Memory Care of Excellence Intern

Trilogy Health Services, LLC•Louisville, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Memory Care of Excellence (MCCOE) Intern role is a hands-on learning opportunity to contribute to developing a national model for dementia support. The intern will gain experience supporting education, research, and innovation in dementia care, applying research to practice, and working collaboratively across disciplines. Depending on the intern’s interests, academic background, and placement length, they may lead a defined project and present findings or recommendations to the MCCOE team at the end of the internship. The intern may help develop educational resources and training materials; gather feedback from staff and residents; conduct literature reviews and environmental scans; organize and review information about MCCOE initiatives; document best practices; and support the Dementia Advisory Board. Other activities may include assisting with conferences and outreach, creating practical resources for staff and families, preparing research summaries, and participating in supervised observational and learning experiences within the MCCOE neighborhood. The internship is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The posting describes a 10-week paid internship program for Fall 2025 and Spring/Summer 2026, while the position overview also identifies a 2027 Summer Internship.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in gerontology, psychology, neuroscience, nursing, public health, healthcare administration, social work, occupational therapy, or a related field.
Strong communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Curiosity and willingness to learn.
Genuine interest in supporting people living with dementia.
Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and areas of expertise.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing educational resources, training materials, presentations, facilitator guides, and learning activities related to dementia support.
Gather feedback from staff and residents to help ensure education reflects lived experiences and supports data-informed curriculum and program improvements.
Assist with literature reviews and environmental scans on dementia-support topics and emerging approaches.
Gather, organize, and review information about MCCOE initiatives, including resident experiences, engagement, clinical outcomes, and operational measures, to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Document best practices for future MCCOE resources, education, and programming.
Explore neuroscience-based approaches to dementia support, including retained abilities, sensory strengths, environmental adaptations, and meaningful engagement.
Support development and coordination of the Dementia Advisory Board, including preparing accessible materials, assisting with meetings, documenting feedback, and helping incorporate recommendations into programs and resources.
Assist with planning and coordinating educational conferences, presentations, and outreach initiatives associated with MCCOE and the Alois Memory Care Institute.
Create practical tools and resources for staff and families, such as communication guides, connection checklists, and sensory support ideas.
Help develop research summaries and educational materials for sharing MCCOE learnings and best practices nationally.
Participate in supervised observational and learning experiences within the MCCOE neighborhood and assist with projects connecting research and education to practical implementation.
Depending on the placement, lead a defined project and present findings or recommendations to the MCCOE team.