SOUTH BEND – The Gerontology Consortium of Michiana has announced that Dr. Paul Wright will be the keynote speaker for its upcoming “Aging with Purpose and Passion” conference from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 2.

For 25 years, Wright was a cardiologist, and work with Mother Teresa for the last five years of her life.

Wright will be available to autograph copies of his book, “Mother Teresa’s Prescription: Finding Happiness and Peace in Service. Copies will be available at the event for $10 and the royalties will go to Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity.

The cost to attend is $75 for healthcare professionals, $25 for caregivers and community members and $10 for students. To register, call Pat Adams at (574) 239-8364 or e-mail padams@hcc-nd.edu.