AIM Nursing Home Consortium

Nursing homes participating in the AIM consortium will have the option to become a clinical site location for the USI 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 USI 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 USI OTD program here. 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 USI OTA program here. 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 USI AIT program from their website by clicking undergraduate or graduate. 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. Age- and Dementia-Friendly Information Session: USI 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. See currently developed curricula below. We look forward to announcing additional curricula that are ready at future AIM meetings.
   
   • Mobility - The Importance of Mobility in the Geriatric Population​: Enhancing Quality of Life and Independence
2. Alzheimer’s Association Project ECHO® 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’s Association essentiALZ® Staff Training and Certification: Certify staff in essential Alzheimer’s care techniques to enhance their caregiving skills. Learn more about essentiALZ® staff training and certification here.
4. 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 here.
5. Dementia Live® Simulation: Certified USI Dementia Live® coaches deliver immersive dementia training experiences on-site or at USI that enhance empathy and understanding. More information about Dementia Live® here. Note: Dementia Live simulation location must be within 30 minutes of USI.
6. Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care® Trainer in-service: USI 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 here.
7. Administrator-in-Training Preceptor Training: Online training with 8 hours of CEs 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!

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. You can host A Matter of Balance classes at your facility led by a certified coach by completing the opt-in initiative survey.

Please note: Interested nursing homes must be located in one of 12 Indiana Counties and 3 Kentucky counties for this opt-in. The Indiana counties include Greene, Knox, Daviess, Martin, Pike, Dubois, Gibson, Posey, Perry, Spencer, Warrick and Vanderburgh. The Kentucky counties include Union, Henderson and Webster.

2. Circle of Friends® Class: Generations, the Area 13 Agency on Aging and Disability is offering trained Circle of Friends Facilitators to run two Circle of Friends classes for nursing homes. If you are interested in being one of these partner sites, please indicate that by completing the opt-in initiative survey and selecting "Circle of Friends Class (Program to Reduce Loneliness)." Circle of Friends helps facilitate social engagement classes to help residents build meaningful connections and reduce loneliness. More information about Circle of Friends® here. Certified Circle of Friends® facilitators will lead the 12-week classes at your facility for residents.

Please note: Interested nursing homes must be in Generations' service area of Daviess, Dubois, Knox, Martin and Pike counties.

3. 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.

Please note: We are currently in the pilot phase of this program. At this time, it is not yet available as an opt-in initiative.

4. Demenita Friends Sessions: Host a certified 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 Dementia Friends Champions will provide the materials needed, but they need an idea of how many attendees there will be. USI will put the facilities in direct contact with the Dementia Friends Champions, and they can work from there on scheduling.

Please note: Dementia Friends Champions can travel to any facility within their service areas of Daviess, Dubois, Knox, Martin, Pike, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Spencer, Gibson, Perry and Posey counties.

5. BingoCize®: Generations, the Area 13 Agency on Aging and Disability is offering trained BingoCize facilitators to run BingoCize classes for nursing homes. BingoCize is a health promotion program that combines the game of bingo with inclusive exercises for everyone! Older adults can play bingo and meet new people while learning about how to reduce your risk of experiencing a fall. Learn more about this evidence-based program here.

Please note: Interested nursing homes must be in Generations' service area of Daviess, Dubois, Knox, Martin and Pike counties.

If you would like to participate in one of our opt-in initiatives, please complete the opt-in initiative survey.

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: USI will support nursing homes in achieving recognition for implementing age-friendly health system practices. More information about IHI Age-Friendly recognition here.

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

• Nursing Home Basics: The Benefits of Age-Friendly Care for Residents and Staff
• 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: Provide foundational training for individuals preparing to enter the Certified Nursing Assistant workforce.
2. CNA Apprenticeship Program: 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.