A Legal Road Map for Aging Well   

If the only certainties in life are death and taxes, then one of the major uncertainties is how our golden years will play out. We all hope to age well with excellent physical, cognitive, and mental health. But what about of financial and legal health? We must all prepare for the possibility that we may become ill, disabled, or lose cognitive function. Attend this program, presented by an elder law attorney, to learn how the proper advanced legal planning can help ensure a smoother and safer journey.

Presenter: Helen Mesoloras, JD, Elder Law Attorney and Partner

Date:  Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Time  11:00am-Noon

Location: Webinar or Phone

CEUs: 1 CEU is available for Illinois Nurses, Social Workers, and Counselors for no fee

Registration: This program is being offered in connection with Pathlights (formerly PLOWS Council on Aging). However, you do not need to be their client to attend.  There is no fee to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please contact Catherine at 708-274-0052 or c.stowers@plows.org

Dont Be Fooled by the 1,2,3’s of Elder Care Planning

Planning for our future or the future of a loved one can be confusing, almost like learning another language. Terminology and explanations can be unknown or seem more difficult when in crisis. Attend this program to learn this new language so you can plan for a smoother and safer future.

Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD, and Carol Raso, Community Resource Consultant with Elderwerks

Date: Thursday, April 1, 2021

Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm

Location: Webinar

Community Members: There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please contact events@elderwerks.org or 847-462-0885

For Professionals: 1.5 CE Credits will be awarded to Illinois nurses, social workers, professional counselors, and nursing home administrators. Payment may be made at registration. Please contact events@elderwerks.org or 847-462-0885.

Click here to view the flyer for this event.

When you are diagnosed with a chronic medical condition, not only do you need to prepare medically, you need to prepare legally and financially. Besides having the proper estate planning documents, you need to know what legal options are available in planning and paying for long-term care. That Medicare will pay for everything is a myth. This session, presented by an elder law attorney, will focus on the limitations of Medicare and how Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and personal care contracts can be used to maximize you and your loved one’s quality of life.

Presenter: Helen Mesoloras, JD
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Webinar
Community Members: There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required by clicking this link –http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=txvqzbdab&oeidk=a07ehjh2qr7d4586abc

For Professionals: 1. CE Credits will be awarded to Illinois nurses, social workers, professional counselors, and nursing home administrators for no fee.

Register at – http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=txvqzbdab&oeidk=a07ehjh2qr7d4586abc

Prepare to Care – A Discussion with a Certified Elder Law Attorney and a Geriatric Social Worker / Care Manager 

Taking care of our aging parents is one of the most important roles we will take on during our lifetime. It is also one of the most daunting and demanding roles we will ever experience. Preparing to care in advance of a crisis gives our parents the ability to have a say in their future, to maximize their independence and quality of life, to improve their chances of aging well and aging in place, to maintain family harmony, and to avoid creating difficult, time-consuming and expensive problems for their spouses and adult children.  Dutton Casey & Mesoloras helps families prepare in advance with legal documents to address health care and financial decision-making, advice regarding professional and community resources, assistance navigating long-term care options, advice regarding how to pay for care, assistance protecting assets for spouses, disabled adult children, and  adult children acting as caregivers, assistance accessing public benefits, and legal support for adult children acting as a fiduciary or as a caregiver for their parents. 

Presenters: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA, and Erin Vogt, LCSW, CMC

Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm

This program is being offered in connection with Cogent Strategic Wealth Management. 

How individuals plan in advance for a family member with special needs can make a significant difference.  Incorrect or inadequate planning can cause families and their loved ones to lose eligibility for critical public benefits and government programs.  This presentation will explain how to preserve public benefits, help ensure quality of life, guardianship guidelines, and much more. Please bring your questions.

Presenter: Attorney Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm

Location: Webinar or Phone

CEUs: 1 CEU is available for Illinois Nurses, Social Workers, and Counselors for no fee.

Registration: This program is being offered in connection with C.A.B.S. Autism and Behavior Specialist. However, you do not need to be their client to attend. There is no fee to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please click this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/legal-care-for-a-loved-one-who-has-special-needs-tickets-133769276507

Date; February 15th, 2021

Time:  9:00am-5:00pm

Erin Vogt, LCSW, CMC, our Client Coordinator, is presenting: “Eldercare Resources; A Discussion with a Geriatric Social Worker and Certified Case Manager” from 3:45-4:45PM

Location: Webinar

Registration: There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please click on this link to register or for more information.

https://app.glueup.com/event/elderwerks-caregiver-symposium-26662/

A Legal Road Map for Aging Well

If the only certainties in life are death and taxes, then one of the major uncertainties is how our golden
years will play out. We all hope to age well with excellent physical, cognitive, and mental health. But
what about financial and legal health? We must all prepare for the possibility that we may become ill,
disabled, or lose cognitive function. Attend this program, presented by an elder law attorney, to learn
how the proper advanced legal planning can help ensure a smoother and safer journey.

Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA, Certified Elder Law Attorney

Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Time: 4:00pm

This program is being presented for members of the Village Chicago. Please contact Niki Fox, MSW, Director of Member Services, The Village Chicago, at 773-248-8700 for information.

Adequate legal planning for life involves more than just making a Will. It helps to have the proper documents in place, especially when those documents are designed to help and protect you and your family. This session will focus on the legal planning necessary to help you have a say in your future.

Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD

Date: Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Webinar

CEUs: 1 CEU is available for Illinois Nurses, Social Workers, and Counselors for no fee.

Registration there is no fee to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Click on this link to register – http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=txvqzbdab&oeidk=a07ehg7vgmq663f0a97

Click here to view the flyer.

When you are diagnosed with a chronic medical condition, not only do you need to prepare medically, you need to prepare legally and financially. Besides having the proper estate planning documents, you need to know what legal options are available in planning and paying for long-term care. That Medicare will pay for everything is a myth. This session, presented by an elder law attorney, will focus on the limitations of Medicare and how Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and personal care contracts can be used to maximize you and your loved one’s quality of life.

Presenter: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Thursday, January 14, 2021

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Webinar

Community Members: There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please contact events@elderwerks.org or 847-462-0885

For Professionals: 1. CE Credits will be awarded to Illinois nurses, social workers, professional counselors, and nursing home administrators. Payment, $5.00, may be made at registration. Please contact events@elderwerks.org or 847-462-0885

Click here to view the flyer.

Presenters: Kuljik Kapur, MD, Medical Director Transitions Palliative Care and Hospice, and Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA, Certified Elder Law Attorney

Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Webinar

Registration: There is no charge to attend. Advanced registration is required by contacting Kate Monahan Brooks at kmonahan@transitionshospice.com

Continuing Education: 1 hour is provided for Illinois Social workers, counselors, and registered nurses.

Click here to view the program flyer.

Looking Out For Your Loved Ones – Discussion with an Elder Law Attorney

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. And one we should not navigate all alone. What legal documents do you need to put in place in advance? What health care and financial decisions are you allowed to make for your loved one? What are you legally obligated to do or not do? And what professionals and community resources are available to help you navigate the best long-term care plan possible for your loved one? This session, presented by an elder law attorney, will provide valuable information and advice which every family caregiver needs to know.

Presenter: Melissa Kallio, JD

Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Time: 11:00am – Noon

Location: Webinar or Phone

Registration: There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please contact Jessica Haines, MSW, Caregiver Specialist with Aging Care Connections. Phone 262-745-8227 or jhaines@agingcareconnections.org

Legal Planning for Living with ALS
When you or a loved one are diagnosed with a chronic medical condition, not only do you need to prepare medically, you need to prepare legally. This session will address important topics such as Powers of Attorney, Trusts and Wills. What legal options are available in planning and paying for your long-term care, and how can Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and personal care contracts maximize your quality of life?

Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2020

This program is being offered for clients of the ALS Association of Greater Chicago.

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. And one we should not navigate all alone. What legal documents do you need to put in place in advance? What health care and financial decisions are you allowed to make for your loved one? What are you legally obligated to do or not do? And what professionals and community resources are available to help you navigate the best long-term care plan possible for your loved one? This session will provide valuable information and advice which every family caregiver needs to know.

Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2020

Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Location: Webinar

Regisaration for Community Members: There is no charge for community members to attend. However, advanced registration is requested. Please send an email to events@elderwerks.org or call 847-462-0885

Continuing Education and Registration: This program awards 1.5 continuing education credits to Illinois nurses, professional counselors, and social workers. A $10.00 fee, payable to Elderwerks Educational Services, is requested from all registrants prior to the event. Contact send an email to events@elderwerks.org or call 847-462-0885

Legal Care When You Love Someone Who Has Special Needs

How families plan in advance for their loved one can make a significant difference in their lives. Incorrect and inadequate planning can cause loved ones to lose eligibility for critical public benefits and government programs. This presentation will explain how to plan correctly and completely to help ensure quality of life, preserve public benefits eligibility, guardianship, and much more.

Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Thursday, January 14, 2021

Time: 11:00am-Noon

Location: Webinar or via phone

Registration: There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please contact 773-508-1106 or linkages@cje.net to register.

Presenters: Kuljik Kapur, MD, Medical Director Transitions Palliative Care and Hospice, and Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA, Certified Elder Law Attorney

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Time: Noon-1:00pm

Location: Webinar

Registration: There is no charge to attend. Advanced registration is required by contacting Kate Monahan Brooks at kmonahan@transitionshospice.com

Continuing Education: 1 hour is provided for Illinois Social workers, counselors, and registered nurses.

Click here to view the program flyer.

Who Will Take Care of This When I Am Gone?

Attorney Kathryn Casey will be part of this event and will cover Guardianships, Special Needs Trusts & The Able Account, and Planning to Maintain Medicaid Benefits.

Date: Friday, November 13, 2020

Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Location: Webinar

Registration: There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please call 708-236-5444 or email info@cathcemchgo.org to register

Click here to view the program flyer.

Legal Documents to Help You Have A Say in Your Future

Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2020

This program is being offered for clients of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.

How you and your family plan in advance can make a significant difference in your lives. Incorrect and inadequate planning can cause yourself and loved ones to lose eligibility for critical public benefits and government programs. This presentation will explain how to plan correctly and completely to help ensure quality of life, preserve public benefits eligibility, guardianship, and much more.

Presented by Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA
Date: Thursday, October 28, 2020
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location: Webinar

Registration for Community Members: There is no charge for community members to attend. However, advanced registration is requested. Please send an email to events@elderwerks.org or call 847-462-0885

Continuing Education and Registration: This program awards 1.5 continuing education credits to Illinois nurses, professional counselors, and social workers. A $10.00 fee, payable to Elderwerks Educational Services, is requested from all registrants prior to the event. Contact send an email to events@elderwerks.org or call 847-462-0885

This session will discuss these issues, and more, including questions commonly asked of elder law attorneys: Who is the decision-maker authorized by Illinois law What is the extent of a decisionmaker’s authority What ethical standards should he or she apply when making decisions

Presented by: Melissa Kallio, JD
Date: Monday, October 19, 2020
Audience: This program is being offered in conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Nephrology Conference

Presenter: Melissa Kallio, JD
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2020
Time: 10:00am-11:30am

Location: Webinar
Registration: There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please contact Catherine at 708-274-0052 or c.stowers@plows.org to register.
Click here to view a program flyer (Please link the flyer attached.

If the only certainties in life are death and taxes, then one of the major uncertainties is how our golden years will play out. We all hope to age well with excellent physical and mental health, but we should all prepare for the possibility that we might become ill, disabled, or lose cognitive function. Attend this program, presented by an elder law attorney, to learn how the proper advanced legal planning can help ensure a smoother and safer journey

Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Audience: This program is being held for members of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers

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. And one we should not navigate all alone. What legal documents do you need to put in place in advance? What health care and financial decisions are you allowed to make for your loved one? What are you legally obligated to do or not do? And what professionals and community resources are available to help you navigate the best long-term care plan possible for your loved one? This session will provide valuable information and advice which every family caregiver needs to know.

This event is being held in conjunction with the 2020 Elderwerks Senior Fair.  Click here for more information and to register https://www.elderwerks.org/resources/seniorfair/default.aspx

This presentation will: review the powers and responsibilities of an agent under Power of Attorney, including what actions the agent legally can and cannot take; discuss the guardianship process and the role, authority, and powers of a guardian; and provide information on legal safeguards we can all take to protect ourselves and our loved ones from neglect, abuse, and financial exploitation.

Presented by: Amy Gjesdahl, JD, Attorney

Date: Thursday, July 16, 2020

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Location: Webinar (participant via computer or phone)

Registration for Community Members: There is no charge for community members to attend. However, advanced registration is requested. Please send an email to events@elderwerks.org or call 847-462-0885

For a flyer describing the event, click here.

Continuing Education and Registration: This program awards 1.5 continuing education credits to Illinois nurses, professional counselors, and social workers. A $10.00 fee, payable to Elderwerks Educational Services, is requested from all registrants prior to the event. Contact send an email to events@elderwerks.org or call 847-462-0885

In this two-part presentation, these dynamic and engaging speakers will be discussing the challenges LGBTQ+ may experience when planning for later life; strategies to build strong relationships and effectively care plan with LGBTQ+ clients; why long-term care planning is a must, and what documents, resources, and information are needed to ensure a secure future.

Presenter: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2020
Location: Chicago, Illinois

Registration: This session is being offered in conjunction with a program offered by Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine; Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease. For more information, please go to https://www.brain.northwestern.edu/

You can participate via computer or phone

If the only certainties in life are death and taxes, then one of the major uncertainties is how our golden years will play out. We all hope to age well with excellent physical and mental health, but we should all prepare for the possibility that we might become ill, disabled, or lose cognitive function. Attend this program, presented by an elder law attorney, to learn how the proper advanced legal planning can help ensure a smoother and safer journey.

Presented by: Certified Elder Law Attorney Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

WEBINAR (you may attend via computer or telephone)

Looking Out for Your Loved One (or Yourself) During the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond

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. And one we should not navigate all alone. What legal documents do you need to put in place in advance? What health care and financial decisions are you allowed to make for your loved one? What are you legally obligated to do or not do? And what professionals and community resources are available to help you navigate the best long-term care plan possible for your loved one? This session will provide valuable information and advice which every family caregiver needs to know.

Presented by: Melissa Kallio, JD

Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Time: 12:30pm-2:00pm

Registration for community members: There is fee for community members to attend. However, advanced registration is required and space is limited. Contact Elderwerks at events@elderwerks.com or call 847-462-0885. Session login information will be provided after registration.

CEUs: 1.5 hour of continuing education credit is available for professionals for $5.00.  Advanced registration is required and space is limited. Contact Elderwerks at events@elderwerks.com or call 847-462-0885. Session login information will be provided after registration.

WEBINAR (you may attend via computer or telephone)

Looking Out for Your Loved Ones During the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond

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. And one we should not navigate all alone. What legal documents do you need to put in place in advance? What health care and financial decisions are you allowed to make for your loved one? What are you legally obligated to do or not do? And what professionals and community resources are available to help you navigate the best long-term care plan possible for your loved one? This session will provide valuable information and advice which every family caregiver needs to know.

Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2020

Time: 930am-11:00am

Registration for community members: There is fee for community members to attend. However, advanced registration is required and space is limited. Contact Elderwerks at events@elderwerks.com or call 847-462-0885. Session login information will be provided after registration.

CEUs: 1.5 hour of continuing education credit is available for professionals for $5.00.  Advanced registration is required and space is limited. Contact Elderwerks at events@elderwerks.com or call 847-462-0885. Session login information will be provided after registration.

The program will review documents you may not think you need until you do.. both now and in the future.
These include power of attorney for healthcare, power of attorney for property (which includes finances), will, and trust.

Date: Thursday, April 30, 2020

Time: 10:00am-11:00am

Continuing Education 1 CEU is being awarded to Illinois nurses, social workers, and counselors.

There is NO Charge to attend but advanced registration is required to receive login information. To register, please use this link http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=txvqzbdab&oeidk=a07eh1txtrbad1f6840

The program will review documents you may not think you need until you do.. both now and in the future.
These include power of attorney for healthcare, power of attorney for property (which includes finances), will, and trust.

Dates:

• Tuesday, April 14, 2020 from 10:00 am-11:00 am with Helen Mesoloras
• Thursday, April 16, 2020 from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm with Kathryn Casey
• Tuesday, April 21, 2020 from 10:00 am-11:00 am with Helen Mesoloras
• Thursday, April 23, 2020 from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm with Kathryn Casey

There is no charge to attend but advanced registration is required to receive login information. To register, please contact Elderwerks at events@elderwerks.org or at 847-462-0885. Space in each session is limited.

The program will review documents you may not think you need until you do.. both now and in the future.
These include power of attorney for healthcare, power of attorney for property (which includes finances), will, and trust.

Dates:

• Tuesday, April 14, 2020 from 10:00 am-11:00 am with Helen Mesoloras
• Thursday, April 16, 2020 from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm with Kathryn Casey
• Tuesday, April 21, 2020 from 10:00 am-11:00 am with Helen Mesoloras
• Thursday, April 23, 2020 from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm with Kathryn Casey

There is no charge to attend but advanced registration is required to receive login information. To register, please contact Elderwerks at events@elderwerks.org or at 847-462-0885. Space in each session is limited.

The program will review documents you may not think you need until you do.. both now and in the future.
These include power of attorney for healthcare, power of attorney for property (which includes finances), will, and trust.

Dates:

• Tuesday, April 14, 2020 from 10:00 am-11:00 am with Helen Mesoloras
• Thursday, April 16, 2020 from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm with Kathryn Casey
• Tuesday, April 21, 2020 from 10:00 am-11:00 am with Helen Mesoloras
• Thursday, April 23, 2020 from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm with Kathryn Casey

There is no charge to attend but advanced registration is required to receive login information. To register, please contact Elderwerks at events@elderwerks.org or at 847-462-0885. Space in each session is limited.

Presenter: Helen Mesoloras, JD

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Audience: This program is being offered for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Fox Valley Section)

The program will review documents you may not think you need until you do.. both now and in the future.
These include power of attorney for healthcare, power of attorney for property (which includes finances), will, and trust.

Dates:

• Tuesday, April 14, 2020 from 10:00 am-11:00 am with Helen Mesoloras
• Thursday, April 16, 2020 from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm with Kathryn Casey
• Tuesday, April 21, 2020 from 10:00 am-11:00 am with Helen Mesoloras
• Thursday, April 23, 2020 from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm with Kathryn Casey

There is no charge to attend but advanced registration is required to receive login information. To register, please contact Elderwerks at events@elderwerks.org or at 847-462-0885. Space in each session is limited.

Presenter: Helen Mesoloras, JD

Planning for our future or the future of a loved one can be confusing, almost like learning another language. Abbreviations such as CCRC, DPOA, HDM, ADL, HIPAA, AL, TODI are frequently used. Attend this program to learn this new language so you can plan for a smoother and safer future

An education and support conference for persons living with primary progressive aphasia, their loved ones, and professionals.

Sponsored by Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine; Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Presenter: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

When you are diagnosed with a chronic medical condition, not only do you need to prepare medically, you need to prepare legally. Besides having the proper estate planning documents, you need to know what legal options are available in planning and paying for long-term care. That Medicare will pay for it all is a myth. This session will focus on the limitations of Medicare and how Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and personal care contracts can be used to maximize a person’s quality of life.

Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD, Elder Law Attorney

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Time: 5:00pm-5:30pm, registration and small-bites, 5:30pm-7:00pm presentation

Location: Elderwerks Education and Resource Center, 251 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine, Illinois

Registration for Community Members: There is no charge for community members to attend. However, advanced registration is requested. Please send an email to events@elderwerks.org or call 847-462-0885

Continuing Education and Registration: This program awards 1.5 continuing education credits to Illinois nurses, professional counselors, and social workers. A $10.00 fee, payable to Elderwerks Educational Services, is requested from all registrants prior to the event. Contact send an email to events@elderwerks.org or call 847-462-0885

Erin Vogt, LCSW, CMC, our client coordinator, will be attending to provide resources for employees who are family caregivers

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2020

Time: 2pm-5pm

Location: Avalon Banquets, 1905 East Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village

For more information: please go to http://bit.ly/YourMoveExpo

Presenter: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Audience: This training is for law enforcement officers attending the Elderly Services Officers Training. This training is offered through the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.

This session will discuss the types of decision-makers authorized by Illinois law to make decisions on behalf of a disabled adult including agents under Powers of Attorney, trustees, guardians, and health care surrogates. Before you can successfully work with these decision-makers, you need to (1) understand whether the decision-maker is legally entitled to make the decision at issue, and (2) know the extent of a decision-maker’s authority and what ethical standards he or she should apply when making decisions. This presentation will discuss these issues, and more, along with questions commonly asked of elder law attorneys.

Presented by: Amy Gjesdahl, JD, Elder Law Attorney

Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Time: 5:00 pm-5:30 pm, registration and dinner; 5:30 pm-7:00 pm presentation

Location: Belmont Village, 700 West Fullerton Ave., Chicago, Illinois

Continuing Education and Registration: This program awards 1.5 continuing education credits to Illinois nurses, professional counselors, and social workers. A $10.00 fee, payable to Elderwerks Educational Services, is requested from all registrants prior to the event. Contact events@elderwerks.org or 847-462-0885

Presented by: Erin Vogt, a Clinical Social Worker and Certified Care Manager, who serves a client care coordinator for our firm

Adequate legal planning for aging well involves more than just making a Will. As you age, it helps to have the proper documents in place, especially when those documents are designed to help and protect you and your family. This session will focus on the legal planning necessary to age well.

Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, Certified Elder Law Attorney

Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2020

Time: 5:00pm-5:30pm, registration and small-bites, 5:30pm-7:00pm presentation

Location: Elderwerks Education and Resource Center, 251 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine, Illinois

Registration for Community Members: There is no charge for community members to attend. However, advanced registration is requested. Please send an email to events@elderwerks.org or call 847-462-0885

Continuing Education and Registration: This program awards 1.5 continuing education credits to Illinois nurses, professional counselors, and social workers. A $10.00 fee, payable to Elderwerks Educational Services, is requested from all registrants prior to the event. Contact send an email to events@elderwerks.org or call 847-462-0885

Elder Law Attorney, Melissa Kallio will discuss the importance of powers of attorney documents as a way to have a say in your future. She will also share examples of clients who haven’t planned and the horror stories that came as a result.

Presented by: Elder Law Attorney Melissa Kallio

Location: Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Ave West, Highland Park, Illinois

Date: December 4, 2019 from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm

Registration: There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please call 847-432-4981 x 110

Presenter:  Amy Gjesdahl, JD, Elder Law Attorney

Long-term care and estate planning are for all of us, regardless of our assets. This session will discuss what basic legal documents you need, types of trusts that make make sense for you, your spouse, and / or your family, and much more.

Registration:  There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please send an email to events@elderwerks.com or call 847-462-0885.

Taking care of an aging family member is up there as one of the most important roles one will take during one’s lives – and one of the most daunting and demanding roles one will ever experience. A task that shouldn’t be navigated all alone. What legal documents does one need to put in place in advance? What health care and financial decisions is one allowed to make for a loved one? What is one legally obligated to do or not do? And what professionals and community resources are available to help navigate the best long-term care plan possible for one’s loved one? This session will provide valuable information and advice that everyone needs to know.

Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney

Date and Time: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 from 5:00pm- 6:30pm

Registration for Community Members:  There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please send an email to events@elderwerks.com or call 847-462-0885.

Registration for IL Nurses, Social Workers, Professional Counselors,  and Nursing Home Administrators: One continuing education credit will be awarded for $5.00. Please send an email to events@elderwerks.com or call 847-462-0885.

Understanding The Importance of Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and Property

Presented by: Erin Vogt, licensed clinical social worker and certified care manager, who serves as Client Care Coordinator with the elder law firm of Dutton Casey & Mesoloras.

She will discuss the importance of powers of attorney documents as a way to have a say in your future. She will also share examples of clients who haven’t planned and the horror stories that came as a result.

Location: Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Ave West, Highland Park, Illinois

Registration: There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please call 847-432-4981 x 110

Long-term care and estate planning are for all our us, regardless of income and assets. This session will discuss what basic legal documents you need, types of trusts that might be beneficial for you, and much more.

Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD, Elder Law Attorney

Registration for Community Members: There is no fee for community members to attend. However, advanced registration is required.  Please call 847-462-0885 or send an email to events@elderwerks.com to register.

For Healthcare Professionals – CEUs and Registration: 1.5 Continuing Education Credit will be awarded to Illinois Social Workers, Counselors, Nurses, and Nursing Home Administrators for $10.00. Checks can be mailed to Elderwerks Educational Services, Post Office Box 92, Cary, Illinois 60013. To pay by credit card, send an email to events@elderwerks.com for an invoice to be sent electronically. Payments are not refundable.

How can we determine when an older patient can not make their own decisions? This workshop will explore both the legal and psychological elements of assessing those in need. Both an elder law attorney and a clinical neuropsychologist will consider areas such as metal capacity, when to seek a neuropsychological evaluation, power of attorney and guardianship. Participants are invited to bring their questions to experts in their respective fields.

Presented by: Attorney Amy Gjesdahl and Christina Blodgett Dycus, Ph.D.

Cost: $30.00 for program materials, three ceus, and continental breakfast

Registration: Call 1-855-MyAmita (692-6482)

Resources for Life

Presented by: Erin Vogt, licensed clinical social worker and certified care manager, who serves as Client Care Coordinator with the elder law firm of Dutton Casey & Mesoloras.

She will offer a comprehensive review and discussion of available resources, services, and benefits for older adults, adults who have a disability, and their loved ones. Bring your questions.

Date: October 17, 2019

Registration: This program is for members of the church only

Presented by: Elder Law Attorney Amy Gjesdahl, JD

When you are diagnosed with a chronic medical condition, not only do you need to prepare medically, you need to prepare legally. This session will address important topics such as Powers of Attorney, Trusts, and Wills. What legal options are available in planning and paying for your long-term care? How can Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and personal care contracts maximize your quality of life?

Registration for Community Members: There is no charge for community members to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please call 847-462-0885.

CEUs and Registration: 1.5 Continuing Education Credit will be awarded to Illinois Social Workers, Counselors, Nurses, and Nursing Home Administrators for $10.00. Checks can be mailed to Elderwerks Educational Services, Post Office Box 92, Cary, Illinois 60013. To pay by credit card, send an email to events@elderwerks.com for an invoice to be sent electronically. Payments are not refundable.

Presenter: Helen Mesoloras, JD, Partner and Elder Law Attorney

This session will discuss the types of decision-makers authorized by Illinois law to make decisions on behalf of a disabled adult including agents under Powers of Attorney, trustees, guardians, and health care surrogates. Before you can successfully work with these decision-makers you need to (1) understand whether the decision-maker is legally entitled to make the decision at issue, and (2) know the extent of a decision-maker’s authority and what ethical standards he or she should apply when making decisions. This presentation will discuss these issues, and more, along with questions commonly asked of elder law attorneys.

Continuing Education: This program awards 1.0 ethics credit for Illinois nurses, professional counselors, social workers, and nursing home administrators.

Registration and Cost: A $5.00 fee payable to Elderwerks Educations Services is requested prior to this event. Payments are non-refundable. To register, send an email to events@elderwerks.org or call 847-462-0885

Presenter: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA, Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney

This presentation will: review the powers and responsibilities of an agent under Power of Attorney including what actions the agent legally can and cannot take; discuss the guardianship process and the role, authority, and powers of a guardian; and provide information on legal safeguards we can all take to protect ourselves and our loved ones from neglect, abuse, and financial exploitation.

Time: 8:00 am – 8:30 am registration and breakfast/ program: 8:30 am-  9:30 am program

Continuing Education and Registration: This program will award one ethics continuing education credit to Illinois Social Workers, Counselors, Nurses, and Nursing Home Administrators. There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please send an email to events@elderwerks.com or call 847-462-0885.

This in-service is for staff only.

Presenter: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

This session will discuss the types of decision-makers authorized by Illinois law to make decisions on behalf of a disabled adult including agents under Powers of Attorney, trustees, guardians, and health care surrogates. Before you can successfully work with these decision-makers you need to (1) understand whether the decision-maker is legally entitled to make the decision at issue, and (2) know the extent of a decision-maker’s authority and what ethical standards he or she should apply when making decisions. This presentation will discuss these issues, and more, along with questions commonly asked of elder law attorneys.