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January 2026
08jan3:00 pm4:00 pmA Legal Roadmap to Aging WellPUBLIC WEBINAR PRESENTATION
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We all know what’s needed to age well regarding physical, cognitive, and mental health. However, what about financial and legal health? Attend
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We all know what’s needed to age well regarding physical, cognitive, and mental health. However, what about financial and legal health? Attend this program, presented by an elder law attorney, to learn how proper advanced legal planning can help ensure you and your loved ones are setup for success.
Presented by elder law attorney Amy Gjesdahl with The Village Chicago.
Register for this presentation here.
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Attorney Amy Gjesdahl, JD
27jan12:00 pm1:00 pmDebunking Medicare and Medicaid MythsPRIVATE PRESENTATION
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This session will debunk 14 commonly held myths about Medicare and Medicaid, show you how to prepare for the reality of long-term care, and how to take advantage of opportunities
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This session will debunk 14 commonly held myths about Medicare and Medicaid, show you how to prepare for the reality of long-term care, and how to take advantage of opportunities to maximize your quality of life. Presented by Attorney Melissa Kallio, JD, CELA.
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27jan12:00 pm1:00 pmDebunking Medicare and Medicaid MythsPRIVATE PRESENTATION
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This session will debunk 14 commonly held myths about Medicare and Medicaid, show you how to prepare for the reality of long-term care, and how to take advantage of opportunities
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This session will debunk 14 commonly held myths about Medicare and Medicaid, show you how to prepare for the reality of long-term care, and how to take advantage of opportunities to maximize your quality of life. Presented by Attorney Melissa Kallio, JD, CELA.
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31jan11:00 am12:30 pmPrepare to CareWebinar
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Taking care of an aging family member is one of the most important roles we will take on during our lives. It is also one
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Taking care of an aging family member is one of the most important roles we will take on during our lives. It is also one of the most daunting and demanding roles we will ever experience. What legal documents do you need to put in place? What health care and financial decisions are you allowed to make? What resources are available? This session presented by Certified Elder Law Attorney Helen Mesoloras, JD, CELA in partnership with Tinley Park Public Library, will provide valuable information and legal advice which every family caregiver needs to know.
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Tinley Park Library
7851 Timber Drive
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Certified Elder Law Attorney Helen Mesoloras, JD, CELA
February 2026
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Helen Mesoloras, JD, CELA, presents on the legal planning to execute when you or a loved one is living with a chronic medical condition.
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Helen Mesoloras, JD, CELA, presents on the legal planning to execute when you or a loved one is living with a chronic medical condition.
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Certified Elder Law Attorney Helen Mesoloras, JD, CELA
March 2026
10mar2:00 pm3:30 pmPrepare to CarePUBLIC PRESENTATION
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Taking care of an ailing family member is one of the most daunting and demanding roles we will ever experience. What legal documents do you need to put in place?
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Taking care of an ailing family member is one of the most daunting and demanding roles we will ever experience. What legal documents do you need to put in place? What health care and financial decisions are you allowed to make? What resources are available? This session will provide valuable information and advice which every family caregiver needs to know. Presented by Certified Elder Law Attorney Helen Mesoloras, JD.
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Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
25 North Winfield Road, Winfield, Illinios 60190
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Certified Elder Law Attorney Helen Mesoloras, JD, CELA
13mar12:30 pm1:30 pmLegal Guide to Emergency Decision Making
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Public Presentation with Attorney Melissa Kallio, JD, CELA on “Legal Guide to Emergency Decision Making” It happens: your elderly parent falls and is rushed to the hospital without a Power of
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Public Presentation with Attorney Melissa Kallio, JD, CELA on “Legal Guide to Emergency Decision Making”
It happens: your elderly parent falls and is rushed to the hospital without a Power of Attorney or formal decision-maker in place. Who has the legal right to step in and make medical decisions? This presentation reviews the decision-making hierarchy in such situations and legal planning necessary to avoid more chaos and confusion.
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La Bella Events
5412 La Grange Rd
31mar12:00 pm1:00 pmAsset Protection & Medicaid
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Presentation by Attorney Melissa Kallio, JD, CELA on “Asset Protection & Medicaid” Tips from an elder law attorney on how to cope with the cost of long-term care, how the Medicaid
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Presentation by Attorney Melissa Kallio, JD, CELA on “Asset Protection & Medicaid”
Tips from an elder law attorney on how to cope with the cost of long-term care, how the Medicaid rules apply to you, and what options are available to protect your assets for a spouse, partner, or children.
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Aging Care Connections
111 West Harris Ave., LaGrange IL 60525
April 2026
14apr1:00 pm2:00 pmWills & Trusts – A Deep Dive
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Presentation by Attorney Amy Gjesdahl, JD on “Wills & Trusts – A Deep Dive” This session dives into the intricacies of each type of document and the variations available, including Living
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Presentation by Attorney Amy Gjesdahl, JD on “Wills & Trusts – A Deep Dive”
This session dives into the intricacies of each type of document and the variations available, including Living Wills and Revocable Trusts.
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