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Another National Nursing Home Week - which doubles as Employee Appreciation Week at Concordia – is in the books, and we had a blast celebrating the awesomeness of our team members! (Read more for photos)

Lynda Neupert Byers grew up across the road from Concordia at Cabot and wondered as a teenager standing at Brewer’s Barber Shop to catch her school bus what it was like living in that building (Oertel Care Center).

Perfect weather, plenty of fish and tons of fun were all part of the 2019 Concordia Fishing Derby for Kids. Over 800 people – the most in the event’s five-year history – visited Lake Saxony to reel in bass, bluegill, catfish and sunfish. Also breaking records this year was the largest fish caught in the history of the event, an enormous 21-inch largemouth bass! (Read more for photos)

Mothers are the kind, generous and loving individuals who guide and care for us throughout our lives. Whether offering words of encouragement, providing sage advice or helping us through our best and worst days, the bond between a mother and child is unlike any other. For one family, close mother-daughter relationships have positively impacted a community for nearly a century.

The Concordia Team is comprised of many talented and compassionate employees who have graciously served our mission in a variety of ways – and we are excited for you to meet these fantastic individuals. Let us introduce you to Melanie Stewart!

National Nurses Week is May 6-12.  It is a week to acknowledge the contributions nurses and caregivers make and honor the roles they play in our lives. For those of us with a loved one in an assisted living community, with in-home care, or at a nursing home, it is an especially good time to show your appreciation for professional caregivers – whether they are nurses or in the nursing family/department.

The Concordia Team is comprised of many talented and compassionate employees who have graciously served our mission in a variety of ways – and we are excited for you to meet these fantastic individuals. Let us introduce you to Alyson Krumpe!

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one out of every four people (nearly 63 million) in the United States volunteers with an organization each year. Although this number may seem like a lot, the Corporation for National and Community services has pointed out that this number has been in decline since 2012. This is bad news for the thousands of non-profit organizations across the country that rely on the selflessness and generosity of volunteers who help day-to-day. (Read More for photo slideshow)

April is National Volunteer Month, which is a time to celebrate the remarkable ways Concordia volunteers serve our residents, patients and families every day. With the helping hands of our volunteers, many more lives are filled with joy, fellowship and inspiration. Each week for the month of April, we’ll introduce you to a volunteer whose acts of service have touched many lives. This week, Concordia at Cabot volunteer Linda Gizienski shares her story.

The Concordia Team is comprised of many talented and compassionate employees who have graciously served our mission in a variety of ways – and we are excited for you to meet these fantastic individuals. Let us introduce you to Robin Binkley and Paige Hipple!