Community
Building
This isn't a resort
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To be in a place where they belong
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To live in a place where life is real, and sometimes messy
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To have real and meaningful purpose in their life
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To be a citizen, not a patient or customer
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A place where there they are accepted regardless of age or changing abilities.
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A home, not a home-like environment
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Influence on the community and from the community
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A shared emotional connection
Discover Your Potential Today
Regular course pricing is $99
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Enroll now
$99.00
Regular price
Course curriculum
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Welcome!
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Participant Workbook
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Lesson 1: Let's Get Real
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Lesson 2: This Isn't a Resort
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Lesson 3: Evidence for a New Approach
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Lesson 4: More Evidence for Change
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Chapter One Quiz
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Lesson 1: What is Community
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Lesson 2: Citizens, Not Customers
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Lesson 3: Norms
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Lesson 4: Think Like a Mayor
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Lesson 5: Listen More, Talk Less
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Lesson 6: Community in Action
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Chapter 2 Quiz
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Lesson 1: Pulling it All Together
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Chapter 3 Quiz
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Lesson 1 Pillar 1: Pro-aging and Ability Inclusive
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Lesson 2 Pillar 2: Purpose and Influence
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Lesson 3 Pillar 3: Growth and Learning
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Lesson 4 Pillar 4: Belonging and Connectedness
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Chapter 4 Quiz
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About this course
- $99.00
- 1.5 hours of video content
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the course format?
This course is an online self-study course.
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What is the self-study course experience like?
You can watch video lessons through your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. Since the course content builds on itself, it will make the course feel more cohesive and impactful, if you don't wait too long between completing course lessons.
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May I share my login credentials with other colleagues in my organization?
No. Course registration is per individual. Sharing your login privileges with individuals who have not paid for the course is considered a copyright violation. Individuals who are not appropriately registered for the course are also not eligible for a Certificate of Completion or CEUs. We track each student's learning journey, so that we may better support your learning goals.
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Are CEUs available for this course?
Yes. This course has a pre-approval for 7.5 continuing education hours available through the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB).
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Who do I contact, if I have questions along the way?
Send your questions to [email protected].
The Eden Alternative is an international, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization focused on creating a world that celebrates aging and human potential. Dedicated to creating quality of life for elders and their care partners, wherever they may live, we offer person-directed training and consultation services designed to create revolutionary shifts in the culture of care. From the nursing home to the neighborhood street, The Eden Alternative provides a flexible framework for personal and organizational transformation that honors each individual and supports empowerment, growth, and purpose. For more information, visit https://www.edenalt.org.
About your course guide
With over 20 years of experience in aging services leadership, Jill has pushed back against the status quo of aging services and driven deep cultural transformation in for-profit and non-profit organizations, including nursing homes, assisted living, and life plan communities.
Each transformation not only improved the quality of life for the people who lived and worked in the communities, but led to significant improvements in occupancy, financial, and regulatory outcomes.
Jill is currently the CEO of Christian Living Communities and the former President & CEO of The Eden Alternative. Jill is passionate about helping organizations create vibrant, life-affirming environments where each person matters and everyone has opportunities for growth and purpose, regardless of age or abilities.
She speaks internationally on topics of ageism, leadership, and cultural transformation and is the author of the award-winning book Disrupting the Status Quo of Senior Living: A Mindshift.
