Elder Care and Legal Symposium

2026 Elder Care and Legal Symposium

Thursday, April 16, 2026
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Glendale Civic Center
5750 West Glenn Drive
Glendale, AZ 85301

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What is the Elder Care and Legal Symposium?

Lihn Law Group’s Elder Care & Legal Symposium, a premier educational and networking event where professionals dedicated to elder care come together to gain valuable insights, connect with peers, and explore evolving challenges in aging and senior advocacy.

This full-day symposium features expert-led presentations on the most pressing issues facing older adults today—providing practical solutions, cutting-edge research, and strategies to enhance quality of life.

Designed for professionals seeking advanced knowledge and actionable tools, this event will equip you with proven strategies to navigate the complexities of aging. You’ll leave with:

Deeper expertise to better serve clients and families
New skills and best practices to elevate your professional impact
Meaningful connections with industry leaders and colleagues

Come ready to ask questions, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and discover innovative ways to protect and advocate for older adults.

Should I Attend?

Absolutely! If you work with or care for aging adults, this symposium is a must-attend event. You’ll gain critical knowledge, practical strategies, and expert insights to enhance your ability to support older adults effectively.

Through expert-led sessions, you’ll walk away with:

Practical tools to recognize diminished capacity, prevent exploitation, and respond ethically and effectively in care settings.
A clearer understanding of the legal frameworks and advocacy efforts that protect vulnerable adults.
Continuing Education Credits while deepening your expertise.
Professionally catered meals throughout the day.
An expanded professional network by connecting with industry leaders and peers.

Whether you’re a health care provider, elder care professional, legal expert, or family caregiver, this symposium will equip you with the knowledge and resources to better serve aging adults and their families.

Who Will Be Speaking?

What Topics Will Be Covered?

Recognizing and Assessing Diminished Capacity in Older Adults
Dr. Sharon A. Bell, PsyD
Legal Mechanisms for Delegating Decision Making in Adults with Diminished Capacity
Caleb Lihn, J.D., LL.M., CELA, CDP
Rachael Mitchell, J.D., CDP
Advocacy: State of the State Panel
Terri Spitz, Brendon Blake, and Lisa Pollock
Overview of Elder Fraud Trends and Investigative Priorities
SSA Troy Cofer
Holistic Planning and Advocacy: Coordinating Care and Protection in a Fragmented System
Caleb Lihn, J.D., LL.M., CELA, CDP
Jenny Krulewich, LMSW, CDP
Helping the Helpers: Tools to Care Without Compromise
Cher Anderton, MSW, LICSW

Can I Get Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)?

Yes! Continuing Education Credits were approved by the following associations:

Eight (8) credits were approved, by NASW, for Licensed Social Workers.
Five and a half (5.5) credits were approved, by NCCDP, for Certified Dementia Practitioners.
Five and a half (5.5) credits were approved, by NACCM, for Care Managers.
Eight (8) credits were approved, by NCIA, for Assisted Living Facility Managers and Nursing Home Administrators.

*Continuing education credits are currently pending approval for Case Managers.