February 12, 2025
Concordia Valentine’s Day Video 2025
Valentine’s Day is nearly here, so it’s time for our annual heartfelt video commemorating the season of love! We recruited retirement-living residents to participate in a super fun Valentine’s Day challenge! Our Concordia Couples tested their knowledge of one another, emulating the popular gameshow the Newlywed Game. Our couples represent quite the range of marital […] Read More
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December 30, 2024
Concordia’s 2024 Year in Review
Concordia’s 2024 has been full of great events, impactful mission and volunteer work, celebrations of our excellent employees and, as always, heartfelt caregiving. We’re looking back at some of the many highlights from this year and looking forward to more great things to come in 2025! January: Concordia Highlights Our Team At Concordia, we’re always […] Read More
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December 11, 2024
2024 Concordia at Cabot Live Nativity Celebrates the Birth of Jesus
“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby […] Read More
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November 19, 2024
Concordia Announces Leadership Changes
Leonard Quimby, Director of Facility-Based Operations Leonard Quimby, NHA, was recently appointed director of facility-based operations at Concordia Lutheran Ministries. A graduate of Slippery Rock University, Quimby has worked in the healthcare industry for 26 years. As director of facility-based operations, Quimby will work in collaboration with Concordia’s chief operating officer to support the overall […] Read More
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October 23, 2024
Concordia Experts Highlight Senior Physical Therapy Benefits
October is National Physical Therapy Month and a time to raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy for seniors. Physical therapy is often recommended by physicians, and in some states prescribed, to relieve pain; strengthen weakened muscles; and improve body mobility, balance and coordination. Physical therapy for seniors is especially important because it not […] Read More
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October 9, 2024
Over 1400 Attend Concordia at Cabot’s Oktoberfest
Ich liebe diesen Ort! (I love this place!) was the overall expression by more than 1400 guests who attended Concordia at Cabot’s annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 5. A beautiful sun-kissed autumn day set the backdrop for an evening of celebrating Concordia’s heritage. Upon arrival in the Concordia Haven I Retirement Apartments lobby, guests were greeted with […] Read More
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August 28, 2024
Understanding Heat-Related Risks in Seniors
Summer 2024 brought a lot of heat —record-setting heat, even. Extreme heat poses a significant risk to seniors. Concordia’s experienced home and community services teams regularly train and watch for the risks, signs and symptoms associated with heat-related illness. Heat-Related Illnesses Heat can cause some scary and possibly life-threatening conditions. According to the Centers for […] Read More
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August 21, 2024
2024 Concordia Memorial Butterfly Releases Honor Hundreds
During the month of August, our hospice agencies hosted three beautiful butterfly releases in memoriam of those who have gone before us. Concordia-IRMC VNA’s annual Hope Takes Flight release was held at Mack Park in Indiana, Pa., on Aug. 4. And on Aug. 18, Good Samaritan Hospice welcomed attendees to Cranberry Township Community Park and […] Read More
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July 12, 2024
Concordia Residents Quilt for Good
When Concordia Haven Retirement Apartment resident Flo Bump started the year 2024, she also started a big project: a king-sized, all white, handstitched quilt. Flo is a member of the Haven Quilt Ladies group, which is comprised of residents who bring their interest and skills together to both create their own works and finish the […] Read More
Concordia Blog, Location Services, Patient/ Resident Stories, The Concordia Family
July 10, 2024
The Fernandez Family’s Journey of Caring at Concordia
Family is the root of Concordia’s culture. Our team members, persons served and community friends are united by the ties of our mission of caring – each a branch on our 143-year-old family tree with new shoots budding every day. Throughout our organization’s history, there have been numerous instances of spouses, siblings, parents and relatives […] Read More
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