Impact and Inspiration: What I’m Learning as a Nonprofit Intern (3/19/2025)
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March 19, 2025
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By Kayla Zesaguli
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Hi everyone! My name is Kayla Zesaguli, and I am the Development and Communications intern at Pro Seniors. I am in my third year as a Marketing major at Xavier University, and I am honored to play a role in supporting Pro Seniors’ mission to advocate for and support older adults in Ohio. Did you…
Read MoreMedicaid Seminar – May 14th, 2025
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March 18, 2025
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By Mary Day
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Are you responsible for applying for Medicaid for residents in your long-term care community? What you know matters. Refine your process and increase your rate of success. Your $30 fee includes: Continental Breakfast, Parking, Continuing Education for attorneys (approved), Continuing Education for social workers, counselors and nurses (pending). Learn more/register here. 8:45 a.m. to Noon…
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Care Plans & Their Role in Person-Centered Care
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January 22, 2025
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By Mary Day
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Many residents who enter nursing or assisted living homes have never heard of a care plan. The care plan is a formal document that outlines a resident's medical and personal care needs, treatments, as well as their preferences for things like food, activities, and religious practices. This document serves as a guide for the staff…
Read MoreInspired by 2022 Seniors Who Rock!
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August 18, 2022
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By Mary Day
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In case you missed Seniors Who Rock 2022 on August 10, here is another chance to learn more about our honorees who inspired us with the words that motivate them to continue making a difference every day. Please support Pro Seniors with a gift in honor of our 2022 Seniors Who Rock Michael M. Kennedy…
Read MoreDid you miss the Fraud Forum?
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April 27, 2022
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By Mary Day
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If you missed the Consumer Protection Fraud Forum in March, you can listen to the podcast: 2022 Medicare Fraud Forum. Listen to our panel of experts, including representatives from: Office of the Ohio Attorney General, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Ohio Department of Insurance, Social Security Administration and more! Learn more…
Read More1/31/2022: Marvin Wilson day
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February 01, 2022
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By Mary Day
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On Monday, 1/31/2022 we celebrated Marvin Wilson's 25 years of service as an advocate, as he retires from Pro Seniors. Mayor Aftab Pureval proclaimed today #MarvinWilsonDay for his dedication and tireless advocacy for nursing home residents in the City of Cincinnati. #ThankYou #Congratulations #Celebrate #Advocate #Serve Enjoy our brief video
Read MoreCelebrating An Exceptional Volunteer
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December 27, 2021
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By Mary Day
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In this Holiday season Pro Seniors would like to express our gratitude to Louise, and to all the other wonderful volunteers who selflessly give their time to help Ohio seniors…
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2020 Annual Report
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September 23, 2021
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By Mary Day
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Pro Seniors has released our 2020 Annual Report - we're proud of our results and impact for Ohio seniors! Ohio Seniors continue to need help - with legal issues, long-term care concerns, and to prevent Medicare fraud. As responsible stewards of the financial support we receive, we continue to increase our transparency for our accountability…
Read MoreMake a Difference! Register now!
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April 23, 2021
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By Mary Day
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Apply now to join the ombudsman volunteer team and make a difference in the lives of long-term care nursing and assisted living home residents. When: Monday May 24 and Wednesday May 26 Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Two intense days, packed with vital content to become a certified ombudsman associate. Training will be live…
Read MoreAvoid Covid Vaccine Scams
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January 22, 2021
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By Mary Day
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Don't fall victim to a Covid-19 vaccine scam! Fraudsters are preying on people eager for hard-to-get coronavirus vaccinations. Scams include taking money in exchange for phony vaccine reservations, a Craigslist ad for the vaccine, telephone offers of home delivery, and text messages to set up an appointment for a vaccination. A top official at the…
Read MoreImpact and Inspiration: What I’m Learning as a Nonprofit Intern (3/26/2025)
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March 26, 2025
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By Kayla Zesaguli
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Hi everyone! This week, I was able to shadow Carolyn King, our Ombudsman Intake Specialist. During my time working alongside Carolyn, I got some valuable insights into our Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program and the hard work our Ombudsmen do to advocate for and educate those that may not be able to do so themselves. Did…
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Brother’s death sparks crusade against Medicaid Estate Recovery
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March 05, 2025
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By Mary Day
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News 10, Columbus, reporter Kevin Flanders interviewed Pro Seniors’ Managing Attorney Miriam Sheline for this story.
Read MoreNavigating the Costs of Long-Term Care
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January 29, 2025
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By Mary Day
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Planning for the future requires more than just writing a will and choosing a power of attorney. It should also include discussing options for long-term care, such as assisted living or skilled nursing, in case it is needed in the future. It's important to consider the cost of long-term care and how it will be…
Read MoreAdvocating for Your Rights: How to Improve Your Quality of Life in a Nursing Home or Assisted Living
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January 22, 2025
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By Mary Day
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If you live in a nursing home and are dissatisfied with the quality of care or quality of life, there are a few things you can do. Firstly, you can participate in the monthly Resident Council meetings. The nursing home is required to provide the necessary space and assistance to conduct a meeting of residents.…
Read MoreHow to Ensure Fair Treatment If You’re Told to Move Out
If you live in a nursing home or assisted living facility and they say you must move out, they must provide a written notice to leave the facility. This is called an involuntary discharge. This happens frequently and is the most common complaint to the ombudsman's office. The nursing home can ask a resident to…
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Card Tricks: The evolution of Medicare card scams is more than magic.
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July 23, 2024
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By Senior Medicare Patrol
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By Jennifer Trussell, Fraud Prevention Consultant Medicare card scams have been a consistent fraud trend for decades. They have evolved from people offering “$50 for a copy of your red, white, and blue card” to robocallers telling beneficiaries their Medicare benefits might be shut off if they do not accept a new card. This article…
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How are robocallers getting your phone number?
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July 23, 2024
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By Senior Medicare Patrol
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Does it ever feel like you’re getting more robocalls than calls from actual humans? Illegal robocalls aren’t just annoying — they’re also often scams. But you might be wondering — how did they get my number in the first place? Sometimes robocalls are random. But sometimes, a company tries to trick you to get your…
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