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Nursing homes participating in the AIM consortium will have the option to become a clinical site location for the 91社区 Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, and/or Administrator-in-Training programs.

1. BSN: Host Bachelor of Science in Nursing students for clinical rotations to provide hands-on experience in geriatric care. More about 91社区 Nursing here. Learn about requirements and limitations here.
2. OT: Host Occupational Therapy students to support their clinical training in age- and dementia-friendly practices. More about the 91社区 OTD program here.听Learn about requirements and limitations here.
3. OTA: Host Occupational Therapy Assistant students for practical training in enhancing mobility and daily living skills for older adults. More about the 91社区 OTA program here.听Learn about requirements and limitations here.
4. AIT: Host Administrator-in-Training students to develop leadership skills in managing age- and dementia-friendly nursing home environments. More about the 91社区 AIT program from their website by clicking undergraduate or graduate.听Learn more about requirements and limitations here.

If you would like to participate in one of our opt-in initiatives, please complete the survey on the right side of the webpage.

Some opt-in initiatives will have participation limitations based on funding and capacity.

Nursing homes participating in the AIM consortium will have the option to participate in the following evidence-based programs:

1. Coming soon! Age- and Dementia-Friendly Information Session: 91社区 will provide nursing homes with essential knowledge on creating supportive environments for older adults, including those living with dementia, from a subject matter expert (SME) on your topic of choice based on our developed curriculum. We look forward to announcing the curricula that are ready at future AIM meetings.
2. Alzheimer鈥檚 Association Project ECHO庐 Educational Series: Engage staff in specialized training sessions to improve dementia care practices.
   1. January 2026 Alzheimer's and Dementia Care ECHO Program for Professional Care Providers in Assisted Living
      Who can be involved: This program is open to professional care provider teams for people
      living with Alzheimer's and other dementia in Assisted Living or Lifeplan Communities. Ideal
      participants include Nursing Home Administrators, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Social
      Workers, Activity Coordinators, and Resident Care Coordinators.
3. Alzheimer鈥檚 Association essentiALZ庐 Staff Training and Certification: Certify staff in essential Alzheimer鈥檚 care techniques to enhance their caregiving skills. Learn more about essentiALZ庐 staff training and certification .
4. February 2026 A Matter of Balance Coach Training: The upcoming MOB coach training will take place February 24, 2026, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Eastern Time at Generations Area 13 Agency on Aging and Disability. More trainings can be scheduled if interest is expressed. Become a certified A Matter of Balance coach so you can help older adults learn practical strategies to manage falls and reduce the fear of falling. Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance (MOB) is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. More information about A Matter of Balance .
5. Dementia Live庐 Simulation: Certified 91社区 Dementia Live庐 coaches deliver immersive dementia training experiences on-site or at 91社区 that enhance empathy and understanding. More information about Dementia Live庐 .听Note: Dementia Live simulation location must be within 30 minutes of 91社区.
6. Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care庐 Trainer in-service: 91社区 has staff that are Positive Approach to Care庐 (PAC) Certified Trainers. They can come on-site and provide a PAC training session for staff to know how to better care for older adults, especially those living with dementia. More information about PAC .
7. January 2026 Administrator-in-Training Preceptor Training: Online training scheduled for January 21, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern Time. In as little as 8-hours, you could complete an Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) board-approved preceptor educational program. If you are a Health Facility Administrator, this state approved course fulfills your required educational hours for preceptor eligibility. You receive 8 CEUs for attending. The training is very interactive even though it is virtual. It's not just a lecture!听Note: This training is required by the state for nursing homes to precept AITs, but residential facilities do not need to undergo this training in order to precept AITs.

If you would like to participate in one of our opt-in initiatives, please complete the survey on the right side of the webpage.

Some opt-in initiatives will have participation limitations based on funding and capacity.

Nursing homes participating in the AIM consortium will have the option to host the following evidence-based programs:

1. A Matter of Balance Class: Offer classes to residents focused on improving balance and preventing falls. More information about A Matter of Balance here.
   
   There are upcoming MOB classes for older adults: FREE classes, but spots are limited! MOB classes are offered weekly at various locations. You can potentially become one of those locations by expressing interest and meeting the conditions.

Please note: The 91社区 GWEP is geographically limited to serving 12 Indiana Counties and 3 Kentucky counties for MOB classes for older adults. The counties include the following for Indiana: Greene, Knox, Daviess, Martin, Pike, Dubois, Gibson, Posey, Perry, Spencer, Warrick, Vanderburgh. The counties include the following for Kentucky: Union, Henderson, Webster. However, if you would like to become a MOB coach, you can be from any region, as long as you travel to the training yourself. Locally, training is hosted at Generations: Area 13 Agency on Aging and Disability in Vincennes, IN. The 91社区 GWEP is happy to pay for the MOB coach training but is unable to pay for travel to the training. This training is another opt-in initiative provided through the 91社区 GWEP AIM Nursing Home Consortium.

1. Coming soon! Circle of Friends庐 Class: Facilitate social engagement classes to help residents build meaningful connections and reduce loneliness. More information about Circle of Friends庐 . We are currently in the听pilot phase of this program.听At this time, it is听not yet available as an opt-in initiative.
2. Coming soon! Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Homes: Implement AI technologies to enhance resident care and operational efficiency. If nursing home staff are unavailable to undergo facilitator training but want a Circle of Friends program for their residents, efforts will be made to arrange a class with our currently certified coaches if requested as such. However, there are geographic and capacity limitations. We are currently in the听pilot phase of this program.听At this time, it is听not yet available as an opt-in initiative.
3. Demenita Friends Sessions: Host a听certified听Dementia Friends Champion to lead an informational discussion on what dementia is, what it's like to live with the disease, and some tips for communicating with those who have it. Invitees could be residents, family members, staff, or community members. Attendees are then asked to turn their new understanding of dementia into practical action that can help someone in their community. The听Dementia Friends Champions听will provide the materials needed, but they need an idea of how听many attendees there will be. 91社区 will put the facilities in direct contact with the听Dementia Friends Champions, and they can work from there on scheduling.
   Note: Dementia Friends Champions听can travel to any听facility within their service areas of Daviess, Dubois, Knox, Martin, Pike, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Spencer, Gibson, Perry and Posey counties.

If you would like to participate in one of our opt-in initiatives, please complete the survey on the right side of the webpage.

Some opt-in initiatives will have participation limitations based on funding and capacity.

Coming soon!

1. Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Level 1 or Level 2 Age-Friendly Health System Recognition: 91社区 will support nursing homes in achieving recognition for implementing age-friendly health system practices. More information about IHI Age-Friendly recognition .

Listed below are some excellent resources provided by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement:

• Age-Friendly Health Systems: Guide to Care of Older Adults in Nursing Homes
• Age-Friendly Health Systems: A Workbook for Nursing Home Teams

If you would like to participate in one of our opt-in initiatives, please complete the survey on the right side of the webpage.

Some opt-in initiatives will have participation limitations based on funding and capacity.

Coming soon!

1. CNA Pre-Apprenticeship Program:听Provide foundational training for individuals preparing to enter the Certified Nursing Assistant workforce.
2. CNA Apprenticeship Program:听Offer structured apprenticeship opportunities for CNAs to gain practical experience and advance their careers.

Some opt-in initiatives will have participation limitations based on funding and capacity.