Questionnaire response - Walter Crompton

1. What is your age?
76 – 80

2. Which of the following best describes your current living situation?
Live alone

3. How important do you consider your independence to be?
Very important/vital

4. On an average week, how often to you leave your home?
2-3 times a week

5. Which of the following best describes your current family situation?
1-2 children (with or without grandchildren)

6. Where does your family live?
Outside the UK

7. Which family members live the closest to you?
Children

8. Which of the following best describes how often you see your family?
Once a year

9. Do you worry that if you have an accident at home, you would be unable to get help?
No

10. If there was a device that existed to help you improve with your day to day life, would you like to have it in your home and use it?
Yes

11. Which of the following functions of a device would help you retain your independence in your own home?
Automatic lighting systems
Automatic opening/closing curtains
Shopping home delivery service
Reminders service for important events

12. Which of the following best describes your mobility in your home?
I use a walking stick

13. If you live in a home with stairs, do you use a stair lift?
Not applicable (Live in bungalow)

14. Are there any other additional suggestions/concerns/comments you would like to contribute?
Will this intrusive system be able to monitor my every move? How will my privacy be protected?