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 Aging Loved Ones
- Join our Caregiver Support Group to connect with others who understand the challenges and rewards of caregiving.
- Monday Sep 21, 2026
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Proactive Planning When Living with a Chronic Medical Condition
- Discover the steps you can take to build a proactive care plan and take control of your chronic condition.
- Tuesday Sep 22, 2026
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Supporting Caregivers: Practical Strategies for Caregivers
- This presentation will cover support options and practical strategies for caregivers to help reduce the risk of burnout.
- Tuesday Sep 22, 2026
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 Sep 28, 2026
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Budgeting for Seniors
- This educational session is designed to help older adults confidently take control of their finances.
- Tuesday Sep 29, 2026
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Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the distinctions between Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
- Tuesday Sep 29, 2026
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 Oct 19, 2026
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 Oct 26, 2026
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 Nov 16, 2026
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
