Nearly 100 years ago, a religious woman of great courage and vision believed that elders entrusted in her care should live in a homelike environment. She believed that they should be treated as unique, individual human beings; she acted on her beliefs and founded a Congregation that would teach others by its example. In 1987, the …
Individuals 65 and older have a high tendency to fall. These falls can cause injuries that increase the rate of mortality and significantly decrease the quality of life. There are many predisposing factors that may lead to these falls, and it is important to understand and evaluate risk factors that can help to decrease or …
Education and Dementia Care Training programs for long-term care staff and caregivers are vital to ensure progress and quality in care for those residents with Dementia and other memory impairments. Dementia isn’t just a challenge for individuals; it’s a call to transform the way we care. Education holds the key to unlocking empathy, patience, and effective …
Communities of religious women in many countries around the world are facing the challenge of how Sisters can provide the appropriate care and support for their aging members. Unfortunately, many Religious Congregations have neither the funds nor the support systems in place. In 2022, the Avila Institute of Gerontology and the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged …
Join us in celebrating 35 years of education for compassionate care as we once again bring you the Avila Institute Annual Long-Term Care Conference in person! This flagship event gathers experts, researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders from the field of long-term care. Over the course of two days, this conference provides a unique platform for attendees …
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