Excellence In Aging: Educate. Equip. Empower

This conference is designed to educate, equip and empower older adults and people who care about them with resources available in the community and tools to make informed decisions.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Working with Your Doctor: Improving Your Medical Care
Victoria Braund, MD, Director of Geriatrics, NorthShore University HealthSystem
Medical Director, Brandel Health & Rehab
As patients get older and sicker, and doctors get busier and busier, what are we to do? Come and hear insider tips and tricks from Dr. Braund, who has been taking care of older patients for over 20 years. You are certain to learn something that can help improve your health!

BREAKOUT SESSION 1 (PLEASE CHOOSE ONE)

Why Am I Feeling This Way—Is This Normal?
Renee Dominguez, PhD, Executive Director of Family Service Center of Wilmette, Glenview, Northbrook and Kenilworth
Why do we react to certain situations the way that we do? Is there a way to feel less stress in our lives? Come and learn how to reduce your stress and anxiety through mindfulness activities.

What Are My Kids and Grandchildren Doing!? Social Media Demystified
Barbara Milsk, Wellness and Technology Project Manager at CJE SeniorLife
If you are wondering (or confused) about Likes, Pins and Tweets, come and learn about Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and more—social media sites that are currently the rage.

BREAKOUT SESSION 2 (PLEASE CHOOSE ONE)

Scams Against Seniors and How to Protect Yourself Against Financial Exploitation
Charles J. Wernick, Chief of Police, Northbrook Police Department
Nancy Vaccaro, L.C.S.W., A.C.S.W., Director of Counseling Services Unit, Northbrook Police Department
Holly Lichtman, L.C.S.W., A.C.S.W., Supervisor of Adult Protective Services, North Shore Senior Center
Identify current patterns of crimes being committed against seniors and how to protect against becoming a victim. Find out what to do if you become a victim of a scam. Hear how area police departments use the Critical Reach System to help identify and apprehend offenders working senior scams. Learn how older adults can protect against being victims of financial exploitation.

Does Your Family Know Your Wishes? Don’t Leave Them in the Dark
Edward J. Kelly, Jr., C.F.P.™, Family Manager, Coyle Financial Counsel LLC
One of the most valuable gifts we can leave our loved ones is that of clear communication, especially in times of distress. Session attendees will be given “The Binder”—a tool for communicating to loved ones the who, what, where and why of what is most important

SPONSORED BY:
Brandel Health & Rehab
The Chicago Lighthouse North
CJE SeniorLife
The East Wing Glenview Senior Center
Frisbie Senior Center
JourneyCare
New Trier Township
Northbrook Park District Senior Center
Northbrook Police Department
Northfield Township
NorthShore University HealthSystem
North Shore Senior Center
North Shore Village
PEER Services
Village of Glenview Senior Services