CEO & Founder

In 2003, Jennifer created Paxem, Inc., an A+ Accredited Senior Move Management organization. While raising her two young children, she volunteered at senior programs throughout Illinois such as the Golden Diners Program, Kraus Senior Center, and the Cary Park District.

Jennifer prides herself in helping others. Her background helping older adults has prepared her to assist those in need. Her passion has always been to facilitate services between people and to see them succeed. Jennifer is a member of many groups focusing on improving the lives of seniors; Leading Age Illinois, past-president Continuity of Care McHenry Lake Chapter, past Board President of Collaborative Healthcare Urgency Group (CHUG), past Board member of the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce, and other civic organizations. 

Jennifer started Elderwerks Educational Services thinking that her children would be proud and hopefully, one day, participate in helping others. She has been married for over 34 years and believes that family should always come first.

Gail is well known to Geriatric Care Managers and Case Managers within the Northshore areas of Chicago. She has developed many community based education and resource events that help adult children in finding resources for elderly parents. With her extensive network of professional healthcare relationships, Gail brings her own passion and dedication to seniors and their well-being.

Gail has an extensive knowledge of geriatric resources, as well as the professional standards and compassion needed to facilitate the needs of seniors and their families while maintaining their dignity with minimal stress. Gail also assists at Paxem, a Senior Move Management company, to help the families during the move.

You may see Gail at many healthy cooking demonstrations in senior communities put on by Chef Michael Niksic, The Food Mercenary who happens to be her husband.

Listen to Gail on Aging Info Radio AM560WIND

Watch Gail on WGN TV during an interview: http://wgntv.com/2013/09/11/caregiving-one-familys-story/

Dementia Reality Master Trainer & Director of Education

Training Specialist 

Arlene is a knowledgeable professional and a compassionate registered nurse, a distinction she earned at the University of Illinois. Her true passion lies in assisting and educating seniors and their families - a commitment that extends beyond her professional life. Arlene has a genuine love for listening to the life stories of those she serves.

In addition, Arlene is an accomplished speaker and presenter, sharing her knowledge and insights on caregiving, mental health and wellness, and dementia, as well as navigating the intricacies of senior care. When she's not educating, you can find Arlene indulging in her love for her ever-growing family and two dogs, all while enjoying her time running, hiking, and traveling.

Barbara grew up on the North Shore of Chicago and holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois Champaign Urbana and is a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Illinois. Her hospitality career began with Marriott Hotels in both Chicago and Houston in both operations and sales. As the first retirement communities were being built in the Chicago area, she joined Senior Lifestyle Corporation and for many years served as Director of Sales for many of their communities as well as with Brookdale Senior Living. Her expertise assessing client’s needs, be it home care, independent living, assisted living or memory care has been extensive. Helping seniors has always been a part of her life from way back watching grandparents entertain in senior skilled care communities. Barbara has over 30 years of experience helping older adults with their needs.