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PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

1. Ward, Z., Weagley, J., Reynolds, E., Nimkar, S., Diekemper, K., & Valadares, K. (2023). Graduate Degree Program Redesign for Academic Success, Differentiation, and Access.ÌýJournal of Health Administration Education,Ìý39(2), 357–370.
   
   
2. Valadares, K., Smith, W., Leahy, S., Ehlman, K., Arnold, R., Artz, J. (2022). Adapting primary care workflows to promote
   Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìýadvance care planning. The Annals of Family Medicine,Ìý20(4), 384-384.Ìý

3. Nimkar, S., Jones, C., Dhanabal, V., & Martin, M. (2022). Digitalization of care for chronic diseases with a focus on diabetes: Ethical issues and concerns. Global Bioethics Enquiry (10)1, 20-25.

PEER-REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS

1. Butler, R., Phifer, L., Ehlman, M. C., Leahy, S., Keller, A., & Jung, H. (2023). Interprofessional geriatric assessment clinic: Student skill development and patient satisfaction. Poster Presentation at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting, Tampa, FL.Ìý
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2. Nimkar, S., Jones, C., Leahy, S., & Ehlman, M. C. (2023). Increasing access to evidence-based health programs that improve mobility among older adults: An exploratory analysis. Poster Presentation at the annual meeting of American Public Health Association (APHA), Atlanta, GA.Ìý
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3. Valadares, K., Leahy, S.,ÌýEhlman, M. C., Arnold, R. (2022). AGHE poster presentation: Adapting primary care workflows
   to promote advance care planning with an emphasis on a dedicated ACP facilitator.ÌýThe Gerontological Society of America
   Annual Scientific Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, November 3, 2022.Ìý
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4. Ehlman, M. C.,ÌýDiekemper, K. (2022). AGHE poster presentation: Collaborative partnership between state agencies and
   academia addressing long-term care workforce needs.ÌýThe Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting,
   Indianapolis, IN, November 3, 2022.Ìý
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5. Butler, R., Phifer, L., Leahy, S., Fowler, H., & Ehlman, K (2022). Comprehensive geriatric assessments: A win-win
   for interprofessional education and medically underserved older adults.ÌýNexus Summit 2022, Minneapolis, MN,ÌývirtualÌý
   conference, September 13-14, 2022.Ìý
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6. Diekemper, K. & Valadares, K. (2022). Embedding an Advance Care Planning Facilitator Certification into Health
   Ìý Ìý Ìý Administration Curricula [Conference presentation]. June 7-9, 2022, Association of University Programs in Health
   Ìý Ìý Ìý Administration (AUPHA) Annual Meeting.
   
   
7. Fournier, L. (2022). Reminiscence Intervention: Stress Risk Reduction for People Living with Dementia in a Smart Home
   Ìý Ìý Ìý [Conference presentation]. April 5-9, 2022, Southern Gerontological Society's 43rd Annual Meeting and Conference.
   
   
8. Fournier, L., Wright, L., Izzi, K., & Ehlman, K. (2022). Dementia-Friendly Communities: Addressing ADRD Community
   Ìý Ìý Ìý Knowledge Gaps and Healthy Equity in Rural Locations [Conference presentation abstract]. April 5 & 6, 2022, Virtual
   Meeting
   Ìý Ìý Ìý of Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA).
   
   
9. Arthur, P., & Fournier, L. (2022). Utilizing Technology to Improve the Lives of Adults with Dementia and their Care
   Ìý Ìý Ìý Partners at Home. Platform presentation at the Sixth Annual Sandra Edwards Colloquium, University of Florida.
   
   
10. Arthur, P., & Fournier, L. (2021). Research Done Differently: Engaging Dementia Stakeholders in the Southern Indiana
    Ìý Ìý Ìý Dementia Workgroup. Platform presentation at the Indiana Occupational Therapy Association’s Fall Conference.
    
    
11. Valadares, K., Leahy, S., Hollander, T., & Ehlman, K. (2021). What Matters Most: ACP Evolving in Practice. Symposium
    Ìý Ìý Ìýpresentation at the Gerontological Society of America 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting Online.
    
    
12. Arthur, P. & Hape, K. (2021). Advanced Connections: Increasing Access to Authentic Telehealth Experiences in OTÌý Ìý Ìý
    Ìý Ìý Ìý Classrooms. Technical session completed at the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Education Summit,
    October
    Ìý Ìý Ìý 23, 2021, St Louis, MO.
    
    
13. Diekemper, K., & Valadares, K. (2021). Developing an AIT Initiative to Promote Leadership Development and Post-Acute
    Ìý Ìý Ìý Care Collaboration. Oral presentation at the 2021 Virtual Association of University Programs in Health Administration
    Ìý Ìý Ìý (AUPHA) Annual Meeting.
    
    
14. Diekemper, K., & Valadares, K. (2021). Elevating Older Adults and Caregivers: Initiating a Post-Acute Care (PAC)
    Ìý Ìý Ìý Concentration and Certificate Program. Poster presented at the 2021 Virtual Association of University Programs in Health
    Ìý Ìý Ìý Administration (AUPHA) Annual Meeting.
    
    
15. Fournier, L., Ehlman, K., Hancock, B., & Huelsmann, R. (2021). Dementia Citizenship: Shaping Dementia-Friendly
    Ìý Ìý ÌýCommunities. Presentation at the Southern Gerontological Society 2021 Annual Conference and Meeting (Virtual).
    
    
16. Valadares, K., Reynolds, E., Nimkar, S., Ward, Z., Diekemper, K., & Weagley, J.D. (2021). A Graduate Degree Program
    Ìý Ìý ÌýRemodel for Academic Success, Differentiation and Access. Presentation via Zoom at the University of Southern
    Indiana's
    Ìý Ìý ÌýCelebration of Teaching and Learning Symposium.
    
    
17. Leahy, S., Ehlman, K., Maish, L., Conrad, B., Wells, R., & Holscher, L. (2020). Innovative Partnerships Between Primary
    Ìý Ìý Care, AAAs, and Academia Connect 4Ms and Social Determinants of Health. Poster presented at the Gerontological
    Society of
    Ìý Ìý America 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting Online.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

1. Ehlman, K. & Arakaki, M. (June 2023). Bronstein Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness. Presentation at 91ÉçÇø Foundation Reflections Luncheon, Evansville, INÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
2. Sitzman, B. (March 2023). Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and Dementia Friendly Communities. Presentation at Dubois County RSVP Recognition Event, Jasper, IN.
   
   
3. Valadares, K. (March 2023). Advance Care Planning: Beyond the Documents and Focusing on Empowering Patients. Presentation at Baptist Health System Annual Conference: Enhancing Patient Care and Family Support, Louisville, KY.
   
   
4. ÌýSitzman, B. (November 2022). Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and Dementia Friendly Communities. Presentation at Spencer County Gerontology Networking meeting, Santa Claus, IN.Ìý
   
   
5. Ehlman, K. & Izzi, K. (2022). Dementia Friendly Communities: Working Together for Older Adults [Conference presentation].
   August 11 & 12, 2022, Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness Conference.

AWARDS

1. Valadares, K., K. Ehlman, K. Lee, S. Leahy, R. Arnold. GWEP-CC Case Study: Southwestern Indiana Regional Council on Aging and Deaconess Clinic – What Matters in a Rural Primary Care Clinic. In: Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program Coordinating Center (GWEP-CC) Age-Friendly Health Systems Case Studies. American Geriatrics Society; 2023.Ìý
   
   
2. Valadares, K., & R. Arnold. (July, 2022). GWEP-CC Case Study: What Matters Most to You: A Multimodal Advance Care Planning Initiative Embedded Within a Primary Care Clinic. American Geriatrics Society.Ìý
   
   
3. Fournier, L. (September, 2021). Joy for People Living with Dementia Using a Virtual Assistant. U.S. National Academy of Medicine
   Ìý Ìý Healthy Longevity Global Grand Challenge Catalyst Award – $50,000.
   
   
4. Conrad, B. (October, 2020). Level One Recognition as an Age-Friendly Health System. The John A. Hartford Foundation and the
   Ìý Ìý Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI).