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.

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.

How can we determine when an older adult client cannot make their own decisions?  This workshop will explore both the legal and psychological elements of assessing those in need.  Both an attorney and neuropsychologist will consider areas such as mental 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.

Presenters: Amy Gjesdahl, JD and Christina Blodgett Dycus, Ph.D

Location: Amita Bolingbrook Hospital, 500 Remington Blvd., Bolingbrook, Illinois

Continuing Education:  3.0 continuing education credits are available for Illinois social workers, counselors, Psychologists, Nursing Home Administrators, and Nurses.

Cost $30.00

Registration: Call 1-855.myamita or go to https://www.amitahealth.org/services/behavioral-medicine-institute/professional-education/

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

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

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/

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: Saturday, May 30, 2020

Time: 10:00 AM – Noon

Location: Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave., Oak Lawn, Illinois

Registration: There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please call PLOWS Council on Aging at 708-361-0219

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.

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: 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