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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Pharmacy Owner Sentenced to Four Years
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July 23, 2024
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By Senior Medicare Patrol
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Nerik Ilyayev was sentenced to four years in prison for his involvement in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud scheme that targeted the Medicare and Medicaid programs and private insurance companies. Ilyayev owned and operated two different pharmacies and submitted millions of dollars in fraudulent claims to the government health care programs and private insurers. The…
Read MoreGone. Not Forgotten.
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December 29, 2022
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By Mary Day
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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…
Read MoreFrom Shelter to Success: Mid-America Pension Rights Gets Results
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December 18, 2022
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By Mary Day
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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…
Read MoreSenior Legal Helplines: Bridging the Justice Gap for Ohio Seniors
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December 16, 2022
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By Mary Day
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"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…
Read MoreCelebrating National #ProBonoWeek
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October 25, 2022
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By Mary Day
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More than half of the 1,279 referrals made to panelists in 2021 were completed on a pro bono or reduced-fee basis! #BridgingTheJusticeGap
Read MoreHow to Explain Pro Seniors?
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October 06, 2022
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By Mary Day
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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.
Read MoreDon’t Miss Out: Get Our Quarterly E-News
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October 01, 2022
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By Mary Day
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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…
Read MoreLegal Helpline Volunteer Joins Staff
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September 30, 2022
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By Mary Day
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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…
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…
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