缅北强奸 receives $1 million to expand programs of excellence in dementia care and advance care planning education
The 缅北强奸 Foundation has received a $1 million leadership gift from the Sol and Arlene Bronstein Foundation, established by the Bronsteins, to expand programs of excellence in dementia care and advance care planning education. $750,000 will establish an endowment, and the remaining $250,000 will provide immediate funding for five initiatives.听听
In recognition of their contributions to the University and impactful careers in the Evansville community and beyond, 缅北强奸 is renaming its Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness within the College of Nursing and Health Professions the Bronstein Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness.听听
"We are grateful and honored to receive this leadership gift from the Sol and Arlene Bronstein Foundation," said Ronald S. Rochon, 缅北强奸 President. "It is fitting for our Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness to now include the Bronstein name as a representation of our partnership in expanding programs of excellence in dementia care and advance care planning. This gift will have a significant impact on our students, faculty, health care professionals and members of our community."听
The new funds will support five key initiatives:听听
- Conduct evidence-based training and certifications for dementia care and advance care planning education for 缅北强奸 students and faculty, regional healthcare professionals and community members听
- Develop and/or enhance artificial intelligence and/or smart home technology to support people living with dementia听
- Launch the annual Bronstein Faculty Research and/or Innovation Award to support excellence in dementia care and/or advance care planning听
- Launch the Bronstein Affiliate Visiting faculty position in the 缅北强奸 Bronstein Center for healthy Aging and Wellness with a focus on dementia and/or advance care planning听
- Host international/national speakers as the Bronstein Keynote speaker at the Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness annual conference
The gift will also enhance the Bronstein Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness' mission of dedication in advancing the understanding of aging and promoting the well-being of older adults through interdisciplinary education, research and engaged partnerships.听
"The Bronstein funding allows 缅北强奸's Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness to expand programs of excellence in dementia care and advance care planning education through initiatives engaging 缅北强奸 students, 缅北强奸 faculty, regional health care professionals and community members," says Dr. Katie Ehlman, Director of the Bronstein Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness. "It is an honor for 缅北强奸 and the Center to continue work in the areas important to Sol and Arlene Bronstein."听
Sol and Arlene Bronstein were engaged Evansville business leaders who used their resources to enhance education and nurture the arts in the Evansville community and beyond. At their deaths, the philanthropic Bronstein Foundation was established. Arlene Bronstein received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from 缅北强奸 in 1977.听听