About Us

Quality care and compassion for the aging have been the hallmark of Phoebe since 1903. Dedicated in Fall 2001, the Phoebe Institute is a reflection of this century-old mission. Guided by a community advisory board, the Institute is evolving to meet the following objectives:

To develop educational programs which enhance understanding of aging and its many dimensions: physical, spiritual, intellectual, emotional and social;
To facilitate collaborative initiatives among those concerned with quality of life and care for the aging;
To promote research on healthy aging and quality care;
To serve as a resource to the media and community in establishing links with experts and information related to quality of life and care for the aging;
To promote older persons as educational resources to the community.

Initiatives of the Phoebe Institute

Involve representatives of area colleges and universities and establish cooperative research and/or educational programs for students and staff;
Establish links with area high schools and vocational technical schools in order to develop the skills and interests of young people in careers in service to the aging population;
Promote partnerships and educational programs within spiritual communities through sponsorship of educational programs for pastors and lay persons;
Encourage intergenerational understanding by promoting opportunities for children and youth groups to participate in learning experiences and volunteer service with the aging;
Establish a series of lectures for professionals and the general community;
Provide expertise to the media and community on various topics related to quality of life and care for the aging;
Host events for regional legislators and other care providers to discuss current policy issues;
Sponsor public events featuring a noted speaker on a topic related to quality of life and care of the aging and honoring those who serve this population.

The mission of the Phoebe Institute on Aging is to provide forums for discussion and learning, including educational programs, cooperative ventures and outreach activities which promote improved quality of life and care for the aging and their families in the region Phoebe serves.

The Phoebe Institute on Aging was created in recognition of Phoebe’s more than 100 years of care for the aging.