Stand With Me: Summer Symposium 2025

Written By Christie Browning

Yesterday’s Stand With Me Symposium at the Parkview Mirro Center was an incredible day of education, connection, and community. When we stand together, residents truly rise!

Your presence, questions, and willingness to learn make all the difference in ensuring dignity, respect, and support for older adults in our community.

A special thank-you to the Better Business Bureau and the Foellinger Foundation for your partnership and support in making the Stand With Me Symposium possible.

Your commitment to our community helps ensure education, connection, and resources reach those who need them most.

'Doing the Good' Award Winners

Congratulations to our 'Doing the Good' Award winners: Drew Kalsto and Leesa Ackerman! Your dedication and service are making a lasting impact for older adults and families in our community.

A heartfelt thank you to our speakers and contributors:

  • Drew Kalsto – Aging Compass Fort Wayne | Navigating resources for families with compassion and clarity

  • David Anthony – Elder Law Attorney, Burt Blee Dixon Sutton and Bloom | Sharing facts & myths about POA and the difference between Living Wills vs. Power of Attorney

  • Teresa DeLellis – Manchester University | Insight on delirium prevention and treatment in older adults

  • Todd Hunnicutt – Indiana Health Services | Unplanned but powerful message on the GUIDE Program for dementia socialization and stimulation. Thank you, Todd, for being willing to jump on stage and share your knowledge!

  • Christie Browning – Our engaging emcee from Content By Request

  • Ta’Korei Moore & pianist Gary – Stunning live music

  • Anna Outten – Board President | Leading a fun residents’ rights quiz for attendees

What’s Next?

Our annual Residents’ Rights Month fundraiser celebrates the good work we do to advocate for our residents.

October is National Residents’ Rights Month. To bring awareness to this important monthly observance, we host our annual fundraiser to support the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program which exists to live out its mission of resident advocacy. We celebrate with food, drinks, auctions, raffles, and of course fun! Stay tuned for tickets and event details! Follow us on Social Media or visit our event page.

Christie Browning

Christie is a five-time HSPA award-winning writer with a long resume of creative, compelling writing. Her background includes journalism and marketing, which allows her to bring a specialized voice to the pieces created for her clients. On her own, Christie has written for newspapers, online magazines and major publications. For her clients, Christie produces web designs, press and media releases, blog articles, downloadable worksheets and flyers as well as social media content. Her long-time career as an entrepreneur gives her unique insight into what her clients need to promote their products, services and messages.

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