Myth Busting: Myths and Facts of Estate Planning in Illinois 

Attorneys Courtney Podkowa and Mary Anne Frank of Drost Kivlahan McMahon & O'Connor discuss the different estate planning strategies and documents that one can utilize when a loved one faces the threat of dementia or other debilitating health conditions and concerns.

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Thirsty for Information 

Elderwerks Education Specialist Arlene Schiff shares what happens to your body when you’re well hydrated and what happens when you become dehydrated. She also talks about which foods are a good source of water and how age-related body changes can affect your hydration needs.

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Chair Yoga 

Bhavisha Shroff is a certified yoga teacher helping people of all ages and fitness levels discover and hone their yoga practice. Shroff recently held a virtual chair yoga session with Elderwerks that focused on building balance and coordination through seated poses.

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Adult Protective Services 

Maggie Salinas, Director of Adult Protective Services for Kane, Kendall, and McHenry County, shares what APS does and how they can assist in cases of adult abuse and neglect.

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Dilemmas in Caregiving: From Burnout to Self Care 

Nurse and Elderwerks Education Specialist, Arlene Schiff, discusses caregiver stress and how it not only affects you mentally and physically, but also affects your caregiving skills.

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Aging in Place: Understanding Levels of Care 

Brea Imse, Executive Hospice Care Coordinator at Gentiva Hospice, talks about the different levels of home care and explains the differences between palliative and hospice care.

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Safe at Home: How Durable Medical Equipment Supports Senior Independence 

Sarah Schrempf, Executive Director of the Senior Care Volunteer Network (SCVN), shares how durable medical equipment can help seniors stay safe and confident at home.

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Mastering the Feed: Social Media for Professional Business and Career Growth 

Jennifer Wollenberg, Director of Sales and Care Manager at Care Navigators, Inc., shares tips for business professionals on how to transition from everyday social media user to stand-out professional voices on their company’s feed.

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Cognition and Hearing 

Corrine Koepsell-Roth, Doctor of Audiology from Doctors of Hearing Healthcare, shares some of the latest research on the connection between cognition and hearing loss.

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How Veterans Can Thrive Beyond Their Tribe 

Jim Dolan, Director of Veteran Outreach for Veterans Path to Hope, shares powerful insights on getting upstream of Veteran suicide and what we can all learn from the Veteran experience about overcoming trauma, navigating transition, and moving beyond survival to truly thrive.

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