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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 708-354-1323 ext., 260 or jhaines@agingcareconnections.org

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/