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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? Question 2: Since you were diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, has the amount of time you spent at leisure generally: (check only one) ______ Increased ______ Decreased ______ Stayed the same Question 3: Please list your top 5 leisure pursuits. 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- Question 4: Are there any leisure pursuits that you are no longer able to participate in due to Parkinson's? 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 _______ 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) ______ Choose an alternate activity ______ Ignore the problem ______ Try to be positive and have fun Other please specify: Question 7: Do you prefer to participate in leisure activities with: (check only one) _______ People with PD _______ People without PD _______ Indifferent Why is that your preference? Question 9: Where do you do you leisure activities/pursuits? Question 10: 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: How old are you? Question 12: (Sex) _______ Male _______ Female Question 13: How long have you had Parkinson's? 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 [log in to unmask] Thanks.