Elderwerks Educational Services

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

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

Budgeting For the Holidays

Discover how retailers cleverly entice shoppers to make impulse purchases — especially during the holiday season.
Tuesday Aug 5, 2025

Keeping Yourself Safe During Cold & Flu Season

This session is designed to help older adults and seniors stay healthy year-round by providing tips on preventing and managing seasonal illnesses.
Tuesday Aug 12, 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

Fall Prevention

Join us for this presentation to learn practical strategies to reduce the risk of falls and promote safe, confident mobility.
Monday Aug 18, 2025

Understanding VA Home Loans: Empowering Veterans with Homeownership

Join us for an in-depth training on the VA Home Loan program—a powerful benefit available to eligible Veterans, active-duty service members, and spouses.
Monday Aug 18, 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

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 Aug 20, 2025

Medicare Made Simple - When I’m Age 64 or More

Join an educational seminar on the topic of Medicare and Medicare supplement enrollment.
Thursday Aug 21, 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