November marks National Long-Term Care Awareness Month, and the significance highlights the need for all adults to think about aging and care in the future – the need for non-skilled care to assist with the activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, dressing transferring, toileting and continence. The Palatine, Illinois-based nonprofit Elderwerks will host guest speaker Carol Brandt to "uncork" the discussion in her educational Table Talk Series© on long-term care planning with an in-person and Zoom presentation covering the basics and more from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15. The in-person event will be held at Elderwerks Educational Services, 251 E. Northwest Highway in Palatine.
PALATINE, Ill., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- November marks National Long-Term Care Awareness Month, and the significance highlights the need for all adults to think about aging and care in the future – the need for non-skilled care to assist with the activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, dressing transferring, toileting and continence.
The Palatine, Illinois-based nonprofit Elderwerks will host guest speaker Carol Brandt to "uncork" the discussion in her educational Table Talk Series© on long-term care planning with an in-person and Zoom presentation covering the basics and more from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15. The in-person event will be held at Elderwerks Educational Services, 251 E. Northwest Highway in Palatine.
Brandt, who will moderate the interactive presentation, is a CLTC® - Long-Term Care Certified, member of the MIT AgeLab Planning for Longevity Network, and founder of Brandt Financial Concepts, Inc.
Elderwerks President Jennifer Prell explained: "Long-term care is defined as non-medical care needed due to chronic illness, conditions such as Alzheimer's, or care needed due to natural aging. Long-term planning includes many aspects of our lives from health and wellness to personal care when we need it most. This presentation will examine these components and share why planning for all aspects of our lives is important."
During the presentation, Brandt will address topics of interest to unmarried partners such as partner discount eligibility, exclusionary language, and pre-existing conditions. She will also emphasize the importance of proactive planning before a crisis.
"In a recent study with family caregivers, nearly one-third said planning for long-term care was 'too hard to think about,' she explained. "But planning will be critically important to the physical, emotional, and financial health of loved ones, should care be needed. Otherwise, families will have no choice but to put their lives on hold and adopt the role of caregiver."
Reservations are required and there is no cost to attend. To register, click here.
For more information, call 847-462-0885, email Elderwerks at [email protected], or visit the Elderwerks 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, person-centered information, referrals, and guidance for any type of senior living, home care, support services, and benefits. 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 guidance for any 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 of time. Don't let the future overwhelm you, call Elderwerks first: 855-462-0100. For more information, visit Elderwerks' website.
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