Facilitation Guide

HOUSING Structure of Workbook: Topic Chapters

Self - Assessment Questions Following the key points, each chapter includes sets of questions that participants can use to assess both their current and potential future needs. Most of the questions require yes/no responses or ask users to “ check all that apply ”. Other questions are open - ended to elicit a more detailed answer. There are no right or wrong answers. Participants are free to share their responses

during group discussions if they feel comfortable, or keep them private.

In previous workshops, participants have reported that they found it useful to be given time to discuss the issues raised by the questions. Be sure to incorporate time for table (or whole group) discussion for each topic area into the workshop agenda.

Some of chapters (Housing, Health & Wellness) have more questions than others (Transportation, Personal Finance, Connection & Growth). As you plan your workshop, set aside more time for participants to work on these longer chapters. Depending on how your group wants to work together, you may want to make a plan to come back together to continue the discussion for some of the topic areas. Reassure your participants that they are not expected to get through all the questions in one sitting. Some of the information they need will be at home, will require additional research, or may just take participants more time to think through.

Aging in Place: Your Home, Your Community, Your Choice

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