The AHEPA Senior Living team participated in the National Council on Aging's symposium on mental health for older adults, emphasizing the importance of continuous training to enhance resident services. Attendees gained insights on integrating mental health into aging services and acknowledged the nationwide mental health crisis affecting seniors. This experience has motivated the team to implement new educational programs and further their commitment to providing high-quality support to residents.

1. Our culture of caring: at the
forefront of older adults’ mental
health challenges

2.  Attending the National Council on Aging’s Center for Healthy Aging’s 7th Annual Older Adult
Mental Health Awareness Day symposium was an incredibly enriching experience for AHEPA
Senior Living’s service coordination team, reinforcing our company’s commitment to the field
of senior living. The conference proved how continuous staff training and development are
vital for providing unparalleled services to our residents at AHEPA Senior Living. This
emphasis on growth and learning sets us apart, ensuring we remain at the forefront of
providing quality supportive services for seniors.
 The symposium offered many courses that taught us how to integrate mental health into
aging services. Attendees were able to choose from various mental health topics that
interested them, such as “Nutrition and Mental Health.” Mental health affects food security as
it can lead to an individual struggling with standing, lifting items, or even attempting to use
transportation. Consequently, poor diet can lead to negative health outcomes.

3.  Another highlight of the symposium was hearing the validation that there is a mental health
crisis that impacts the entire country and that seniors may be facing some of the same
challenges. Our teams appreciated hearing and engaging with other professionals in the field.
“Very informative,” and “We learned new things,” they said. They felt they were not alone in
addressing these important matters about mental health. They are eager to bring more
educational programs featuring expert speakers to their communities because of attending
the symposium.
 Reflecting on the symposium, it is evident that our staff’s continuous growth and development
are crucial to our success. The lessons we learned from this event will help us continue
providing exceptional supportive services at AHEPA Senior Living. Our commitment to
learning and improvement enables us to offer an unparalleled experience to our residents.
Through staying up to date about the latest advancements and best practices, we ensure that
our community remains a leader in senior living.

4.  As part of our ongoing commitment to learning, the next step of our training demonstrates
this. We will use the HUD-issued Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) issued at our training to
teach us to identify, understand and respond to mental health and substance use challenges.
The program is encouraging participants to #BeTheDifference. We are excited that HUD is
offering this course to our service coordinators working in the field and will be proud to say
that our entire team is trained in this area.
 In conclusion, attending the National Council on Aging’s symposium was a transformative
experience. It reinforced the importance of continuous education and development in
providing exceptional care. At AHEPA Senior Living, we are dedicated to increasing the
knowledge of our staff, which in turn enhances the lives of our residents. Our unwavering
commitment to excellence sets us apart and ensures we continue delivering the highest
standard of senior living.

5.  Quality Assurance for Service Coordination
 Learn how our Quality Assurance Management Team provides expert quality assurance
reviews, consultation, and online training throughout the United States within HUD guidelines.

6. Get in touch with us
2628 Bypass Rd;
Elkhart, IN 46514
(576) 389-1776
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202 SE 30th Street;
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 964-0164
info@ahepaseniorliving.org
8601 S. Shelby Street;
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 885-4446
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