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Get access to important resources to guide you through the process of aging. A panel of experts will discuss a full range of topics from aging in place to hospice to estate settlement and much more!
Our panel of professionals will be moderated by Michelle Tapnio, New Perspective Senior Living, and includes:
Margo Marasa, President, Allegiance Patient Advocacy: Margo is in visiting RN case management services and has been working in long term care for over 20 years. She will discuss the importance of patient advocacy when navigating healthcare and building your own advocacy team.
Jennifer Martyn, Attorney, Guardianship, Downers Grove: Jennifer has been a licensed attorney for 27 years and practices in the areas of elder law and guardianship. She will discuss the legal steps to ensure that Powers of Attorney can be put into place to convey directives prior to an individual becoming incapacitated or being unable to convey said directives.
Susan Sinderson, Executive Director, Community Adult Day Center: Hear how an Adult Day Center can help family members support their loved one, and how a Day Center can enhance individuals' lives while helping them live in their own home for as long as possible. In addition, Hear how Adult Day Centers offer support, respite and education for caregivers.
Gaye Wagner, Senior Care Advisor, AMADA Senior Care: Learn about the benefits of home care, aging in place with non-medical home care services, and how home care can enhance life for the older adult.
Gina Knight, President, Kastle Keeper, LLC: Gina will cover how to decide whether to modify a home for safe Aging in Place and when to consider moving to Senior Living if the home isn’t adaptable or the client’s needs require it.
Kerry Quirin, Senior Living Advisor, Senior Living Experts: Kerry will talk about Senior Living options in the Chicagoland area including defining the levels of care, pricing, services, and amenities available.
Kerry Prichard, MSW and Lynette Cremerius, Hospice Specialist; UChicago AdventHealth St. Thomas Hospice: Kerry and Lynette will discuss how advance care planning is an ongoing process in which individuals explore and discuss their goals, values, and understanding of their health to guide future end-of-life treatment decisions. Participants will learn when and how to start end-of-life conversation and how to gather valuable information for future decision making.
