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Wednesday May 17, 2023

Elderwerks Presents Live and Virtual Option Workshop For Caregivers Helping Loved Ones with Dementia 

Nonprofit offers year-round training program for professionals through Dementia Academy
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Thursday June 02, 2022

Virtual Reality Dementia Training Breakthrough 

We are proud to announce our partnership with CJE SeniorLife to launch a new Virtual Reality Dementia Training.
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Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Program

Friday 07/26/2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
McHenry County Department of Health
100 N. Virginia St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Prevent T2 is offered by McHenry County Department of Health at NO COST and runs for 1 year (a total of 22 classes.)

This CDC recognized lifestyle change program can help you lose weight, become
more physically active, and reduce stress. To take a test and learn more
about prediabetes, visit: Prediabetes Risk Test https://www.cdc.gov/prediabetes/takethetest/

For more information, please email:
health-nursing@mchenrycountyil.gov
or contact Erica at 815-334-1570

May 8th May 10th Introduction
May 15th May 17th Get Active to Prevent Type 2
May 22nd May 24rd No Class
May 29th May 31st Track Your Activity
June 5th June 7th Eat Wel to Prevent Type 2
June 12th June 14th Track Your Food
June 19th June 21st No Class
June 26th June 28th Get More Active
July 3rd July 5th No Class
July 10th July 12th Energy In, Energy Out
July 17th July 19th Manage Stress
July 24rd July 26th No Class
July 31st August 2nd Eat Well Away From Home
August 7th August 9th No Class
August 14th August 16th Managing Triggers
August 21st August 23rd Stay Active to Prevent Type 2
August 28th August 30th Make Up Class
September 4th September 6th No Class
September 11th September 13th Shop and Cook
September 18th September 20th Make Up Class
September 25th September 26th Take Charge of Your Thoughts
October 2nd October 4th Get Back on Track
October 9th October 11th No Class
October 16th October 18th Get Support
October 23rd October 25th Stay Motivated to Prevent Type 2
October 30th November 1st No Class
November 6th November 8th Eating to Support Your Health Goals
December 4th December 6th When Weight Loss Stalls
January 8th January 10th More About Carbs
February 5th February 7th Get Enough Sleep
March 5th March 7th More About Type 2
April 2nd April 4th Prevent T2 for Life!


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Balancing Your Expenses Now Can Help You Reach Your Financial Goals Later

Monday 07/29/2024 03:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Elderwerks Educational Services
251 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067

Solor Senior Series - An In-Person Presentation

Take control of your financial future. Our Simplify Your Spending and Saving Strategies presentation can help you bring balance to your budget. You’ll learn more about:

• Setting personal financial goals
• Balancing saving, spending and borrowing to help achieve your goals
• Strategies for controlling debt and improving credit scores
• Practical savings options for now through retirement
• Tips to age well

We hope you will join us. Feel free to bring friends and family.

Presented by Christine A Burbidge, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones and
Jennifer Prell, CEO & Founder, Elderwerks Educational Services

events@elderwerks.org
847-462-0885 | toll-free 855-462-0100


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