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X. Conclusions
The Senior Living Community Needs Assessment was finalized January 14, 2020. The Messiah Lifeways
Board of Directors and executive team gathered to review the research findings and prioritize the key
issues for adoption and inclusion in the Implementation Plan. The objectives of the discussion were to:
• Initiate discussions around key health issues and prioritize based on select criteria
• Brainstorm goals and objectives to guide Messiah Lifeways’ Implementation Plan
• Examine Messiah Lifeways’ role in addressing community needs and priorities
For our next phase in the process, we recalled all stakeholder participants to take part in an implementation
planning session. We wanted to reconnect with the stakeholders to discuss current efforts and ideas, and
to explore opportunities to help work more collaboratively and efficiently. Furthermore, it highlights
one of the key findings from this study which is that like-minded organizations often have similar goals
and initiatives, but if we can improve our efforts to communicate, collaborate, and take action, we can
improve the chances of making a true difference for those we look to serve.
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