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Thanks for doing the survey, Kathleen. I thoroughly enjoyed reviewing it. Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathleen Cochran" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 6:17 AM Subject: PD and Pets: Questionnaire Results > Thanks to all who completed the questionnaire—46 in total, including me. > It > was exciting to see the responses roll in...like having a steady stream of > visitors! > > To anyone who would like to see the survey results, you can access them > via > this link: > > https://www.surveymonkey.com/sr.aspx?sm=mxjwga0xOssHQ9c1W2wQ2tT5YHs6GcsIlCWaRPe_2fa1o_3d > > Please note: For open-ended questions (#4, 5, 6, 7, 9), you have the > option > to show the responses or hide them. I recommend that you read them. > > If you want to show ALL the responses for a particular question, you may > have to expand the number of records shown. Look for the drop-down menu at > the end of the question screen. > > Of course this is not a scientific survey and it leads to no firm > conclusions. However, it offers plenty to think about. Here are some of my > thoughts and observations: > > - Most PwP who responded have very positive attitudes regarding pets in > their lives. > > - Many respondents listed self and spouse/partner as being responsible > for pet care, and the participation of significant others > sounded...significant. > I think it would be interesting to learn more about the effects of > pets on the couple/family dynamic, not just on individuals. > > - The responses raise a question: what can we do to help PwP continue to > enjoy their pets as their capacity to care for pets declines? > > Does anybody out there have thoughts to share? Please post! > > Thanks, Kathleen—and a "woof" from Labradoodle Dolly > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn