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Learn important information on aging topics including legal and health aspects of aging. Choose one or more sessions to attend "live" or come back later to view the recordings at your leisure. Recordings for sessions from prior years can be found under Resources / Articles and Videos / Aging Better Expo.

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Celebrity Estate Battles

Wednesday 08/14/2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Stonegate Conference & Banquet Centre
2401 West Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Room C

Kerry Peck, Managing Partner & Elder Law Attorney
Peck Ritchey, LLC

Learn about the legal issues resulting from the estate planning missteps of famous celebrities including Ernie Banks, Prince, Redstone Sumner, Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger, Robin Williams, Elvis Presley, Philip Seymour, Marilyn Monroe, Anna Nicole Smith, Marlon Brando and James Gandolfini. Discover probate avoidance methods including joint tenancy, trusts, and lifetime gifting. Review when it is appropriate to assign powers of attorney.

Planning for Long-Term Care

Wednesday 08/14/2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The Stonegate Conference & Banquet Centre
2401 West Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Room C

Carol Brandt, President
Brandt Financial Concepts, Inc.

Long-term care planning is not something one does again and again. There is no room for error. As people age, the insurance rates get higher and people can lose their health and insurability. Putting long-term care plans in place is generally a one-time experience and therefore, essential that you plan well.

Brain Health and Improving Memory

Wednesday 08/14/2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The Stonegate Conference & Banquet Centre
2401 West Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Room B

Joyce Mahoney, CTRS, APRS
Regional Director of Memory Care & Therapeutic Programming
Belmont Village Senior Living

A dynamic conversation about improving one's brain health and memory. Your brain is an important part of aging well. Take care of it.

Estate Planning 101: Trusts Aren't Just for the Pritzkers

Wednesday 08/14/2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The Stonegate Conference & Banquet Centre
2401 West Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Room A

Matt Margolis, Elder Law Attorney
Margolis Weldon LLC

Understand the way, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorneys, HIPAAs, and Living
Wills work. Participants will learn the major differences between wills and trusts. Many people can benefit from having them in place. Know what documents make up a traditional estate plan and be more empowered when it comes to determining what planning option is right for you based on your circumstances.

How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents

Wednesday 08/14/2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
The Stonegate Conference & Banquet Centre
2401 West Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Room A

Iris Waichler, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Author

Learn how to have the caregiver conversation with your aging loved ones, build a caregiver support network, and how to recognize and cope with caregiver burnout. This presentation offers caregivers information and resources to help cope with the role reversal that occurs as adult children become caregivers for aging loved ones.

Books by Iris Waichler:
Role Reversal, How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents
Riding the Infertility Roller Coaster: A Guide to Educate and Inspire

Medicare 101: Options and Updates

Wednesday 08/14/2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
The Stonegate Conference & Banquet Centre
2401 West Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Room C

Sue Grossinger, Senior Services Coordinator, Senior Services
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

Medicare 101: Whether you are just going on to Medicare for the first time or have been on Medicare for a while, understanding your coverage and benefits can be overwhelming. It is very important to know what plans are available to choose from when reviewing your coverage. Come learn to be a smart and educated consumer so you will always feel you are in control and know how to access your healthcare in the way that is best for you!

Social Security: Understanding the Benefits

Wednesday 08/14/2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Room B

Megan Forristall, Public Affairs Specialist
Social Security Administration

Megan provides an overview of Social Security benefits and online services. Learn necessary information to plan for retirement and Medicare.

Pro Aging

Wednesday 08/14/2024 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
The Stonegate Conference & Banquet Centre
2401 West Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Classroom B

Wanda Moen, Vice President Sales & Marketing
The Arbor Company

Learn different methods to age well in a sometimes unhealthy world.

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