Paul Albert wrote:
>
> My name is Paul Albert and I am third year student at Acadia
> University.  I am doing research on the leisure behaviors and
> patterns of people afflicted with Parkinson's.
>
> This survey will only take five minutes of your time.  To answer press
> reply and include complete message.  If for any reason you do not feel
> comfortable answering a question or it does not apply to you please
> leave it blank.
>
> Mail to the following e-mail address [log in to unmask]
>
> Question 1:

>
 What role do you feel leisure plays in your life?At my age, most of my
time is leisure.
>
> Question 2:
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> Since you were diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, has the amount of
> time you spent at leisure generally: (check only one)
>
>  __x____ Increased
>  ______ Decreased
>  ______ Stayed the same
>
> Question 3:
>
> Please list your top 5 leisure pursuits.
>  1-Water arobics and walking
>  2-Play cards with old friends
>  3-Reading and crossword puzzles
>  4-Internet on the computer
>  5-Volunteer at Hospice Thrift Shop
>
> Question 4:
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> Are there any leisure pursuits that you are no longer able to
1> participate in due to Parkinson's?Yes.  Golf, handicraft, sewing
>
> Are any of the following constraints and/or barriers affecting your
> participation: (you may check more than one)
>
>  _______        Lack of money
>  _______        Lack of time
>  _______        Transportation
>  ___x____        Physical ability
>  _______        Lack of knowledge
>  _______        Lack of experience/skills
>  _______        Lack of companions
>  _______        No program opportunities
>  _______        Internal pressure
>  _______        External pressure
>  _______        Lack of interest
>  Other please specify:
>
> Question 6:
>
> When negotiating the above constraints do you: (you may check more
> than one)
>  ___x___ Choose an alternate activity
>  ______ Ignore the problem
>  ___x___ Try to be positive and have fun
>  Other please specify:
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> Question 7:
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> Do you prefer to participate in leisure activities with: (check only
> one)
>  _______        People with PD
>  ___x____        People without PD
>  _______        Indifferent
>
> Why is that your preference? I have no other friends with PD
>
> Question 9:
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> Where do you do you leisure activities/pursuits? Mostly at home
>
> Question 10:
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> Do you feel that there is a need for more organized leisure
> activities/programs in your community to meet the needs of people with
> Parkinson's?
>
> If so what recommendations would you give a recreation administrator?
>
> Question 11:
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> How old are you?
>
> Question 12:
> (Sex)
> _______        Male            ___x____ Female
>
> Question 13:
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> How long have you had Parkinson's? Diagnosed 13 years
>
> I would like to thank you for filling out this survey and if there are
> any other comments or questions you my contact me at
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>
> Thanks.