The following eight life-arenas have representative questions included in the Inventory.

16  questions regarding personal information;
10  questions regarding primary and secondary living conditions;
31  questions regarding health, mobility and disabilities;
7   questions regarding diet, nutrition and weight gain/loss;
16  questions relating to loss of loved ones, emotional stability and mental clarity;
23  questions on finances, estate plans and legal preparedness;
16  questions regarding leisure, recreation, volunteerism and social life;
59  questions regarding Christian faith, spiritual life and church involvement

The Senior Ministry Inventory has a theological perspective that focuses on the needs of the whole person.

Of the 174 questions in the Inventory, two-thirds (115) of all questions focus on the medical, social, psychological, community, housing, legal and relational needs of the individual. One-third of all questions (59) focus on the faith needs of the individual. Addressing the needs of the whole person, the Inventory is the most comprehensive older adult research instrument available today.

The Senior Ministry Inventory has a ministry perspective that focuses on the needs of all congregations—independent of size or location.

The Inventory is an important ministry tool for small, medium and large congregations in all settings—rural, small town and urban. The results of the Inventory are as important to congregations with 30 active members as it is to urban congregations of 10,000 or more.

If you would like to review a digital copy of our research tool for Older Adults please use our contact form or send an email to info@elderministry.com, or you may call our office at (714) 846-7507