The 16th Annual Senior Lifestyle Expo
The Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging and the Senior Lifestyle Expo were proud to present an event for those giving care and support! Check back soon for information on the 2011 Caregiver Seminar
The 2010 Caregiver Seminar schedule is as follows:
Navigating Legal Roadblocks: Planning, Communication & Aging
Getting in the drivers seat for families sharing elder care…
A snapshot on how to prepare!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Drury Lane Foyer, Oakbrook Terrace
6:00 p.m. Nibble while you meet & Greet
6:30 p.m. Seminar
Learn About…
- Health Issues
- Financial Issues
- Communicating & Decision Making
PROGRAM
Moderator:
Lucia West Jones
Executive Director, Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging and Experienced Caregiver
Panelists:
Robert J. O’Connor, Attorney-at-Law
Law Office of Robert J. O’Connor
Aurora , Illinois
Bob O’Connor is an attorney in Aurora who focuses on estate planning and the preparation of wills and trusts. Before going into private practice, Mr. O’Connor worked for 12 years as a trust officer for Old Second Bank in Aurora. He is a founding member of the Area Agency on Aging’s Board of Directors.
Janet Driscoll, Program Supervisor Senior Services
Metropolitan Family Services of DuPage
Wheaton, Illinois
Ms. Driscoll is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years experience in providing counseling and support to older adults and their families. Currently, she is the supervisor for the Senior Services and Caregiver Support programs at Metropolitan Family Services DuPage. Ms. Driscoll has been a family caregiver myself and appreciates the complications, stress and also the satisfaction that this role can bring.
Dan Parsons, Esq., Certified Elder Law Attorney
Law Office of Daniel Parsons, P.C.
Geneva, Illinois
The Law Office of Daniel Parsons, has provided Elder Law, Medicaid Planning and Estate Planning services since 1994. Mr. Parsons began his legal career working as an attorney in the life and health insurance industries. He decided to change the focus of his practice to assist those who needed it the most, seniors and their families. Starting his elder law and estate planning firm was a natural evolution from seeing the difficulties that seniors and families were having with these issues and using his legal expertise to help seniors and families plan for the future with confidence and peace of mind.
RSVP requests by August 20th. Please call the Area Agency on Aging at (630) 293-5990 with questions or to RSVP.
FYI: The first 60 RSVP’s will receive The Complete Eldercare Planner by Joy Loverde.
PLEASE NOTE: We will not mail books. You must attend to receive your book and only one book per couple.
