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Healthcare needs more than one-dimensional solutions. Whether you're a healthcare leader seeking systemic change or a patient or caregiver navigating complex medical decisions, the way you approach these challenges makes all the difference. My talks combine personal experience, professional expertise, and practical strategies to help you see the full picture and be savvy as hell.
Talk 1
for health leaders
4D™ Thinking:
New Approaches for Aging
In our rapidly aging society, conventional 1-dimensional thinking often falls short. This presentation introduces 4D™ Aging, a multidimensional framework that reveals new perspectives on modern challenges, such as chronic disease epidemics and the caregiver crisis. This talk is for health leaders seeking innovative ways to navigate today’s dramatic population shifts.
Learning Outcomes
Identify flat solutions that miss the depths of aging and health.
Reframe complex challenges using a deeper, multidimensional framework.
Develop strategies for bridging the personal and the population levels.
Design effective and efficient 4D™ approaches in an aging society.
Talk 2
for healthcare providers
Healthcare Savvy:
Aging is not an Enemy
Healthcare navigation becomes increasingly complex with age. Drawing from personal experience with two open-heart surgeries and being a caregiver for both parents, Dr. Kendall shares practical strategies for fostering patient savvy, self-advocacy, and autonomy. This talk is for health professionals who want to help patients increase healthspan, not just lifespan.
Learning Outcomes
Identify common barriers for older adults navigating their healthcare.
Learn techniques for helpings patients maintain autonomy as they age.
Create systems to support older patients in achieving optimal outcomes.
Design support frameworks that enhance care coordination for aging adults.
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“Dr. Kendall’s talks were engaging and offered a compelling perspective on aging, an area that remains underrepresented in medical education. His expertise in Public Health and Gerontology enhances understanding of aging by challenging common myths and shedding light on health care disparities faced by older adults. His message is both timely and relevant to the education of future clinicians committed to equitable, evidence-based care.”
Joseph H Sewell III, MD
Associate Program Director and Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine Residency Program
UAB Heersink School of Medicine - Montgomery Regional Campus -
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“Dr. Kendall facilitated a presentation and offered tangible means for our patient population to advocate for themselves and stay organized amidst complex medical needs and illness. Jacob displayed insight as both the patient and professional through sharing helpful tips he himself utilizes and others could relate to. Our patient support group was grateful for the discussion and fresh perspective.”
Hannah Oller, LCSW
Lung Transplant Social Worker
Northwestern Memorial Hospital -
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“With heart disease, Jacob has been there and done that. He brings both his personal experiences as a patient and caregiver and his professional expertise in gerontology to create a ‘safe space’ and engaging speaking style for heart patients and their caregivers, and the providers who help them. If you want to be at the top of your game with aging and chronic disease, Jacob is someone you need to speak with.”
Paul Stelzer, MD
Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery
Mount Sinai Hospital, NYC -
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“Jacob’s talk on an overview of health was a fantastic example of interdisciplinarity. His engaging style had the audience hooked from the start, and the interactive nature of the presentation ensured that each listener was an active participant. Jacob brings a uniquely global understanding to this discussion thanks to his personal experiences and educational background, and he makes the material both relatable and understandable. I highly recommend him!”
Kevin Johnson, PhD
Associate Professor of History & Global Studies
Taylor University -
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“Jacob did an outstanding job equipping a diverse audience to engage in productive dialogue on aging and health. His speaking style connected with the audience right away and created a safe space for participants to ask questions and discuss what they were learning. The group left feeling more confident about their ability to engage in conversation, even around tough topics! We are grateful to Jacob for this experience!”
Dee Ford, MDiv
Pastor
Crosscreek Baptist Church -
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"Jacob’s talk on aging and chronic disease was one of the most intellectually engaging ones I’ve heard. His ability to translate wide-ranging expertise and personal perspectives as a heart patient and caregiver into practical insights for health professionals is uniquely well-positioned for addressing today’s healthcare and public health challenges. I highly recommend Jacob."
Mark Hammond, MD
President’s Council
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine -
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“Jacob did an engaging job sharing his experiences and knowledge about various leadership topics, like the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to complex problems. He also did a great job posing questions on ethics and dismantling outdated systems. We were lucky to have him.”
Jonathan Meagher-Zayas, MSW, MPA
Adjunct Professor
University at Albany, SUNY -
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“I had the pleasure of interviewing Jacob for my podcast, The Macro Social Work Mentor, and he impressed me with his interdisciplinary knowledge and approach to discussing the intersections of healthcare, social work, public health, and religion. His honesty and clarity makes him worth listening to.”
Victor Manolo, PhD, MSW
Podcast Producer and Host
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“Jacob's ability to reflect on his career choices, even in the face of personal health challenges, showcases his introspection skills and his commitment to personal growth. His personal and professional journeys demonstrate clearly that neither our own health(care) nor our professional life happens in a vacuum.”
David Mendes, PhD
Podcast Producer and Host
Papa PhD Podcast
