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Tuesday January 14, 2025
Kristin Mertz

Medicare Fraud 

The Illinois Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program at AgeOptions empowers consumers to prevent healthcare fraud. With volunteers and program staff, we help people with Medicare to Prevent, Detect, and Report Medicare fraud and abuse. In this session we’ll dive into the most common Medicare fraud scams and how to prevent, detect, and report them!
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Friday January 10, 2025
Kristin Mertz

Benefits of Laughter 

Join Chris in this fun presentation on the best form of expression. She will discuss the differences between laughter and humor, the psychological and physical benefits laughter provides and give some examples of laughter exercise and therapy.
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Monday December 30, 2024
Kristin Mertz

Deana Liss ON AIR with John Williams from WGN Radio News 

Deana Liss from Elderwerks speaks on purposeful aging and the Elderwerks mission with John Williams on WGN Radio News.
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Wednesday December 11, 2024
Kristin Mertz

Important Things to Bring to the Emergency Room 

Prepare for the unexpected with our informative session on what to bring to the ER, including both practical items and tips for emotional readiness.
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Wednesday December 11, 2024
Kristin Mertz

Internet Safety & Avoiding Online Scams 

Join Tony LaPalio for an essential presentation on Internet Safety and Avoiding Online Scams. In this session, Tony will guide you through the basics of internet safety, including how to be aware, prepared, and defensive while navigating the web.
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Wednesday December 11, 2024
Kristin Mertz

Sit & Fit 

Using a chair for support, you will get a gentle but effective full body workout! When standing, your chair becomes a stabilizer, allowing you to challenge yourself and remain safe and steady. Grab some light dumbbells, soup can, or household items for additional weight!
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Wednesday December 11, 2024
Kristin Mertz

Chair Pilates 

Chair Pilates tones the entire body from head to toe and improves balance by challenging the muscles with bodyweight, coordination, and spring resistance. The chair is an excellent piece of equipment for both seated and standing work!
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Saturday December 07, 2024
Jennifer Prell

Interview with Celeste Barr, SRES Realtor and Jennifer Prell 

This video discusses Elderwerks services. Please watch and contact Elderwerks anytime with questions
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Friday November 22, 2024
Kristin Mertz

Homes for Heroes 

Join Pat Smarto, Owner & Designated Managing Broker of Lakes Realty Group and Elderwerks Board Member, as she gives an overview of Homes 4 Heroes
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Monday November 18, 2024
Kristin Mertz

VA Caregiver Support Program: An Overview 

Join Marie Bulfer as she gives an overview of the VA Caregiver Support Program.
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