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
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 Feb 24, 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
Friends Friday
- Elderwerks Friends Friday is a monthly virtual gathering designed to foster connection, conversation, and community.
- Friday Feb 28, 2025
Caregiving: The First Year & Beyond
- earn what happens when you assess that a person needs a caregiver, and you become that caregiver.
- Monday Mar 3, 2025
Caregiving: The First Year & Beyond
- Learn what happens when you assess that a person needs a caregiver, and you become that caregiver.
- Monday Mar 3, 2025
Identity Theft & Scams
- Join us for this helpful discussion on how to stay safe from scammers.
- Tuesday Mar 4, 2025
Managing Money
- How much do you know about managing money?
- Wednesday Mar 5, 2025
Managing Money
- Join us for this program will help you learn about the costs of caregiving and the benefits of early planning.
- Wednesday Mar 5, 2025
Advocating for Your Loved One with Dementia in the Healthcare System
- Dementia, by definition, impairs an individual’s memory, decision-making, reasoning, and/or other areas of cognition.
- Thursday Mar 6, 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 Mar 11, 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 Mar 17, 2025
Sit & Fit
- Using a chair for support, you will get a gentle but effective full body workout.
- Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Understanding Medications in Dementia Care
- Join Nadya for an informative virtual program exploring medications commonly used in treating dementia.
- Monday Mar 24, 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 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
Chair Yoga
- Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be practiced while sitting on a chair or using a chair for support during standing poses.
- Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Friends Friday
- Elderwerks Friends Friday is a monthly virtual gathering designed to foster connection, conversation, and community.
- Friday Mar 28, 2025
Aging and Dementia Symposium
- The Aging & Dementia Symposium is a professional conference offering 6 CE credits, dedicated to advancing expertise in aging and dementia care.
- Wednesday Apr 9, 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 Apr 21, 2025
Rep/Contact Info
Jennifer Prell
CEO & Founder
- Phone: (847) 462-0885
- Fax: (847) 639-9250
- Send an Email
- 251 E. Northwest Hwy Palatine IL 60067
Barbara Rosenberg
Senior Advisor
- Phone: (847) 462-0885
- Fax: (847) 639-9250
- Send an Email
- 251 E. Northwest Hwy Palatine IL 60067
