Survey of Seniors Services until end of February

Feb 14, 2018

Seniors who live in South Frontenac are encouraged to complete a survey on seniors services, and whether individuals in South Frontenac feel involved in the development of senior services in their area.

The survey is part of a research project by Nicole Raymer, an M.A. candidate in the Department of Geography at Queen’s University, and is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

Results from the surveys will also be shared, anonymously, with Southern Frontenac Community Services, a local community service organization.

“The response has been good so far,” says Raymer, “but getting more completed surveys means we have even better data to support our research, and to share with the community.” The surveys take about 15 minutes to complete, and there is an option to participate in a follow up interview: “What’s been really great, is the willingness of such a high proportion of respondents who are willing to participate in a more in-depth interview.” The research will be wrapping up at the end of February.

Southern Frontenac Community Services has been promoting the survey project, as they will be able to glean information from the results to provide better services in the region. Says Executive Director, David Townsend, “Demand for seniors’ services is growing, we see that every day. Especially in light of some recent funding we received to expand seniors programming, this information from the study will really help us design responsive programs, and find ways to involve more seniors in deciding what we should be offering.”

Surveys are available at Southern Frontenac Community Services, 4295 Stage Coach Road , Sydenham, or by contacting Nicole at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 613-533-6000, extension 75641.