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

Social Security & Disability
  • Navigating a government program can be overwhelming. During this presentation, Megan will give an overview of Social Security’s programs and online services.
  • Tuesday Feb 4, 2025
Orthotic & Prosthetic Management
  • Sandra S. from Phoenix Rising Prosthetic Orthotic Service will present on orthotic & prosthetic management of various conditions, including diabetic foot care.
  • Tuesday Feb 4, 2025
Functional Fitness
  • Beth teaches with “The Joy of Moving” as the goal. Join us to move your body and sooth your soul with a warm-up, cardio, strength and a cool-down stretch.
  • Monday Feb 10, 2025
Getting to the Heart of the Matter with Long-Term Care Insurance Planning
  • Carol Brandt will simplify the basics of LTC planning, covering plan types, costs, and strategies for protecting your lifestyle and assets.
  • Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Cognition & Hearing
  • Research has shown a link between hearing and dementia. As we are learning more, we see how much treating a hearing loss increases overall health and longevity.
  • Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Trivia Fun
  • Ready to test your brainpower & have some fun? Grab your favorite snack and join us from the comfort of your home on Zoom for an exciting game of trivia fun!
  • Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Memory Loss vs Dementia
  • During this program Arlene will discuss what is normal versus non-normal in the aging process as it relates to cognition.
  • Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Medications
  • Join pharmacist Nadya Northrop to learn how to speak with your doctor about your medications.
  • Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Identity Theft & Scams
Myth Busting
Trivia Fun
  • Ready to test your brainpower & have some fun? Grab your favorite snack and join us from the comfort of your home on Zoom for an exciting game of trivia fun!
  • Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Understanding Medications in Dementia Care
  • Join Nadya for an informative virtual program exploring medications commonly used in treating dementia.
  • Monday Mar 24, 2025
Connecting With Your Grandchildren
  • This workshop will provide participants with ideas for building strong relationships with their grandchildren.
  • Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Hearing Loss & CapTel
  • Join us for an informative presentation on hearing loss and learn about the No Cost CapTel Captioned Telephone designed for people with hearing loss.
  • Tuesday Mar 25, 2025

Rep/Contact Info

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Jennifer Prell
CEO & Founder
Barbara Rosenberg
Senior Advisor