Highlighting Resources and Support across Northwest, Pennsylvania related to Physical, Mental, Social, Emotional, Spiritual, Legal, and Financial Wellness

Date: Friday, October 11, 2024

Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Location: New Beginnings Church, 13226 Leslie Rd, Meadville PA 16335

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Speaker and Topics

Topic 1: Physical/Mental Health

10:00 AM – Speaker: Dr. Martin Decker – Meadville Medical Center

10:40 AM Breakout Sessions:

• Breakout 1: Dementia/Brain Health
• Breakout 2: Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy
• Breakout 3: Nutrition
• Breakout 4: Navigating the Hospital System

Topic 2: Social Needs, Community Programs, Housing

11:15 AM – Speaker: Krista Geer- Crawford Co. Area Agency on Aging

11:50 AM Breakout Sessions:

• Breakout 1: Family Caregiving
• Breakout 2: Community Support and Programs
• Breakout 3: Adult Protective Services

Topic 3: Spiritual and End of Life Planning

12:30 PM – Speaker: Kristen Petruso – Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory

1:10 PM Breakout Sessions:

• Breakout 1: Funeral Planning
• Breakout 2: Hospice
• Breakout 3: Bereavement

Topic 4: Financial, Legal and Insurance

1:45 PM – Speaker: Lisa Lopez – Marquette Savings Bank

2:25 PM Breakout Sessions:

• Breakout 1: Fraud and Financial Exploitation
• Breakout 2: Elder Law and Legal Planning
• Breakout 3: Medicare, Medicaid and Long-term Care Insurance

Topic 5: Continuum of Long Term Care

3:00 PM – Speaker: Melissa Porter – Wesbury Retirement Community

3:30 PM Panel: Home Care, Home Health, Independent and Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Home and Care Homes

This event is free and open to the public with over 45+ vendors. If you have any questions please email: agingandwellnesssymposium@gmail.com.