Elderwerks Annual Aging Better Expo celebrates 13 years at the Concorde Banquets (20922 N. Rand Road) on August 12, 2026. This free, in-person educational event will include local resource booths, aging well presentations, and raffles. Elderwerks will also provide complimentary lunches to the first 200 registrants.
Attendees will have the opportunity to attend a variety of aging well presentations on important topics, including the legal and health aspects of aging well. There will also be local resource booths featuring service providers, healthcare experts, senior living communities, and advocacy organizations.
“The Aging Better Expo is a premier event for older adults in Northern Illinois. It is designed to empower seniors and their families by providing essential resources, entertainment, and expert advice on healthy aging, legal topics, housing, and finance,” says Jennifer Prell, CEO and Founder of Elderwerks.
Event Timeline
- 8:00 AM: Check-in
- 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM: Resource Booths
- 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM: Educational Sessions
While the expo is free and open to the public, registration is required. Please visit the Elderwerks website to register.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Organizations interested in supporting the Aging Better Expo can purchase a sponsorship booth. A sponsorship allows organizations to directly connect with hundreds of community members and share the importance of enhancing the lives of older adults and their families. For details on sponsorship opportunities, please visit the Elderwerks website.
For more information, email events@elderwerks.org or call (847) 462-0885.
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About Elderwerks
Elderwerks is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization offering older adults, seniors, caregivers, and families information, referrals, and guidance for all types of senior housing, care, benefits, and services. Elderwerks person-centered referrals help older adults discover the services they need to remain in their home or successfully transition from one home to another. Elderwerks connects all clients with a Senior Advisor who will develop a custom plan and resource guide to meet the specific needs of each individual.
Elderwerks also provides educational opportunities to seniors and families, both virtually and in-person at the Palatine center. Educational sessions are free and cover a range of topics, from understanding Social Security and Medicare benefits to gentle fitness programs and hobby workshops.
Elderwerks Educational Services is open to all. It does not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.