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Choosing a Care Community – Who Really Pays the “Finder’s Fee”?

Recently someone who called Pro Seniors noted that they paid a $2,500 “convenience” fee to get into a memory care community, and it turns out it was the finder’s fee for a third party “selection assistance” company.

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Keep up with our scheduled seminars, hot topics in elder law and more - SIGN UP for Pro Seniors' e-news.  Pro Seniors' e-news includes information about upcoming seminars, advocacy resources, and related information about our work for Ohio seniors.  Your privacy is important to us. We do not share your name or contact information with…

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Inspired by 2022 Seniors Who Rock!

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…

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Did you miss the Fraud Forum?

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…

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1/31/2022: Marvin Wilson day

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

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Celebrating An Exceptional Volunteer

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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10-Digit Dialing in Ohio

There will be a new dialing procedure for areas of the Ohio that use 7-digit dialing and 988 is used as the first three numbers in seven-digit phone numbers. To complete all local calls, consumers will need to dial their area code + telephone number. This applies to all area codes where local calls are…

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2020 Annual Report

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…

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Are You Building a Family Council?

  • August 31, 2021

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  • By Mary Day

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Family Councils are an effective way to address issues in nursing homes that are important to residents and families.  Federal law protects the right to form a council and to run it independently of the facility.  Regulations require the facility to give weight and consideration to all family council recommendations.  The facility must provide families…

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Make a Difference! Register now!

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…

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Avoid Covid Vaccine Scams

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…

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Register Now to Learn How to Manage Your Resident’s Finances to Qualify for Medicaid

Register now to attend this April 26 seminar at Spring Grove Funeral Home Event Center. When:  Wednesday, April 26, 8:45AM - noon. Pro Seniors' Managing Attorney Miriam Sheline and Staff Attorney Karen Donnelly will present on some unique issues that impact Medicaid eligibility, along with legal documents governing resident finances, Qualified Income Trusts, Reluctant Spouse…

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Raise a Glass 4 Good!

Please join us while we “Sip for a Cause” at Rhinegeist Taproom in Over the Rhine, on Wednesday, January 18, from 5 to 8PM. Let’s take this opportunity to raise a glass to our own Bob Vines. Rhinegeist “Charitable Suds” nights are an opportunity to raise awareness about our services among friends & the public,…

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Gone. Not Forgotten.

With heavy hearts we share the devastating news that Bob Vines, Managing Ombudsman, passed away on Thursday, December 22, at the age of 60. As his colleagues and friends, we are still absorbing this deep loss. Our thoughts are with Bob’s family, especially his daughters and grandchildren who were the center of his universe. Bob…

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From Shelter to Success: Mid-America Pension Rights Gets Results

Pro Seniors' Mid-America Pension Rights attorneys assist individuals of any age to access the pensions they are eligible to receive, often overcoming challenges that make this difficult. Following her recent divorce, "Joan", age 48, contacted Pro Seniors for help with obtaining a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) to obtain pension benefits to support herself and…

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Senior Legal Helplines: Bridging the Justice Gap for Ohio Seniors

"We're pleased that Mike Walters, our Helpline Manager, is active in the National Association of Senior Legal Hotlines (NASLH) and has been selected to serve as Chair in 2023", says Dimity Orlet, executive director at Pro Seniors, "and we're grateful to Mike for investing his time and expertise in the important NASLH mission to promote…

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Celebrating National #ProBonoWeek

More than half of the 1,279 referrals made to panelists in 2021 were completed on a pro bono or reduced-fee basis! #BridgingTheJusticeGap

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How to Explain Pro Seniors?

Have you ever tried to explain Pro Seniors' services & felt like you might be missing something?  Please feel free to share this brief Pro Seniors overview presentation, which describes our range of services and includes red flags for scams, elder abuse and exploitation.

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Legal Helpline Volunteer Joins Staff

In March attorney Erin Campbell began volunteering on Pro Seniors’ Legal Helpline, knowing she wanted to expand her practical experience of the Medicaid questions that are facing low-income seniors. “The legal issues facing seniors can be terribly complex and hard to understand,” Erin says. “We help people understand their rights and give them concrete ways…

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