The Wellness Course

In collaboration with ICAA

Course Overview

In today’s senior housing and care environment, wellness is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a business imperative. This new NIC Academy Special Topics course, created in collaboration with the International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA), explores how thoughtful wellness strategies can drive financial performance, enhance resident satisfaction, and differentiate your organization in a competitive market.

Through expert-led instruction, case studies, and a forward-looking perspective, this course provides actionable insights on how to embed wellness into your operating model to create meaningful impact.

What you’ll explore:

  • The financial return of investing in wellness
  • How wellness drives resident satisfaction and quality of life
  • Strategies for integrating wellness across operations
  • A deep dive into one operator’s successful implementation
  • Innovations shaping the future of wellness in senior living

Enrollment Information

Enrollment Fee: $950

To enroll in the program, you will first need to create a free account. You’ll be redirected to the cart to complete enrollment.

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Course Outline

  1. Topic 1: The Financial Impact of Wellness Programming
  2. Topic 2: Enhancing Resident Well-Being and Life Satisfaction
  3. Topic 3: Operationalizing Wellness for Strategic Advantage
  4. Topic 4: Case Study: WellRun Senior Living’s Wellness Program Implementation
  5. Topic 5: Emerging Trends and Future Opportunities

Lead Instructor

Jessica Drecktrah

Jessica Drecktrah, DNP(c), MHA, MN, RN

Pioneering Healthcare Executive | Nurse Leader | Wellness Strategist

Jessica Drecktrah is a visionary healthcare executive and nurse whose career spans senior living, fitness, academia, retail, and integrative wellness.

If you’re interested in learning more about the operations side of wellness, consider the Foundation for Wellness Certificate Course from ICAA.

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