Speakers Bureau 2024

Whether you’re interested in learning about our senior living and health care system, or if you’d like to learn more about specific health, medical, or wellness topic, Concordia can provide a health/senior care professional on the topic of your choice, and tailor a presentation to fit your needs. 

To schedule a presenter, please call Concordia’s Speakers Bureau Coordinator Cheryl Aughton at 724-487-4656 or e-mail caughton@concordialm.org.

Topics include:

Senior Care/Senior Living/Retirement Living Topics

1. Understanding the Difference between Hospice and Palliative Care, presented by a member from our Good Samaritan Hospice team
2. What is a Continuing Care Community and Why Should I Choose to Live in One? 
   Connor Hagey, Director of Retirement Living, Concordia at Cabot

Health and Wellness Topics

1. Tips for Fall Prevention   
2. Exercise Tips as We Grow Older
3. Prehab for Successful Joint Replacement (available at Cabot area locations)
   Jennifer Anderson, DPT, Director of Outpatient Rehabilitation, Concordia at Cabot
4. The Benefits of Volunteering

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Education Topics

1. Alzheimer’s Disease: Get Educated
2. Recognizing the Early Signs of Dementia
3. How to Reduce Stress as a Caregiver
4. Tips and Exercises to Sharpen Your Mind
5. Communication Techniques for Your Loved One with Dementia
   Melanie Hartman, Director of Adult Day Services, Concordia at Cabot

Other Topics

1. How to Organize, De-Clutter and Downsize Your Life
   Cheryl Aughton, Marketing Coordinator, Concordia Haven Apartments
2. Various healthcare topics, including healthy aging, heart health, managing diabetes, osteoporosis and senior nutrition 
   Stephanie Snow and/or Daniel McKnight, Nurse Practitioners, Concordia Physician Practice

To schedule a presenter, please call Concordia’s Speakers Bureau Coordinator Cheryl Aughton at 724-487-4656 or e-mail caughton@concordialm.org.