Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD and Catherine Stowers, LCSW, Caregiver Specialist with PLOWS Council on Aging

In addition to covering community-based services, this session will answer fundamental legal questions common to family caregivers.

Helen will cover topics such as:

• What are the duties and authorities under a Power of Attorney for Healthcare, Living Trust or Living Will?
• How does the law allow for a person to manage an incapacitated person’s finances?
• How you can assist your clients avoid legal pitfalls as a family caregiver.

Registration: There is no cost to attend, However, advanced registration is required by calling 708-361-0219

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 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.

Presenter: Attorney Amy Gjesdahl, JD

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: Erin Vogt, LCSW, CMC

Audience: This training is for law enforcement officers only and is offered though the Office of Illinois Attorney General Elderly Service Officers Training Program

Presented By: Kathryn C. Casey, JD, CELA

Audience: This training is for law enforcement officers only and is offered though the Office of Illinois Attorney General Elderly Service Officers Training Program

Presenters: Dr. Christina Vocos, Thomson Attention & Memory and Attorney Helen Mesoloras, JD

This program, presented by a neuropsychologist and an elder law attorney, will discuss: the role of a neuropsychologist in objectively evaluating mental capacity for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment; the primary uses of a neuropsychological  assessment; the levels of mental capacity needed to execute Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and Property; the rights and responsibilities of an agent under power of attorney; the guardianship process; and the role, authority, and powers of a guardian.

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.

Join us for a comprehensive review and discussion of available resources, benefits, health, and living options available to older adults, their loved ones, and family caregivers.

Presented by: Erin Vogt, LCSW, ACSW, CMC, and Carol Raso, Community Resource Specialist with Elderwerks

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

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.

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

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.

Registration: There is no charge 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.

When you are diagnosed with a medical condition such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s Disease, 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.  Learn what legal options are available in planning and paying for long terms care, as well as how Medicare, Medicaid, long term care insurance and personal care contracts can maximize your quality of life.

Presenter: Elder Law Attorney Helen Mesoloras, JD

Registration: There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please call 630-933-4234

Planning with Retirement Benefits
Understand the basics of retirement benefits and appreciate the tax issues specific to planning with retirement assets in an elder law context.

Presenters:  Attorneys Kathryn C. Casey and Helen Mesoloras

Date: Thursday, November 21, 2019

This session is being offered in connection with the 15 Annual Elder Law Short Course and is for attorneys only.

Presented by: Katheryn 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. 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?

Location: This program is being offered in conjunction with Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Please call Paige Gesicki, LCSW at 312-503-5767 for more information.