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Join our AIM Nursing Home Consortium!

The 91社区 Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) has established a nursing home consortium, AIM (Advance, Improve, Move), designed to support nursing home leaders with education and innovative opportunities to grow age- and dementia-friendly care.

How to Join

Become an AIM Nursing Home Consortium member by attending one of our quarterly educational meetings or opting in to one or more of our initiatives.

Quarterly Meetings

Quarterly meetings featuring national and regional experts will be hosted on Zoom.

  • February 26, 2025, 1-2 p.m. CT
    • Topic: and overview of AIM opt-initiatives
  • May 28, 2025, 1-2 p.m. CT
    • Topic: - Supporting staff to prevent abuse and neglect
  • August 27, 2025, 1-2 p.m. CT
  • October 29, 2025, 1-2 p.m. CT
    • Topic: Rejuvenating Residents' Councils
  • January 28, 2025, 1-2 p.m. CT
    • Topic: TBD

Continuing education credits jointly provided by the 91社区 GWEP and the Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning.

Opt-In Initiatives

Through AIM, nursing home leaders will have the opportunity to opt-in to one or more initiatives. These initiatives have limitations based on GWEP capacity, geographical limitations, and funding. Help us plan for our AIM activities for this year by telling us early about your interest. See details on each opportunity below.

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.

Administrator-in-Training working in nursing home kitchen
Administrator-in-Training working in nursing home kitchen

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. Coming soon! Alzheimer鈥檚 Association Project ECHO Staff Training: Engage staff in specialized training sessions to improve dementia care practices. Learn more about the Alzheimer's and Dementia Care ECHO Program for Professional Care Providers .
  3. Alzheimer鈥檚 Association essentiALZ Staff Training and Certification: Certify staff in essential Alzheimer鈥檚 care techniques to enhance their caregiving skills. Learn more about essentiALZ staff training and certification .
  4. A Matter of Balance Coach Training: Train staff to coach older adults in fall prevention and mobility improvement programs. More information about A Matter of Balance .
  5. *Offered August 2025 Circle of Friends Facilitator Training: Prepare staff to lead programs aimed at reducing loneliness and fostering social connections among residents. More information about Circle of Friends . More information about the upcoming Circle of Friends facilitator training and MAIA Pre-Conference here.
  6. Dementia Live Coach Training and Certification: Certify staff to deliver immersive dementia training experiences that enhance empathy and understanding. More information about Dementia Live . Dementia Live coach certification and kits are available for interested nursing homes; however, we are currently assessing internal capacity to provide in-services directly to nursing homes for fiscal year 2025-2026.
  7. *Offered May 2025: Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care Trainer Certification: The 91社区鈥檚 Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) hosted a free two-day Positive Approach to Care聽(PAC) Trainer Certification聽for those providing staff education in nursing homes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 13-14 on the 91社区 campus. Aftercompleting pre-work, the 2-day workshop, and post-work, participants were certified as independent PAC Trainers.
  8. Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care庐 Trainer in-service: 91社区 has staff that are Positive Approach to Care (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 .
  9. Coming soon! Administrator-in-Training Preceptor Training: 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. The Preceptor course fulfills ONE of the eligibility requirements to mentor an Administrator-in-Training and you receive 8 CEUs for attending. More information about AIT Preceptor Training .

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.

Student pouring water with arthritis simulator on hand
Student pouring water with arthritis simulator on hand

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 .
  2. Coming soon! Circle of Friends Class: Facilitate social engagement classes to help residents build meaningful connections and reduce loneliness. More information about Circle of Friends . We are currently in the聽pilot phase of this program.听At this time, it is聽not yet available as an opt-in initiative.
  3. Coming soon! Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Homes: Implement AI technologies to enhance resident care and operational efficiency. We are currently in the聽pilot phase of this program.听At this time, it is聽not yet available as an opt-in initiative.

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.

3 student volunteers playing bingo with a smiling older adult
3 student volunteers playing bingo with a smiling older adult

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:

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.

Administrator-in-Training laughing with an older adult in a nursing home
Administrator-in-Training laughing with an older adult in a nursing home

Coming soon!

  1. CNA Pre-Apprenticeship Program:聽Provide foundational training for individuals preparing to enter the Certified Nursing Assistant workforce.
  2. CNA Apprenticeship Program:聽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.

Two nursing students helping an artificial patient in a hospital setting
91社区鈥檚 Clinical Simulation Center has realistic mannequin patient to help students gain hands-on experience.

Opt-In Initiative Highlights


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