Fayette & Jessamine Counties, Kentucky
Working together to prevent elder abuse
Community education and inter-agency collaboration that help identify those at risk and protect our vulnerable senior population.
Our 6th Annual Bluegrass Elder Abuse Prevention Conference — Looking Out, Reaching Out was a success! Click here for more information and presentations.
Our mission
The mission of the Bluegrass Elder Abuse Prevention Council is to aid in the prevention of elder abuse through community education and identifying those at risk.
The Bluegrass Elder Abuse Prevention Council aids in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation through community education, and inter-agency collaboration. It is our duty to educate individuals in our community and to prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation in Fayette and Jessamine Counties.
The Council is made up of more than 20 advocates who work in the senior services industry, as well as, other concerned citizens. There is room for more people like these on the council.
If you suspect abuse
How to report suspected abuse
To report suspected abuse in your community, contact your local Adult Protective Services (APS) agency.
Kentucky APS Abuse Hotline
To report suspected abuse in a nursing home or long-term care facility, contact your local Long-term Care Ombudsman.
Kentucky Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Get involved
Join us in this work
The council is open to the general public, and extends a warm invitation to anyone that would like to participate.
Email us for more information: BluegrassEAPC@gmail.com
Meeting times
Where & when we meet
- Third Thursday of each month3:00pm
- Bluegrass Area Development District (BGADD)699 Perimeter Dr, Lexington, KY 40517 — conference room
Learn & take action
Understand the signs and how to help
What Does Elder Abuse Look Like?
What you can’t see hurts. Learn to recognize the signs and help bring elder abuse to light.
Aging & Abuse in Kentucky
Kentucky is a mandatory reporting state. See the facts on aging and elder abuse across the Bluegrass region.
What You Can Do
Practical ways individuals, kids, and organizations can help prevent elder abuse.