In partnership with Age-u-cate® Training Institute, we are proud to now have the expertise to incorporate Compassionate Touch in our care to create a more positive environment for those we serve.

Compassionate Touch® is a holistic approach that combines skilled touch with compassionate presence to enhance quality of life for those in the later stages of life.

Designed to ease physical, behavioral and emotional distress, the approach provides symptom relief and comfort resulting in greater well-being and quality of life. And with a focus on empowering care partners, it emphasizes giving both professional and family caregivers a way to connect with, calm and comfort.

Compassionate Touch® combines specialized techniques - focused, gentle skilled touch of the hands, back and feet - with the qualities of compassionate presence, the art of being-with the person rather than the disease or condition.

Our Compassionate Touch® program brings together a world of medical technology and treatment with the human side of care.

$10.00 - This program awards 1.5 CEcredits to Illinois nurses, professional counselors, social workers, and nursing home administrators.

License number required.

The family dynamic on the hit ABC sitcom “Modern Family” can be so outrageous it is almost funny. But, unfortunately, in our experience, there are certain family issues that are far from funny. This presentation will begin with an overview of familial dysfunctions and what dysfunction definitions. Nancie will identify 10 key characteristics of dysfunctional families and the issues facing adult children of dysfunction and how common they are. She will go over key trends as it relates to the senior and non-senior populations, where we are headed, and some solutions on how you can better protect yourself and family members. Legal issues and social issues will also be discussed. Healthcare and financial care advanced planning will be key for individuals facing these scenarios.

All are Welcome!

For $5.00* – 1.0 CE Credit will be awarded to Illinois nurses, social workers, professional counselors, and nursing home administrators. Payment may be made at registration. *NO FEE for Consumers/Community Members and those not needing CE credit or certificate.

In this presentation Chris will go over the different personality types that can sabotage the workplace environment, and what you can do to keep them from affecting your day. She will also discuss communication techniques that may assist in counteracting colleagues’ negative personalities, and how to effectively communicate with difficult people.

$10.00 - This program awards 1.0 Ethics CECREDIT to Illinois nurses, professional counselors, social workers and nursing home administrators. License number required.

Chris will identify and discuss the importance of an early diagnosis for a person living with dementia. She will explain how to discuss the diagnosis with the person experiencing symptoms and for those who care for the person. She will explain the HIPAA rules in discussing the diagnosis with payers and others who would assist the person living with dementia. *This course was developed by the Health Resource Service Administration. Elderwerks was given permission to present this information.

$10.00 – 1.0 CE Credit will be awarded to Illinois nurses, social workers, professional counselors, and nursing home administrators.

This presentation will help you fill your Toolkit with information on:

~ Medical Errors – Tips to help prevent them

~ Patient Safety – What one can do to be a safe patient

~ Questions to Ask the Doctor – Do you know the right questions to ask?

All are Welcome!

For $5.00* – 1.0CE Credit will be awarded to Illinois nurses, social workers, professional counselors, and nursing home administrators.

*NO FEE for Consumers/Community Members and those not needing CE credit or certificate.

Grief and heartbreak: the two are inseparable — and it’s complicated. So what can we do when we are working with or helping someone dealing with loss? In this presentation, you will learn healthy coping skills, what not to say to someone grieving, available support and other information about the process of grief. We’ll cover grief caused by experiences ranging from death of a loved one or pet, loss of independence, to anticipatory grief. We will also talk about Broken Heart Syndrome in which the body physically reacts to the stress of grief and how that is treated.

TO REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3aeKLyI

**If you click the register button, you will need to also register directly with Zoom.

For questions, contact Jodi Weinberg at jweinberg@belmontvillage.com or 847-537-5000

1.0 CE CREDITS will be awarded to Illinois nurses, social workers,

professional counselors, and nursing home administrators.

CEUs provided by Elderwerks Educational Services.

IDPH regulations request anyone who works with older adults in any setting must annually complete training on this topic. Do not just meet these rules but exceed them with this one-hour presentation about abuse and neglect. Chris will discuss how it can happen in your setting; be it from resident to resident, resident and caregiver, or family member to resident. Learn how to report any one of these situations. More importantly, learn how to use techniques like “tap-out” to prevent it.

All are Welcome!



For $5.00* – 1.0 ETHICS CE Credit will be awarded to Illinois nurses, social workers, professional counselors, and nursing home administrators. *NO FEE for Consumers/Community Members and those not needing CE credit or certificate.

Dementia and depression can coexist causing issues for those living with both, and their caregivers. Chris will talk about dementia, depression, the signs and symptoms of each, and how behaviors can manifest themselves when one suffers from both. She will also provide caregiver tips and techniques for care and communication.

$10.00 – 1.0CE Credit will be awarded to Illinois nurses, social workers, professional counselors, and nursing home administrators.

Join us for this important discussion on sexual harassment. During this presentation, Chris will speak about how to identify harassment in the workplace, why it occurs, how to report harassment, and how to protect yourself. *Meets IDFPR and Illinois annual training requirements.

Fee: $10.00

This program awards 1.0 Ethics CEcredit to Illinois nurses, professional counselors, social workers, and nursing home administrators.

During this program, Chris will be discussing the causes, stages, treatment, and discharge planning involved with COPD. She will identify the different types of COPD, and how it can cause anxiety for someone living with it. From the perspective of the healthcare provider, she will address some discharge planning points and issues. From the viewpoint of the caregiver, she will discuss how to plan a seamless transition from hospital to home.

For $10.00* – 1.0CE Credit will be awarded to Illinois nurses, social workers, professional counselors and nursing home administrators.

*No fee for consumers/community members and those not needing CE credit.

Planning for our future or the future of a loved one can be confusing, almost like learning another language. Terminology and explanations can be unknown or seem more difficult when in crisis. Attend this program, presented by Carol Raso, Community Resource Consultant with Elderwerks, and Helen Mesoloras, Elder Law Attorney, to learn this new language so you can plan for a smoother and safer future.

For Community Members and Professionals – All are Welcome!



For $5.00* – 1.5 CE Credits will be awarded to Illinois nurses, social workers, professional counselors, and nursing home administrators.

*NO FEE for Consumers/Community Members and those not needing CE credit or certificate.

Join Chris to learn how to distinguish the differences between Dementia, Delirium and Depression. She will discuss the signs and symptoms of each, how they can co-exist, treatment options, and caregiver approaches for all.

For $5.00* – 1.0 CE Credit will be awarded to Illinois nurses, social workers, professional counselors, and nursing home administrators.

*NO FEE for Consumers/Community Members and those not needing CE credit or certificate.