The ParaDocs
April 29, 2020

How do we thrive in the face of ever-changing challenges of Covid-19?   In the first of this new weekly guest series, Psychotherapist, Dr. Francis L. Battisti, and Nutritionist, Dr. Helen Battisti guide us in navigating and calming the unprecedented stress we find ourselves facing.   For over 10 years, they have worked closely with us on aging concerns and have presented many webinars and in-person workshops.  Their newsletter, The Zone, is a weekly mental health and nutrition tip sheet during times of change.   The Coronavirus has disrupted every

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The Zone, Vol 1: Stress Management and Self-Care
Avila Institute Staff
April 16, 2020

The Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, along with the Avila Institute of Gerontology, honored three individuals with the Flos Carmeli award for their excellence and dedication to the mission of Venerable Mary Angeline Teresa McCrory, O.Carm., Foundress of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm. “Flos Carmeli,” meaning “Flower of Carmel,” is an award that is given to individuals chosen for their commitment and enthusiasm for living out and spreading the Carmelite mission. The 2020 Flos Carmeli celebration took place on March 9 at St. Teresa’s Motherhouse in Germantown, NY.

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Flos Carmeli 2020 recognizes three award recipients for their dedication and service to Venerable Mary Angeline Teresa McCrory, O.Carm.
Avila Institute Staff
April 8, 2019

Mary Fetick is the 2019 Flos Carmeli Award recipient for Compassion. Mary’s job as Activity Director for six years and as Mission Effectiveness Director for three years are based on her deep faith. She formerly worked at American Airlines for twenty years and then at St. Margaret Hall for four and a half years. She plans all the special events and activities, trains and organizes volunteers, and oversees the Pastoral Care Department.

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Flos Carmeli 2019 recognizes Mary Fetick for her compassion in the spirit of Venerable Mary Angeline Teresa McCrory, O.Carm.
Avila Institute Staff
April 12, 2018

Recipients, Wayne Schuberth of Carmel Terrace in Framingham, MA and Dianne Kloeker of St. Margaret Hall in Cincinnati, OH, received the award for Shared Commitment.

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Flos Carmeli 2018 recognizes two award recipients for their shared commitment to the mission of Venerable Mary Angeline Teresa McCrory, O.Carm.
Avila Institute Staff
February 20, 2015

On February 17th, the Avila Institute and the NRRO co-sponsored another successful webinar titled “Interacting with Religious Members with Memory Impairment.” The webinar presenter, Alfred Norwood, is a behavior specialist who uses applied behavior analysis combined with current neuropsychology to resolve behaviors in community and institutional based seniors with cognitive and memory deficits. Mr. Norwood

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Webinar Re-Cap – Interacting with Religious Members with Memory Impairment