CEMP - Council for Elder Maltreatment Prevention

05/21/2026

Scams targeting older adults are becoming more sophisticated and knowing what to watch for can make a real difference.

At the CEMP Spring Forum, this presentation, “Outsmarting Scammers,” covered common scams aimed at older adults, including romance scams, IRS impostor scams, and “grandparent” scams.

This conversation is especially helpful for older adults, families, caregivers, and professionals who want to better understand how these scams work, what warning signs to look for, and how to help protect vulnerable loved ones from financial exploitation.

Watch the full CEMP Spring Forum presentation here:

Every year, seniors lose billions of dollars to scams and most victims never report it. In this presentation, financial advisor Amber Middleton, CEPA, AAMS w...

05/20/2026

Do you have an estate plan in place, or are you assuming your family will “just know what to do”?

At the CEMP Spring Forum, Elder Law Guidance attorney Sarah-James Sendor presented on Wills, POAs, and Guardianship.

In this presentation, Sarah-James breaks down why estate planning matters, what can happen when key documents are missing, and how planning ahead can help protect both you and your loved ones.

This conversation is especially helpful for families, caregivers, older adults, and anyone who wants a clearer understanding of wills, powers of attorney, and planning for incapacity.

Watch the Sarah-James full CEMP Spring Forum presentation here:

Most Kentucky families don't have an estate plan and don't realize ...

05/19/2026

What should families know about guardianship in Kentucky?

At the CEMP Spring Forum, District Court Judge Tyler Frazier presented “Guardianship in Kentucky: What a District Court Judge Wants You to Know.”

In this presentation, Judge Frazier explains what guardianship is, when it may become necessary, and what families should understand about the court process when a loved one can no longer safely make decisions for themselves.

This conversation is especially helpful for caregivers, families, professionals, and anyone who wants a clearer understanding of guardianship, incapacity, and how Kentucky courts approach these important decisions.

Watch the full CEMP Spring Forum presentation here:

Most Kentucky families don't think about guardianship until it's too late and by then, a court is making decisions for your loved one. In this special sessio...

05/16/2026

We'd like to extend one more huge thank you to Elder Law Guidance for all their help with putting the Forum together, especially the silent auction, which was a huge success! Thank you, Kimberly, Jessica, Nikki, Carly, and Sarah, for presenting. We truly could not have put on the event without all your help and support.

05/15/2026

We wish to convey our heartfelt thanks to our knowledgeable speakers who addressed critical elder issues. Thank you to District Court Judge Tyler, Frasier, Amber Middleton, Dr. John Gillespie, MD, Sarah-James Sendor, Retired Sergeant Toby Coyle, and Medicare Specialist Joel Schneider for sharing their expertise. The day's discussions were fruitful, and we appreciate the support of all attendees.

05/15/2026

Joel Schneider, a Medicare specialist, is providing insights on Medicare Plans.

05/15/2026

Retired KY State Police Toby Coyle is speaking about Home Invasions, Burglary, and Robbery. All are welcome!

05/15/2026

Sarah-James Sendor, from Elder Law Guidance, speaks about POAs, Wills, Guardianship and why pre-planning is essential.

05/15/2026

Thank you to Compassionate Care Plus for speaking today!