OPTIMISITIC (IMAGE) Indiana University Caption OPTIMISTIC is a care model developed by the Indiana University Center for Aging Research and the Regenstrief Institute to improve quality of care, reduce hospitalizations and increase access to palliative care for long-term nursing home residents. Credit Indiana University Center for Aging Research Usage Restrictions Credit to Indiana University Center for Aging Research License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.