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
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research
- Learn how to stay sharp and feel your best with simple lifestyle changes.
- Tuesday Jun 3, 2025
Keeping Your Loved Ones with Dementia Safe at Home
- In this program, we will walk you thru home modifications for a person living with dementia.
- Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Speakeasy Night with Elderwerks
- Join Elderwerks for our inaugural Speakeasy evening featuring Stephanie Adlington an award-winning singer, song writer, and vocal coach.
- Friday Jun 13, 2025
How to Access Your Military Records from the National Archives
- In this session you will learn the step-by-step process for requesting discharge documents and medical records from the National Archives.
- Monday Jun 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 Jun 16, 2025
Seated Pilates
- Join us for a gentle, seated Pilates class! This low-impact workout focuses on improving posture, flexibility, balance, and core strength.
- Tuesday Jun 17, 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! Supplies provided.
- Wednesday Jun 18, 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 Jun 23, 2025
Dilemmas of Caregiving: From Burnout to Self-Care
- Learn some techniques to de-stress and reinforce that it is OK to take care of yourself, while taking care of others.
- Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Table Talk Series™: Find Independence Thru Long-Term Care Insurance Planning
- Join Carol Brandt, Founder of Brandt Financial Concepts Inc. and Certified Long-Term Care professional to learn what long-term care insurance can do for us.
- Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Friends Friday
- Elderwerks Friends Friday is a monthly virtual gathering designed to foster connection, conversation, and community.
- Friday Jun 27, 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
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
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
