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Health & Fitness

Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers

FREE CEU for Social Workers and Nurses. Learn the various options for surrogate decision makers such as Power of Attorney and Guardianships

There are a variety of legal methods which allow a person to make the healthcare and financial
decisions for another person. This session will address the various options for surrogate decision
makers such as Power of Attorney for Healthcare (which changed on January 1, 2015), Power of
Attorney for Property, the Healthcare Surrogate Act, the Mental Health Preference Treatment
Declaration Act, and Guardianships. Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA.

Date: Monday, May 18, 2015
Check-in/Appetizers & Refreshments: 5:30pm – 6:00pm
Program: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Location: King Home, 1555 Oak Ave, Evanston, Illinois, 60201

CEU Credits: This program is for community members and professionals. 1.5 continuing education credits will be awarded to Illinois Nurses, Counselors, and Social Workers. There is no cost to attend. However, registration is required. Please contact 847-462-0885 or events@elderwerks.com to register.

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