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SUMMARY:Elderwerks Aging Better Expo Weeklong Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:There is no better time for older adults to plan their future than the present. Elderwerks Educational Services is presenting a fun week of learning opportunities delivered by local aging experts.  \n\n \n\nThe Palatine-based non-profit is offering the Aging Better Expo\, a free\, 5-day interactive and virtual experience where attendees will learn in a fun\, engaging live-streamed expo that includes expert education and tips on aging topics. As a COVID-19 safety precaution\, Aging Better Expo 2021 attendees will have two choices to attend:\n\n	Live viewing on the Elderwerks Facebook or YouTube page\n	Attend Elderwerks Virtual World. Guests build their own avatar\, visit the sponsor booths\, chat with the speakers\, other attendees\, and sponsors\, attend the live educational sessions\, hunt for Elderwerks butterflies in the scavenger hunt\, play games\, and more.\n\n \n\nThe free Expo is scheduled August 9-13\, 2021\, from 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. The event theme is Groovin' To The Tunes and will feature music of the decades with trivia\, brain games\, bingo and cooking classes. Participants will also have the chance to win prizes while having fun and connecting with friends. Paula Basta\, Director of the Illinois Department on Aging\, will serve as keynote speaker at 8:45 a.m. on August 9th.  Director Basta will provide updates on the aging population in Illinois.\n\n \n\nJennifer Prell\, President of Elderwerks Educational Services stated\, "We normally deliver our Aging Expo in-person\, however\, out of an abundance of caution\, we decided to go all-in\, delivering a dynamic online event that keeps participants safe as COVID-19 winds down." Ms. Prell added that she hopes community members will actively participate and learn the latest information on how to age well in the home\, stay healthy and live life to its fullest.\n\n \n\nElderwerks is grateful for the support of participating sponsors who will make this event possible:\n\n\n	\n		\n			Horizon Benefit Services\n\n			Cremation Society of Illinois\n		\n		\n			Consumers Cooperative Association\n		\n		\n			Avantara Lake Zurich\n		\n		\n			Northwestern Medicine\n		\n		\n			Peck Ritchey LLC\n		\n		\n			Shaw Media\n		\n		\n			The Suburban Team of Mark Allen Realty\n		\n		\n			Artis Senior Living Lakeview\n		\n		\n			Crystal Lake Park District\n		\n		\n			Dutton\, Casey & Mesoloras PC\n		\n		\n			Home Care Assistance of Greater Chicago- North Shore\n		\n		\n			My Personal Bookkeeper\n		\n		\n			Tamarisk NorthShore\n		\n		\n			Transitions Hospice\n		\n		\n			Veteran's Assistance Commission of McHenry County\n		\n		\n			Veterans Path to Hope\n		\n		\n			Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital\n		\n		\n			Assured Healthcare Staffing\n		\n		\n			Belmont Village Senior Living\n		\n		\n			Friendship Senior Options\n		\n		\n			Madigan Insurance Group Inc.\n\n			Revere Court of South Barrington & Crystal Lake\n		\n		\n			Paxem Senior Move Managers\n		\n	\n\n \n\nThere is no cost to attend\, but registration is required. For more information email help@elderwerks.org\n\nor phone (847) 462-0885.\n\n \n\nAbout Elderwerks Educational Services\n\nElderwerks is a complimentary service helping older adults find desirable living solutions and benefits to support them at home. Since 2012\, we have assisted over 8\,000 seniors through the housing transition process. Our team also specializes in connecting clients with in-home services. Elderwerks Community Resource Consultants serve by discussing all aspects of moving\, providing counsel and options that help people achieve their long- term lifestyle goals.\n\n \n\n \n\nMedia contact: Jack Macholl\, Wisdom Bridge Marketing (847) 834-0180.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:11.0pt">There is no better time for older adults to plan their future than the present. Elderwerks Educational Services is presenting a fun week of learning opportunities delivered by local aging experts.&nbsp\; </span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Palatine-based non-profit is offering the Aging Better Expo\, a free\, 5-day interactive and virtual experience where attendees will learn in a fun\, engaging live-streamed expo that includes expert education and tips on aging topics. As a COVID-19 safety precaution\, Aging Better Expo 2021 attendees will have two choices to attend:</span>\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Live viewing on the Elderwerks Facebook or YouTube page</span></li>\n	<li><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Attend Elderwerks Virtual World. Guests build their own avatar\, visit the sponsor booths\, chat with the speakers\, other attendees\, and sponsors\, attend the live educational sessions\, hunt for Elderwerks butterflies in the scavenger hunt\, play games\, and more.</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The free Expo is scheduled August 9-13\, 2021\, from 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> The event theme is Groovin&rsquo\; To The Tunes and will feature music of the decades with trivia\, brain games\, bingo and cooking classes. Participants will also have the chance to win prizes while having fun and connecting with friends.<strong> Paula Basta</strong>\,</span> <span style="font-size:11.0pt">Director of the Illinois Department on Aging\, will serve as keynote speaker at 8:45 a.m. on August 9<sup>th</sup>. &nbsp\;Director Basta will provide updates on the aging population in Illinois.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Jennifer Prell</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">\, President of Elderwerks Educational Services stated\, &ldquo\;We normally deliver our Aging Expo in-person\, however\, out of an abundance of caution\, we decided to go all-in\, delivering a dynamic online event that keeps participants safe as COVID-19 winds down.&rdquo\; Ms. Prell added that she hopes community members will actively participate and learn the latest information on how to age well in the home\, stay healthy and live life to its fullest.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Elderwerks is grateful for the support of participating sponsors who will make this event possible:</span>\n\n<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse\; border:none\; width:462px">\n	<tbody>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Horizon Benefit Services</span><br />\n			<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Cremation Society of Illinois</span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Consumers Cooperative Association</span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Avantara Lake Zurich</span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Northwestern Medicine</span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Peck Ritchey LLC</span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Shaw Media</span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Suburban Team of Mark Allen Realty</span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Artis Senior Living Lakeview</span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Crystal Lake Park District</span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dutton\, Casey &amp\; Mesoloras PC</span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Home Care Assistance of Greater Chicago- North Shore</span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">My Personal Bookkeeper</span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Tamarisk NorthShore</span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Transitions Hospice</span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Veteran&#39\;s Assistance Commission of McHenry County</span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Veterans Path to Hope</span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital</span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Assured Healthcare Staffing</span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Belmont Village Senior Living</span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Friendship Senior Options</span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Madigan Insurance Group Inc.</span><br />\n			<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Revere Court of South Barrington &amp\; Crystal Lake</span></td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="height:22px\; vertical-align:top\; width:462px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Paxem Senior Move Managers</span></td>\n		</tr>\n	</tbody>\n</table>\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-size:11.0pt">There is no cost to attend\, but registration is required. For more information email </span><a href="mailto:help@elderwerks.org"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">help@elderwerks.org</span></a><br />\n<span style="font-size:11.0pt">or phone (847) 462-0885.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">About Elderwerks Educational Services</span></strong><br />\n<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Elderwerks is a complimentary service helping older adults find desirable living solutions and benefits to support them at home. Since 2012\, we have assisted over 8\,000 seniors through the housing transition process. Our team also specializes in connecting clients with in-home services. Elderwerks Community Resource Consultants serve by discussing all aspects of moving\, providing counsel and options that help people achieve their long- term lifestyle goals.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong>Media contact:</strong> Jack Macholl\, Wisdom Bridge Marketing (847) 834-0180.
LOCATION:Live viewing on the Elderwerks Facebook or YouTube page Attend Elderwerks Virtual World
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