Program tool 18 - Active Independent Aging

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Program tool 18. Sample evaluation questions and strategies

This tool lists different kinds of questions you might ask to collect the information you need related to your programs. The questions are based on the goals and objectives of the Active Independent Aging Program.

Sample strategies and tools that you could use to collect the information are also included. Some of these strategies require greater resources and expertise (for example, interviewing skills) than others, so you will need to consider what is feasible for your centre.

Evaluation Question	What you might want to measure	How
Have we increased opportunities for our members to learn and practise falls prevention and safe, active living?	Number of programs per week Number of participants Participant feedback	Review of program documention. See Program Tool 22 - Program log forms Review of member satisfaction. See Program Tool 21 - Member satisfaction survey.
Have we improved members' knowledge and attitudes around falls prevention and safe, active living?	Members' knowledge and attitudes for falls prevention and active living	See Program Tool 20 - Sample questions for members.
Have we increased the number of members who are active and decreased the number who fall?	Members' self-reported level of activity and falls Number of participants in active living programs	Member surveys. See Program Tool 20 - Sample questions for members. Review of program documentation. See Program Tool 21 - Member satisfaction survey.
Have we decreased hazards and increased the activity friendliness of our centre?	Activity-friendly features of your physical environment	Centre activity-friendly audit Program Tool 9 - Is your centre safe and activity-friendly?
Have we decreased hazards and increased the activity friendliness of our neighbourhood?	Activity-friendly features of your neighbourhood	Program Tool 10 - Is your neighbourhood safe and activity-friendly?

Active Independent Aging was a joint venture between the University of Ottawa and the Public Health and Long-term Care Branch, City Of Ottawa. For more information please visit our website at: www.falls-chutes.com. Funding provided by Health Canada/Veterans Affairs Canada Falls Prevention Initiative. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the official policies of Health Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada, the University of Ottawa and the Public Health and Long-term Care Branch, City Of Ottawa. The information in this handout is current as of 2004.

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Last modified May 7, 2004