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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?
>
> 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.
Question 1- To avoid stress and provide time to keep in shape.

Question 2 - Increased

Question 3 Walking, travel, reading, physio therapy, and meeting with
grandchildren

Question 4- Sports such as skiing ( downhill ) and skating which require
balance

Question 5- Physical ability only barrier

Question 6- Choose another activity

Question 7- Slight preference to meeting with other "parkies"

Question 8- To trade "horror stories" and seek advice on common problems

Question 9- At cottage and in the sunny south-Florida, Arizona in the
winter

Question 10- Need for exercise programs designed for our common problems
with stiffness, balance, etc.

Question 11- 64

Question 12- Male

Question 13- about 2 years

P.S.  Would welcome a copy of results

Ken Clements,
2001 Woodglen Crescent
Ottawa, ON K1J-6G7