Renowned Author and Eldercare Expert Dick Edwards Addresses Challenges of Caring for Aging Parents

ROMEOVILLE, IL (August 5, 2015) - Senior Star at Weber Place is pleased to host author and eldercare expert Dick Edwards from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 20 at 605 S. Edward Drive, Romeoville.

Edwards, a retired Mayo Clinic eldercare specialist and author of "Mom, Dad … Can We Talk?: Insights and Perspectives to Help Us Do What's Best for Our Aging Parents," will share practical advice on how adult children and their aging parents can engage in positive, open dialogues about care concerns.

During his keynote presentation, audience members will learn how to anticipate and evaluate concerns and communicate with their parents as they age so that this phase of life will be easier and more enjoyable for both parent and adult child.

"Senior Star is dedicated to supporting seniors and their families by providing tools for managing issues and challenges facing senior adults while also honoring the relationship between adult children and their aging parents," said Tom Johnsrud, executive director at Senior Star at Weber Place. "Hosting an eldercare expert such as Dick Edwards enables attendees to hear firsthand practical advice on how to start these important conversations."

Seating is limited so please RSVP by August 19 by calling 815.439.2033. The first 20 people to register will receive a copy of Edwards' book. Registration begins at 6 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres being served.

For more information about Senior Star at Weber Place or to schedule a tour, call 815.439.2033 or visit the website at www.seniorstar.com.

About Senior Star at Weber Place

Senior Star at Weber Place, a Senior Star community, features 346 modernly decorated apartments spanning across 29 acres of beautifully landscaped property with many customized amenities to offer its residents in three distinctive living experiences: independent living, assisted living and memory care. For more information, visit www.seniorstar.com.

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