We have collected successful ideas of those who have completed the needs assessment in the past. If you have had success, please send us an e-mail and let us know so that we can share your ideas with others.
Surveying Ideas (Face-to-face visits are highly recommended):
During a transport
At a meal-on-wheels visit
Have other young/able-bodied native elders make the visit
High School or college students can be asked to volunteer
Combine with a home health visit
Tribal employees taking a day to conduct interviews in the community
Ideas for what you can give the elders to thank them for taking the time:
Wild rice or other traditional food or gifts
Casino/other coupons
A chance to bring other helpful items (one tribe connected their visits with safety visits to fix/install smoke alarms)
A meal
Your time and conversation
Other health promotion/prevention incentives, like pedometers, can openers for those with arthritis, etc.
For more information about the needs assessment, please contact Ann Miller by calling (800) 896-7239 or (701) 777-5382.
