Assessment
When conducting an assessment it is important to identify what you want to learn. The following list suggests a few areas to explore. You can add additional items based upon the program or service you offer. Remember that this is a broad survey assessing community needs,
not an evaluation of your specific program or service.
- What percent of your population is 65 or older?
- What percent of older adults have family members living near them?
- What is the economic status of the seniors in your community? What is the percentage of men and women, living alone or in partnership?
- What lifestyle factors affect the health and well-being of older adults?
- What services are most valued by older adults? By their families?
- Do current consumers know the breadth of the services and care that you offer? How do current older adult consumers view your services?
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