Elderwerks Aging & Dementia Symposium
April 16, 2026
7:15 AM - 4:00 PM
AGENDA
7:15 AM to 8:00 AM - Registration & Breakfast
8:00 AM to 8:15 AM - Welcome & Introductions
8:15 AM to 4:00 PM - Presentations
12:15 PM to 1:00 PM - Lunch
8:15 am to 9:45 am (1.5 CEU's Dementia)
Atypical Alzheimer’s
Dr. Joshua LaVigne, PhD
Licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist
NeuroClinics & Assessments
10:00 am to 11:00 am (1.0 CEU Ethics or Dementia)
Estate Planning: The Importance of Planning for Incapacity
Jackie Luthringhausen
Attorney at Law and Partner
Lavelle Law, Ltd.
11:15 am to 12:15 pm (1.0 CEU Ethics or Dementia)
Client First: Overcoming Family Denial to Address Unmet Needs in Dementia
Jean Llamas, MSN, RN, CCM, ACM-RN, NCG, CDP, BCPA
CEO of Elderwerks, Care Navigators, and Care Guardians
1:15 pm to 2:45 pm (1.5 CEU’s Dementia)
Music Therapy in Aging and Dementia Care
Rebecca J. Froman Freiman, MA, LPMT, MT-BC
Director & Team Music Therapist
Greater Chicago Music Therapy
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (1.0 CEU Dementia)
Advance in Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Concetta M. Forchetti, MD, PhD
Medical Director and Neurologist
Center for Cognitive Disorder and Clinical Research
Ascension Illinois Behavioral Health
LOCATION
The Garlands of Barrington | 1000 Garlands Lane | Barrington
6.0 CREDIT HOURS awarded to Acupuncturists,
Counselors (Clinical/Professional), Dental Hygienists,
Dietitians/Nutritionists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Massage Therapists,
Nurse Practitioners, Nurses (RNs/LPNs), Nursing Home Administrators,
Occupational Therapists, and COTAs, Physical Therapists and PTAs,
Psychologists, Respiratory Care Therapists, & Social Workers.
Email Events@elderwerks.org with any questions