Elderwerks Educational Services

Elderwerks Educational Services

Categories

Senior Services

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm or by appointment

Driving Directions:

Located in the Palatine Plaza on Northwest Highway just west of Hicks Road on the south side near Ace Hardware and the Sparrow's Nest.

About Us

Elderwerks Educational Services is a not-for-profit organization offering senior living coordination, advocacy, and education to older adults, seniors, and families. Our complimentary assistance includes information, referrals, and guidance for all types of senior housing (independent living, assisted living, Alzheimer's care, skilled nursing facilities, retirement living, etc.) home care, services, and benefits required to help a senior stay home well or transition successfully.

Elderwerks offers free educational programs for community members and professionals supporting seniors. We print a 400+ page Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory for the state of Illinois, which is available at no charge at our Center. Some programs we have implemented include:
- Make a Senior Smile, which collects cards, poems, drawings, art, and letters for isolated and lonely seniors.
- Elderwerks Aging Better Expo: Planning Your Future Today second Wednesday inf August
- Stepping Out to Fitness gets people moving to earn a chance to win prizes, summer

Call Elderwerks for your complimentary assistance.

Events

Depression, Dementia and Delirium
  • Define dementia, depression and delirium, their symptoms, and diagnosis of these conditions.
  • Tuesday Jul 8, 2025
Take Charge of Your Health
  • Join us for an engaging presentation focused on helping you feel your best and maintain your independence.
  • Tuesday Jul 8, 2025
Retirement Challenges
  • This session offers key tips on managing expenses, building a sustainable budget, and making smart financial choices in retirement.
  • Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Make a Senior Smile Card Making Event
  • Bring your creative self for a fun afternoon of crafting cards for local seniors to support the Elderwerks Make a Senior Smile program!
  • Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Virtual Support Group: Caregivers of Aging Loved Ones
  • Join our Caregiver Support Group to connect with others who understand the challenges and rewards of caregiving.
  • Monday Jul 21, 2025
Understand Behaviors of a Person Living with Dementia
  • Caring for a Person Living with Dementia experiencing behaviors can be difficult. Learn strategies that can help!
  • Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Fitness with Encore Village
  • Join us for a fun and safe virtual fitness class led by one of the skilled physical therapists from Encore Village.
  • Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Friends Friday
  • Elderwerks Friends Friday is a monthly virtual gathering designed to foster connection, conversation, and community.
  • Friday Jul 25, 2025
Virtual Support Group: Caregivers of Those with Memory Loss
  • Join our Caregiver Support Group designed specifically for those who are caring for a loved one with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or other forms of memory impairment.
  • Monday Jul 28, 2025
Elderwerks Aging Better Expo
  • Join Elderwerks for our free, in-person, fun, and educational Expo where you'll learn, engage with our speakers, resource booths, and attendees.
  • Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Virtual Support Group: Caregivers of Aging Loved Ones
  • Join our Caregiver Support Group to connect with others who understand the challenges and rewards of caregiving.
  • Monday Aug 18, 2025
Friends Friday
  • Elderwerks Friends Friday is a monthly virtual gathering designed to foster connection, conversation, and community.
  • Friday Aug 22, 2025
Virtual Support Group: Caregivers of Those with Memory Loss
  • Join our Caregiver Support Group designed specifically for those who are caring for a loved one with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or other forms of memory impairment.
  • Monday Aug 25, 2025

Rep/Contact Info

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Jennifer Prell
CEO & Founder
Barbara Rosenberg
Senior Advisor