Is the AdvantAge Initiative a needs assessment project?
No. A needs assessment asks people what their needs are and matches these needs to existing or planned services. Needs assessments are often used to justify existing service and funding levels or to request additional resources. The goal of the AdvantAge Initiative is not to match the needs of individuals or groups of individuals with particular services. It is to help communities understand what their older citizens think about where they live, what they have to offer, and what they would like to have to help them remain vital, independent and contributing community members.
