Avila Institute Staff
January 17, 2026

We’re excited to announce that a new on-demand webinar is now available in the AIG Learning Center for long-term care administrators seeking to deepen their approach to person-centered dementia care.This session explores the vital role spirituality and faith can play in supporting residents’ well-being, offering insight into why spiritual support matters and how meaningful faith

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NEW On-Demand Webinar on Supporting Faith in Dementia
Avila Institute Staff
November 14, 2025

Professionals in long-term care are continually searching for new, practical, and compassionate ways to support individuals living with dementia. A rapidly emerging area of promise lies in the use of artificial intelligence and chatbots—tools that can personalize memory support in ways we’ve never seen before.We invite you to join us for a live continuing education

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New Webinar: Using AI to Support Memory Interventions in Dementia Care
Avila Institute Staff
October 27, 2025

Eleven International Sisters from our 2024-2025 Sisters Aging Well Together Program with our AIG Faculty. From left to right: Sr. Ligi, Sr. Nora, Sr. Helena, Melissa Silvestro, Sr. Felicia, Sr. Scholastica, Sr. Peter Lillian Di Maria, Sr. Mary Jacinta, Sr. Mary Consolata, Deacon Tony Silvestro. Front: Sr. Elizabeth, Sr. Merina, Sr. Kusum, and Sr. Mary

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A Global Mission of Care: Sisters from Five Nations Continue Hilton-Funded Program
Avila Institute Staff
September 6, 2025

The Avila Institute is pleased to announce the return of the Geriatric Pastoral Care Training Workshop in 2026. This three-day program, offered April 16–18, 2026, is designed to address the unique spiritual and emotional needs of older adults. Created for those serving in elder care settings—especially those working within Pastoral Care Departments—the workshop provides both

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Geriatric Pastoral Care Training Returns April 16–18, 2026
Avila Institute Staff
August 3, 2025

From left to right, we honor the achievements of: Tora Perkins, Renee Allain, Leslie Hoot, Angie Schmidt, Kelsey Alvarez, and Helene Bertazzo who graduated Wednesday, June 18, 2025. We are proud to celebrate the most recent graduates of the Roots of Caring Leadership Program, a transformative experience that nurtures both the heart and the mind.

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Celebrating the Roots of Caring Graduates: A New Generation of Mission-Driven Leaders