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Palatine-Based Nonprofit Elderwerks Presents Ninth Annual Aging Better Senior Expo; Event invites public to learn, discover resources to help aging and elderly loved ones

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The Palatine, Illinois-based nonprofit Elderwerks welcome caregivers and their families to come in person or virtually to its upcoming Aging Better Expo on Wednesday, Aug. 9.

“The Elderwerks Aging Better Expo attracts over 400 in-person visitors and thousands of virtual visitors to our site to watch the educational seminars provided by our expert partners. Attendees are excited to learn about local services, attend live educational programs, and plan for future needs.”


PALATINE, Ill. (PRWEB)

Elderwerks President Jennifer Prell believes there is no age limit on learning or having fun.

Prell and her team are putting the final touches to Elderwerks 9th Annual Aging Better Senior Expo scheduled from 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9 at Stonegate Banquet & Conference Center, 2401 W. Higgins Road in Hoffman Estates.

Every year, the staff warmly welcomes the public to this free in-person and virtual event and invites them to interact with experts and 100 local resources to discover tips on aging topics and information about local home service agencies, senior communities, businesses, and benefits.

“The Elderwerks Aging Better Expo attracts over 400 in-person visitors and thousands of virtual visitors to our site to watch the educational seminars provided by our expert partners,” Prell said. “Attendees are excited to learn about local services, attend live educational programs, and plan for future needs.”

Visitors will attend in-person and virtual presentations about Medicare, social security benefits, estate planning, care plans for caregivers, and an annual legal checklist for aging well. This year, there is a focus on health and the presentations include exercise classes concentrating on strength, endurance, and flexibility and beginning chair yoga, brain health, and nutritional insecurity and how it relates to chronic diseases.

“As we grow older, exercise—physical or mental—as well as being conscious about our diets becomes more important to help us stay healthy,” Prell said. “Physical exercise doesn’t have to be complicated or strenuous or time-consuming for older adults to incorporate into their daily schedules, and our experts show them how it can be done. With mental health, we realize that our brains age over time, and we need to research ways to keep them active. One of our presentations demonstrates how we can recognize cognitive impairment, understand brain plasticity, and incorporate simple mental exercises to keep sharp.”

Prell said the 2022 event brought positive feedback and hopes to continue receiving good responses as visitors check out the 2023 Expo.

“We heard comments such as how the event was well organized and how some enjoyed learning about the information provided by our presentations,” she said. “We feel that we are providing an essential service with the Expo, and it really shows from previous feedback.”

Elderwerks would like to thank the following event sponsors:


  • Diamond Sponsor: Brandt Financial Concepts Inc.

  • Platinum Sponsors: Madigan Insurance Group, Oak St. Health

  • Gold Sponsor: Peck Ritchey, LLC, Attorneys at Law

  • Silver Sponsors: Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Belmont Village Senior Living, Healthcare Plus, Kenneth Young Center, Lake Behavioral Health Hospital, Northwest Community Healthcare, Paxem Inc., Plum Creek Supportive Living, Right at Home In Home Care & Assistance, United Healthcare, and the Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) McHenry County

  • Media Sponsor: Daily Herald Media Group

To view the Expo details, visit this link. Reservations are recommended but not required, and visitors can click on this link. For more information about Elderwerks, visit the website at https://www.elderwerks.org.

About Elderwerks:

Based in Palatine, Elderwerks, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, has helped thousands of older adults and seniors age well. Elderwerks offers complimentary information, referrals, and guidance for all types of senior living, home care, support services, and benefits based on your or your loved one’s needs. Acting as “senior guidance advisors,” we help find the right solutions for you or your loved one. Whether it’s assisted living, memory care, a referral for an elder law attorney, veterans benefit specialist, or transition to any other type of senior care, Elderwerks simplifies the process of navigating senior living options and supportive services. We can offer you support in a very short period. Don’t let the future overwhelm you, call Elderwerks first: 855-462-0100. For more information, visit Elderwerks’ website. ###

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