhs@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION COORDINATING COMMITTEE
RE: August 20, 2024 A&D Transportation Coordinating Committee Meeting
Dear Committee Members:
Please be advised that the next Transportation Coordinating Committee Meeting will be held on
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 3pm in conference room A/lower level of the courthouse with
remote access available via Microsoft Teams or telephone.
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Notice is hereby given, in the event the standing committee does not have a quorum, the
County Board Chair or Vice Chair may act as an ex officio member (County ordinance, Chapter
3, section 2-3-1 (c)).
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Discussion and Possible Action – Review and approval of the June 10th, 2024 meeting
Carla Becker (Vice Chairman) Carrie Linder Perri Campbell
Jeff Benton Sue Rosa
Any person planning to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodations, should
contact the Department of Human Services at 715-373-6144, at least 24 hours before the scheduled
meeting time, so appropriate arrangements can be made.
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3. Discussion and Possible Action – Review and consideration of recommendation for
reappointment of Perri Campbell for a two-year term.
4. Discussion and Possible Action – Review and consideration of recommendation for
reappointment of Carla Becker for a one-year term.
5. Discussion and Possible Action – Review and consideration of recommendation for
appointment of Alice Evenson for a three-year term.
6. Discussion and Possible Action – Review and consideration of recommendation for
appointment of Jake Benson for a three-year term.
7. Discussion and Possible Action – Review and consideration of recommendation for
appointment of Shari Nutt for a three-year term.
8. Discussion and Possible Action – Review and consideration of approval for Forward
Horizons WIDOT 5310 applications for replacement vehicle.
9. Find Your Own Driver Program Implementation-status report.
10. Aging Plan Survey Responses review
11. Future meetings.
12. Motion or Chair Statement to Adjourn.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Carrie Linder
Aging and Disability Services Manager
c: Bayfield County DHS Transportation Coordinating Committee Members
Mr. Mark Abeles Allison, County Administrator
Bayfield County Department of Human Services Board
Lynn Divine, Bayfield County Clerk
Bayfield County Department of Human Services Managers
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BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION COMMITTEE (TCC) MEETING MINUTES
Courthouse Conference Room A & Remote*
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 3:30 pm
Committee Members Present: Carrie Linder, Sue Rosa* and Perri Campbell*.
Others Present: Pat Daoust*-Bay Area Rural Transit (BART) and Nina Bucher (Support Staff).
Introductions and Call to order: Linder determined there was a quorum and acting as Chair for
the meeting, called the meeting to order at 3:32.
Nomination/election of Committee Chair: Rosa made a motion to table Chair/Vice Chair
elections until the Committee makeup is reorganized. Campbell seconded, motion carried.
Minute Approval: Linder asked for changes or a motion to approve the 10/02/23 TCC meeting
minutes. Campbell made a motion, Linder seconded. Motion carried.
Member Terms: Linder relayed that following Department policy, committee membership terms are
three years and members appointment dates should be staggered. Members are able to serve two
three-year terms before applying for re-appointment by the Human Services Board. Linder asked
Campbell if she would serve from 6/2024-2030 and Campbell said yes.
Member Recruitment: Linder expressed the need to recruit more members and shared a Greater
WI Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR) document regarding transportation committees. The article
suggested several categories/groups to locate potential members. The committee brainstormed and
came up with several possibilities that Linder will reach out to and places to post the openings such
as the message board on the BART bus. Shari Nutt*, the mobility manager from BART joined the
meeting.
2024 Project Status: Daoust shared April & May ridership numbers that were comprised of
roughly 80% elderly/disabled target groups. He relayed it is challenging to arrange rides to surgeries
when the timing/schedule is not known until the night before. Linder added that by shifting ride
requests to Shari Nutt with BART first has relieved the County Volunteer Driver Program Coordinator’s
workload. If Shari cannot arrange a ride through the BART programs, then a referral is made to the
County Volunteer Driver Program. Most of the requests coming through are to the Twin Ports. Linder
stated she plans to have the “Find Your Own Driver” program running by the 3rd quarter of this year
that will focus on out-of-county travel.
Future Meeting dates and time: Linder will set the next meeting dates on Tuesdays in August,
October, and November.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 4:19 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by,
Nina Bucher
Minutes are subject to
change before approval
at next TCC meeting
Citizen Committee Member Application
Citizens interested in serving on any county committee should complete and submit
this form.
First Name Alice
Last Name Evenson
Address1 420 Ellis Avenue
Address2 Field not completed.
City Ashland
State WI
Zip 54806
Are you a Bayfield County
Resident?
No
Have you previously served
on a county committe,
board or commission?
Yes
If yes, which committee,
board or commission?
Aging and Disability Advisory Committee
Home Phone Field not completed.
Cell Phone 715-209-4039
Email Address benevolencemanager@thebrickministries.org
Date 08/09/24
What City/Town/Village are
you a Resident of?
Committee Transportation Coordinating Committee
List of Qualifications I am the Benevolence Manager at The BRICK Ministries in
Ashland. We provide services to individuals and families in
both Ashland and Bayfield Counties. Several of the clients we
serve are part of the aging and disabled community in Bayfield
County.
Forward Horizons INC
422 3rd Street W, STE 114
PO Box 466
Ashland, WI 54806
Phone: (715) 685-1224
FAX: (715) 685-1223
www.forwardhorizons.org
August 8, 2024
Dear Mrs. Linder,
Forward Horizons is applying for the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation’s 5310 grant. We are requesting one replacement
wheelchair accessible vehicle.
We are hoping to expand the availability of transportation services to
people with disabilities by adding a vehicle to our fleet as we consistently
turn away requests for transportation due to our oldest existing vehicle
requiring excessive repairs. If this grant is successful and a replacement
vehicle is put into service, our ability to serve our community in Bayfield
and Ashland Counties will be greatly increased.
We request that the subject of our application for the DOT 5310 grant be
added to your upcoming Bayfield County Transportation Coordinating
Committee meeting agenda.
Sincerely,
Leslie Wilson
Co-Director
Forward Horizons INC
715-685-1224
Bayfield County
Human Services Aging Plan
Hard Copy Surveys
for Future Planning
2025-2027
153 Total Hard Copy Respondents
Theresa LaChappelle, UW-Madison Extension Bayfield County Office Manager
72
44
30
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
More Important Less Important Not Important Blank
Alternative transportation options
Q1_1
153 Responses
74
47
27
5
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
More Important Less Important Not Important Blank
Understanding technology, internet access
Q1_2
153 Responses
109
24
14
6
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
More Important Less Important Not Important Blank
Access to healthy food
Q1_3
153 Responses
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
More Important Less Important Not Important Blank
In home care In home care
Q1_4
153 responses
66
43 40
4
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
More Important Less Important Not Important Blank
Help with social isolation and loneliness
Q1_5
153 Responses
79
41
28
5
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
More Important Less Important Not Important Blank
Help understanding Medicare and drug plan choices
Q1_6
153 Responses
66
43 40
4
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
More Important Less Important Not Important Blank
Ways to keep fit and healthy
Q1_7
153 Responses
45
21
5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
More Important Less Important Not Important
Help with home repairs and maintenance
Q1_8
153 Responses
76
30
42
5
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
More Important Less Important Not Important Blank
Affordable housing options
Q1_9
153 Responses
73
45
32
3
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
More Important Less Important Not Important Blank
Support for family caregivers
Q1_10
153 Responses
76
44
28
5
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
More Important Less Important Not Important Blank
Brain health/dementia
Q1_11
153 Responses
98
35
14
6
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
More Important Less Important Not Important Blank
Scams and fraud
Q1_12
153 Responses
88
42
19
4
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
More Important Less Important Not Important Blank
Understanding legal documents
Q1_13
153 Responses
111
17 21
4
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
More Important Less Important Not Important Blank
Access to timely medical care
Q1_14
153 Responses
Q1A
Please share other important issues that you believe are facing older adults in Bayfield County:
More Senior Meals in Iron River, Delta, Brule Area
Need another community worker
Entertainment
Good Food
Multigenerational programs to help seniors and kids ie - living history and life sciences
2x class on CPR - could use
Options for senior assisted living RCACs
Q2
What SERVICES or IDEAS would make Bayfield County a more ENJOYABLE place to live for older adults?
More apartments to rent
Expand Fig leaf to handle furniture Appliances, sporting goods etc.
More cultural activities and events to attend locally to Iron River
Community meals
It's pretty good now
Coordinated services administered by 1 entity
Fix Roads
Local "Paper" delivery to USPS boxes
Transportation, Less expensive options, health care
Hard for me to identify at this time. My quality of life is excellent other than the simple maladies of aging and only so much
government can do to mitigate.
A way to reliably communicate - newspaper, radio blog, etc., other than just phones
More social gatherings
Public transportation
More corn hole games and other inclusive outdoor games
Q2
What SERVICES or IDEAS would make Bayfield County a more ENJOYABLE place to live for older adults?
Reliable medical ambalance
Public transportation
More rural transporatation options and senior activities
I love Bayfield County - Especially Cable!
Better Transportation!
Senior Center
Food healthy availability
More available housing when can't live in one original home when it becomes too much to care for. More in home care,
and transportation.
Re-up the classes the tech school supported. People need to be more informed about current bus services.
Transportation and to the door shuttle
Affordable housing
Better EMS Support for local services
Local news
Affordable senior housing, have more activities such as a coffee social hour classes in local communities, home
maintenance - yard work and home repair, and transportation for appointments
Better transportation options for those who don't drive. Better availability of independent/assisted living options
Massage Therapy
More interactive social, educational, and activity events at the library, club, or local chruches
Folk dancing, book reader to a group, small garden space, computer classes
Affordable internet and more doctors
More "get together" for us oldsters. The social benefits are felt by all of us!
More community events for seniors
CPR Classes
A senior center or someone who would plan events or outings for senior citizens
Q2
What SERVICES or IDEAS would make Bayfield County a more ENJOYABLE place to live for older adults?
Group fitness like line dancing
Social gatherings - Card/Game Days once or twice a week.
Place for game get togethers
Senior lunches continued, more senior housing
More affordable Alternative means of transport
RCAC-CBRF's Apartment style assisted living options for seniors who need less than full care, like Med management,
meals, help with bathing.
Online library services
Have an enrichment program center in Washburn. Lots of us have to find rides to go to Ashland.
Good variety
People that drive could go home coffee and pie
Cheaper housing, utilities, food, auto repairs
Housing
Easier transportation options, medical care, and social activities. Safer shopping environments
Field trips for older people
Social activities
More classes available in town (Barnes) exercise arts and crafts tech and finance
Bussing to hospital and clinics
67
71
15
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Yes No Blank
Do you live alone?
Q3
153 Reponses
125
9
19
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Yes No Blank
Do you have enough support and/or resources you need to live safely and
independently at home?
Q4
153 Responses
Q4A
If you answered no, please explain why you do not have enough support and/or resources:
It is hard to keep up my home by myself
I would like another community worker
My son works fulltime. I am alone a lot
Right now okay. I have my husband. If I lose him there goes my support system.
I need help lifting and cleaning
Lifting and carrying
Lonesome
However, assistance with household repairs would help greatly.
Caregiver no relief when recovering from injury
36
0
117
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Yes No Blank
Do you care and/or support another person?
Q5
153 Responses
23
19
5
3
1
0
5
10
15
20
25
For my spouse or partner.For an older adult (age 60
or older)
For another adult, who is
not my spouse, partner,
or child.
For my adult child with a
disability
Other
I care for and/or support the following people:
Q6
51 Responses
8
13
12
6
9
8
9
5
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
Training on
advocating for
my loved one
Resource guide
for caregivers
Opportunities
to take care of
yourself while
caregiving
Respite care Support Group Financial
Support
Assistance
advocating with
healthcare
/insurance
Coaching on
talking to family
about sharing
the burden
If you are providing unpaid care and or support, what would be helpful to you?
Q7
(Check all that apply.)
37 Responses
41 42
54
59
36 34 35
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Facebook Websites Newspaper News Station Radio Station Other Blank
Where do you find information on local programs, news, etc.?
Q8
(Check all that apply)
301 Responses
22
16
32
28
20
35
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
1- Not Very 2-Somewhat 3-Neither way 4-Comfortable 5-Very Comfortable Blank
How comfortable are you with using technology?
Q9
153 Repsonses
101
60
47 48
20 23
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Smartphone Laptop Tablet Desktop computer None Blank
Which of the following devices do you currently use?
Q10
(Check all that apply)
299 Responses
114
85
62 68 62
46
59
36
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
What activities do you typically use technology for?
Q11
(Check all that apply)
418 Responses
Q12A
Other challenges that I face when using technology are:
I have no computer 1
Scams 1
Ability to shop - No ability to go to store 1
Hackers 1
Internet services not affordable 1
NONE HATE IT. 1
My laptop is having problems updating and needs work 2
Difficulty understanding how to use devices that involves more beyond the basics
Don't understand any of it 1
Do not receive nor can I send messages! I cannot connect my password since Neverdo took over. 1
N/A 1
Total 11
100
24
67
53
25
12 10
40
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
What are the main challenges you face when using technology?
Q12
(Check all that apply)
231 Responses
77
59
17
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Yes No Blank
Do you know the elected officials who represent you?
Q13
153 Responses
33
51
44
25
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Very Comfortable Somewhat Comfortable Not Comfortable Blank
How comfortable are you contacting your elected officials?
Q14
153 Responses
Q15
What would help you feel more confident about communicating with your elected officials about aging issues?
Help us more to afford things like housing 1
Phone numbers 1
Email 4
P.O. mail 1
Involved w/ Democrats of Douglas County. 1
Give us more benefits 1
Face to Face Meetings/Town mtgs /visit/ meetings/ home visits/ 9
Meeting at my house or the Cable Café 1
More outreach; they act like they don't want to be bothered. 1
Knowing who they are/More information about who my elected officials are and best ways to contact them. 2
No change needed 3
Community needs especially housing, medical care, nutritional food 1
Info from them on what they are doing 1
A local representative-most are located in a large city-having not much contact with small towns. Not comfortable contacting
state elected officials, but somewhat comfortable contacting local elected officials. 1
A follow-up email or letter 1
Better officials 1
Pamphlets 1
Ability to see what local new elected officials vote for. 1
What are their views, 1
If they didn't send a form letter as an answer 1
Get rid of the domestic terrorist -Donald Trump 1
I'm not on top of elderly issues. I feel females are not listened to anyway. What the he-- do we know about anything? 1
That they be open and welcoming to new ideas. 1
Accessible phone #'s that lead to people not machines. 1
Hope they know what is going on. 1
If they actually listened without being patronizing. 1
Don't Know 1
That they are not doing enough to support people in rural areas. 1
Total 42
Q16_A
What are other types of housing do you think you or someone in your household will need in the next 5 years?
In 5 years I still plan to be independent. Right? 2
Nothing I hope 4
Not Sure 1
Senior Housing 1
I have medical issues 1
Senior Housing 1
Total 10
80
32
9 16
8 4 7 1
24
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Within the next five years, do you think you or someone in your household will need:
Q16
(Chhose all that apply)
181 Responses
100
17 23 29 28
20 16
1 5 5
49
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
What current factors might cause you to move in the next five years:
Q17
(Choose all that apply)
293 Responses
1 1
5
1 1
2
1 1 1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Lack of health
care
Weather,
Winter too
long!!!
None /
Never!/no No /
Nothing /We
are staying /
Physical care
needs
Closer to
medication
and Doctor
up keep of
home - inside
and outside /
My house
concerns
I have special
interests no
one cares
about.
Flooding,
tornado,
earthquake
House we're
in is too big
What other factors might cause you to move in the next 5 years?
Q17A
14 Responses
Q18A
What else would you like us to know about you
Handicapped appliances necessary 1
Member of the LGBTQ+ community 2
A person with a disability 1
Have family in Bayfield 1
80-Work parttime 1
Year-Round resident of Douglas County 2
Total 8
138
121
13 18
6 4 2
15
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
Please tell us more about yourself.
Q18
(Choose all that apply)
317 Responses
1
3
1 2
14
7
5 4 4
30
1 1
6
15
1
18
29
1
10
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
54527 54806 54814 54820 54821 54827 54832 54843 54844 54847 54849 54854 54856 54865 54872 54873 54891 54892 Blank
What is your zip code?
Q19
153 Responses
5
14
9
23
12 13
30
7
13
4
21
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
B BN BU CB CO GS IR JB PW SL TO Blank
Response ID
Q20
153 Responses
81
28
8
36
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Congregate Meal (Senior
Dining)
Meals on Wheels Both Blank
Please indicate which program you participate in.
Q21
153 Responses
41
49
63
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Yes No Blank
Have you noticed any improvments in you overall health or energy level?
Q22
153 Responses
6
1
21
25
51 49
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1 2 3 4 5 Blank
How does the ENP fit into your life?
Q23
153 Responses
8
3
15 17
61
49
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 2 3 4 5 Blank
How important is social interaction?
Q24
153 Responses
7 5
15
18
53 55
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1 2 3 4 5 Blank
How satisfied are you with the level of social interaction provided through the
ENP?
Q25
153 Responses
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Yes No Blank
Do you feel that participating in the ENP helps alleviate feelings of loneliness?
Q26
153 Responses
Q27
What additional services or activities would you like to see offered alongside the meal program?
Free rides to doctor appointments, etc. Increase variety Info on healthy food
More frequent meals in the Delta-Iron River-
Brule Area Serve what is listed in the handout Senior exercise program
Morning coffee every day open to all old folks Send what on menu - Maybe increase budget for food
A local gym with weight and machines for
exercises Add sweets more often I'm not sure
Reminder of appointments and directions to
fill my pillbox.
Have them twice a week and provide
rides
Not sure, BP and BS check, PT exercises, cane
making
Games Massage Activities, Outings
Place your table (registration table) a little
away from the door. Sometimes it gets
congested there-Also have 2 people at
register table.
Need some way to facilitate meeting
and people tend to sit with people they
already know. Hard for new people to
meet others.
Need some way for elders can get to stores,
businesses, etc - car pools, method to travel-
Information for seniors Rides to Dr. BP and BS check
Anything Canning classes, PT exercises
Opportunities for part time paid employment
What would be nice is not having so
many high carb meals Maybe more card games? Hobby interests?
I'm attempting to convey the importance of
the meal program to other older adults.
There's a stigma to "old people meals." If we
all had Cable's service with La16Woods
Wonderful
Dancing - line, old time
Speakers RE: Current events,
Newsworthy things, Brief talks
Maybe some travel riders to be watched in
group & discussion
community gardens with raised garden
beds.
Continued fun games to interact with those at
some table. The food boxes are wonderful. Toenail cutting. Mani/Pedis.
Some fo the programs/entries given at other
locations in the county Health/Wellness/Nutrition
Dietary-Grocery sharing, Menu planning, eat
at each other's houses.
Larger print everything! Better Food. cane making
Better internet Afternoon cards/games/Bingo
Would be nice to go for coffee closer than
miles away.
Enrichment center in Washburn.
A place to post activities that are
available. Weekly visitor
Senior social gatherings or trips Exercise of some sort
What types of activities would you like to participate in?
Q28_A
Other
Online presentations 1
None/NA 4
Community Info 1
Grocery ideas/meal planning 1
Sing songs 1
Comp 1
Nutrition education should correspond with food offered in meals- limited sugar and salt, more fiber, less
processed food, etc. 1
Dancing 1
Importance of lower sugar and salt contents in a diet. 1
Total 12
67
30 32 34
85
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Written Materials Puzzles/ Games Speakers and food
samples
Cooking demonstrations
and taste testing
Blank
What types of activities would you like to participate in?
Q28
248 Responses
Bayfield County
Human Services Aging Plan
Online Survey
for Future Planning
2025-2027
129 Total Online Respondents
Theresa LaChappelle, UW-Madison Extension Bayfield County Office Manager
1
Q1 - Please rank the following issues facing older adults in Bayfield
County.
Alternative transportati...Understanding technology...Access to healthy food In home care
Help with social isolati...Help understanding Medic...Ways to keep fit and hea...
Help with home repairs a...Affordable housing options Support for family careg...
Brain health/dementia Scams and fraud Understanding legal docu...Access to timely medical...
More Important Less Important Not Important
0
50
Q1_1 - Alternative transportation options
Choice Count
More Important Less Important Not Important
0
50
68
27
1
Q1_2 - Understanding technology, internet access
96 Responses
Choice Count
More Important Less Important Not Important
0
20
40 39 50
7
2
Q1_3 - Access to healthy food
96 Responses
Choice Count
More Important Less Important Not Important
0
50
78
16 2
Q1_4 - In home care
96 Responses
Choice Count
More Important Less Important Not Important
0
50
82
14 0
Q1_5 - Help with social isolation and loneliness
97 Responses
Choice Count
More Important Less Important Not Important
0
50
71
24
2
3
Q1_6 - Help understanding Medicare and drug plan choices
96 Responses
Choice Count
More Important Less Important Not Important
0
50
69
25
2
Q1_7 - Ways to keep fit and healthy
97 Responses
Choice Count
More Important Less Important Not Important
0
20
40
56
36
5
Q1_8 - Help with home repairs and maintenance
97 Responses
Choice Count
More Important Less Important Not Important
0
50
64
27
6
4
Q1_9 - Affordable housing options
97 Responses
Choice Count
More Important Less Important Not Important
0
50
74
19 4
Q1_10 - Support for family caregivers
97 Responses
Choice Count
More Important Less Important Not Important
0
50
63
29
5
Q1_11 - Brain health/dementia
96 Responses
Choice Count
More Important Less Important Not Important
0
50
67
26
3
5
Q1_12 - Scams and fraud
97 Responses
Choice Count
More Important Less Important Not Important
0
20
40
52
39
6
Q1_13 - Understanding legal documents
97 Responses
Choice Count
More Important Less Important Not Important
0
20
40
57
35
5
Q1_14 - Access to timely medical care
97 Responses
Choice Count
More Important Less Important Not Important
0
50
76
19
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Q1A - Please share other important issues that you believe are facing
older adults in Bayfield County:
Please share other important issues that you believe are facing older adults in Bayfield County:
Affordable safe comfortable housing for older adults.
pool access
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Most have housing but no option to downsize/rightsize.
I think the lack of independent housing frightens me. Baby boomers are one of our largest demographics, and
they're aging. We have long-term care facilities and rehabs, but nothing for active, aging, independent baby
boomers looking to downsize.
We need help paying our property taxes and the homestead exemption needs to expand. It is very expensive to
do home repairs even IF you can hire someone which is hard to do. We need a handyman program.
End of life resources (help) - how to communicate your wishes to family members or who you talk about it with if
you don't have family.
Loneliness!
Less resources, higher costs
Activities with others to support personal interests.
Staff shortages at area hospitals and care facilities are having a major affect I on rural health care
Rising costs of services and utilities are getting beyond reach for those on a fixed income. Our home repairs go
undone because we cannot afford to fix things.
I think the previous survey questions covers most concerns for older adults.
Socializing
Definitely the need for in home care and senior housing are wanting in this area.
Need for friendship and advocacy if the elder has no family members loving close by. Someone to help them
navigate life's challenges when things inevitably pop up, with encouragement, confidentially and without
judgment.
Easy Access to Medical Care - Quality, Ability to get to Clinics and Emergency Care, Affordability.
I don't think people realize how at risk their benefits are if Trump get reelected. Social Security and Medicare will
be on the chopping block.
By eliminating weekly meal options to seniors is a "BIG NO-NO", in my opinion, from a Masters' Degree Social
Worker of 32 working years. I personally was hoping that would be available to me at age 72 if needed having no
family in WI. The other event that was eliminated was the Apple Social for Seniors the week before applefest. My
husband & I baked to donate & volunteered. The smiles on the seniors was priceless.
Isolation and misinformation about vaciines
Lack of services for people who are not on medicad
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Q2 - What SERVICES or IDEAS would make Bayfield County a more
ENJOYABLE place to live for older adults?
What SERVICES or IDEAS would make Bayfield County a more ENJOYABLE place to live for older adults?
Some kind of directory to have a single place to look for different clubs and events throughout the county.
Improved long term assisted living and nursing home care.
a place to get together for a reasonable priced meal. Most people can afford a few dollars once a week for a
meal. It is the socializing that is important.
Home care services are lacking in this area.
Being able to stay in ones home.
open all county roads to UTV/ ATV traffic
What if BART, also had meals or groceries… the elder themselves could go to a stop and pick up food, if not than
surely a neighbors, family, or friends could
Opportunities to bring people of all ages together. There is so much focus on being “senior” that it is
uncomfortable. It makes me feel like I have a disease rather than celebrating the wisdom of a long life.
I would love to see a nice, pay-for-service, independent living facility overlooking Lake Superior. There is property
available to the east near the dealerships, as well as to the west near the dog kennels and bridge area. This
should greatly be considered.
As mentioned, a handyman program and help with tax bills.
Make funding available for the development of “pickleball “ courts, an activity that adapts to all skill levels and
brings people together. Convert existing tennis courts and build new
"neighborhood" walk clubs - social engagement more then for fitness, maybe evolving into caring friends
Smaller home options
More accessible sidewalks and streets and parks
A senior center in Washburn to support meals and activities.
More social opportunities
To have a full array of basic services. Things that would allow seniors to not have to have transportation outside of
the immediate area.
I would appreciate names of people who could mow lawns or shovel snow. I would be able to pay a reasonable
rate.
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I think we should create a team of social care givers who create relationships with and advocate for isolated
elders, identify needs, assist with minor situations. If aging happens without the help of family, there should be an
alternative resource. I’d be interested to take leadership in something like that and have many ideas.
Elder residents are not respected much, Bayfield has turned into a tourist trap for the well off visitors
Q3 - Do you live alone?
86 Responses
Choice Count
Yes No
0
20
40 32
54
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Q4 - Do you have enough support and/or resources you need to live
safely and independently at home?
84 Responses
Choice Count
Yes No
0
74
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Q4A - If you answered no, please explain why you do not have enough
support and/or resources:
If you answered no, please explain why you do not have enough support and/or resources:
I don’t make enough to hire help when I need it and make about $200 a month too much to qualify for anything.
Retirement is scary, insurance is almost impossible to pay for
Hard to do home maintenance as we get older.
We don't have clean water. Our well gets animal feeces in it from Tetzners farm. I have had to drink bottled water
for 20 years which made me very sick with chronic illnesses. I'm now legally disabled. I've fixed and cured a lot of
my illnesses but as long as their is manure in my water and I have to drink from plastic, I won't get better enough
to get of disability and work. Obviously I can't afford a filter system for our water.
There isn't anything available
Transportation is a factor
I live with my husband and am disabled (multiple sclerosis). We have not been able to find enough phome
healthcare workers that are willing to come to our home. They are not paid enough for the work that they do. And
the low wages are hardly an incentive for anyone young to enter this field.
Help with snow and lawn care.
Because of the lack of people in the workforce.
Dr and medical services for home bound elders would make life better.
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Q5 - Do you care and/or support another person? If Yes, you will be
directed to Question 6, if No, go to Question 8
84 Responses
Choice Count
Yes No
0
50 30
54
Q6 - I care for and/or support the following people:
29 Responses
Choice Count
For an older
adult (age 60 ...
For my spouse
or partner.
For my adult
child with a ...
For a
grandchild[ren].
For a minor
who is not ...
For another
adult, who is ...
0
20 20 14
4 0 0
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Q7 - If you are providing unpaid care and or support, what would be
helpful to you? (Check all that apply.)
25 Responses
Choice Count
guid Respite ...Support ...Training ...Financial ...advocatin Opportunitie Coaching ...
0
10 10 5 6 7 7
13 12
6
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Q9 - How comfortable are you with using technology?
78 Responses
Choice Count
Extremely
comfortable
Somewhat
comfortable
Neither
comfortable nor ...
Somewhat
uncomfortable
Extremely
uncomfortable
0
34 33
6 5 0
Q10 - Which of the following devices do you currently use? (Select all
that apply)
80 Responses
Choice Count
Smartphone Laptop Tablet Desktop computer None
0
76 60 43 37
0
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Q11 - What activities do you typically use technology for? (Select all that
apply)
79 Responses
Choice Count
Sending/re
ceiving
emails
Browsing
the internet
Social
media
Online
shopping
Online
banking
Video calls
with
family/friend
Playing
games
Other
(Please
specify ...
0
20
40
60
78 74
61 67 62
47
34
10
Q11A - What other activities do you typically use technology for?
What other activities do you typically use technology for?
Research
taking and sharing photos with friends and family / record keeping for committees I serve on / saving documents
everything
Zoom
Work
Streaming . Zoom meetings. Education. Church.
Gardening
Maintaining a web page
Alarm Clock
Maps and mapping
Researching products
Entertainment
Zoom telehealth
Working. Research. DIY fixes and projects.
Doom-scrolling on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube
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Q12 - What are the main challenges you face when using technology?
(Select all that apply)
77 Responses
Choice Count
Difficulty
understanding
how to use ...
Fear of making
mistakes
Physical
limitations (e.g.,
vision, ...
Lack of access to
reliable internet
Concerns about
online privacy
and security
Feeling
overwhelmed by
the rapid ...
Affordability
Other (Please
specify in the
text ...
No challenges
are faced
0
10
20
30
14 14
6
13
34
19
27
2
15
14
Q13 - Do you know the elected officials who represent you?
77 Responses
Choice Count
Yes No
0
20
40
53
24
Q14 - How comfortable are you contacting your elected officials?
76 Responses
Choice Count
Extremely Comfortable Somewhat Comfortable Not Comfortable
0
20 18
34
24
Q15 - What would help you feel more confident about communicating
with your elected officials about aging issues?
What would help you feel more confident about communicating with your elected officials about aging issues?
No sure.
It would be good to send out periodic info about issues facing the city.
Not sure
direct mail from them
I would feel more comfortable if they weren’t so focused on their party’s politics. It would be helpful to have a
chance to meet them at a public event before elections - this should happen at the Bayfield Pavilion, not the
library. Meeting those running for office needs to be a public event - it was a quiet event that did not include all
nominees.
Online chat or online contact forms.
Would be nice if they would mail an introductory letter and contact info when they are elected.
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Interaction at planned community events
If I didn't get a bunch of scam email shortly after contacting two of them in particular - as though they fund raise
by selling my information and I don't trust the confidentiality of contacting my representatives on the state and
national offices.
If they listened
They need to be more active in the community and do outreach- participate in feeding the community, write letters
to the paper, have more days they have "coffee"
Community town hall meeting to get to know them
If I felt they truly cared about our little communities.
More information regarding their stance and proposed bills regarding the aging issues.
Belief that they truly listen
If they hold in-person listing sessions, they should publicize the event well in advance. Tom Tiffany rarely does
that and it is so frustrating.
Not my style
Question whether or not it makes a difference
We live in a society, in my opinion that the only thing that matters to any of our so called legislators is
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ & getting reelected.
If someone actually cared
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Q16 - Within the next five years, do you think you or someone in your
household will need: (Choose all that apply)
73 Responses
Choice Count
Low/no
maintenance
housing
Housing for
independent
seniors
Housing for
physical disability
Housing for
multiple
generations
Housing to
accommodate a
live-in caregiver
Assisted living
housing
Memory care
housing
Communal
housing with
shared ...
Other (Please
specify in the text
box-16A- that ...
No change in
housing is
expected
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
17
23
9
5 7
11
5
8
5
33
Q16A - What are other types of housing do you think you or someone in
your household will need in the next 5 years?
What are other types of housing do you think you or someone in your household will need in the next 5 years?
alcohol/ drug addiction halfway housing
Do not have the crystal ball but any of these options could happen.
Not sure what our needs will be in 5 years. We are at an age when changes could happen at any time.
Just to be able to stay in the house we built
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Q17 - What current factors might cause you to move in the next five
years: (Choose all that apply)
75 Responses
Choice Count
To be nearer
friends/family
My health concerns
High property taxes
Limited local employment
opportunities
Housing expenses too
high
High cost of living
Lack of desired/needed
housing type
Crime in the area
Lack of access to public
or specialized ...
Community not
accepting/welcoming
Other (Please specify in
the text box-17A- that ...
Do Not expect to move
within the next 5 years
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
17
24
11
6
20
11
14
0
8
6
10
33
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Q18 - Please tell us more about yourself. Please select all the options
that apply to you:
75 Responses
Choice Count
60 years of
age or older
Year-Round
resident of
Bayfield
County
Caregiver of
elder family
member or
friend
Employee/vol
unteer who
helps older
adults
Health care
professional
Prefer Not to
answer
Other
(Please
specify in the
text ...
0
20
40
60
63 69
16 23
7 2 9
Q18A - What else would you like us to know about you
What else would you like us to know about you
I am a graduate of the U of Minn. in 1975 & the U of WI-Milwauke with 2 degrees in Social Work. We retired here
15 years ago & found Bayfield "Hostile" To Outsiders".
Limited income, prior financial difficulties and don't qualify for housing!!!!
Part time resident
I'm 58 with physical handicaps and mental illness.
Handicapped in wheelchair.
57. So close to 60.
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Q19 - What is your zip code?
74 Responses
Choice Count
548
0
6
548
1
4
548
1
6
548
2
0
548
2
1
548
2
7
548
3
2
548
3
9
548
4
3
548
4
4
548
4
7
548
5
0
548
5
6
548
6
5
548
7
3
548
9
1
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
6
16
0 0 2 2 0 0 1 2
5
0
5
1 1
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