Presented by: Elder Law Attorney Melissa Kallio, JD

Melissa 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 708-603-2260 or sending an email to jhaines@agingcareconnections.org

Presented By: Melissa Kallio, JD

When you are diagnosed with a medical condition, such as dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, MS, or cancer, 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 or send an email to events@elderwerks.com to register.

Registration for Healthcare Professionals:  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

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.

Registration for Community Members: 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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)

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.

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

Presenter:  Helen Mesoloras, JD, CELA, Partner and Certified 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.