Seniors Who Rock 2020 – Register Now
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June 18, 2020
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By Mary Day
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Registration is now open for Seniors Who Rock 2020. There is NO FEE to register, but donations are welcome. Your support for Seniors Who Rock helps Pro Seniors continue to provide critical services like ombudsman advocacy for people in nursing homes, education to avoid health care fraud and scams, and legal assistance for seniors facing…
Read More#GivingTuesdayNow, more than ever
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May 04, 2020
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By Mary Day
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Cinco de Mayo! Taco Tuesday! & #GivingTuesdayNow! Now more than ever, seniors need access to advocacy, assistance and resources. When you give to Pro Seniors, you empower Ohio seniors with information and advice about their rights and their options. We are grateful that Pro Seniors' staff are able to work from home to continue to…
Read MorePro Seniors Welcomes New Board Members
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April 27, 2020
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By Mary Day
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At the Annual Meeting, on April 24, 2020, Pro Seniors’ executive director Dimity Orlet expressed gratitude to outgoing Board President, Josh Goode, of Barrett & Weber. Josh has been on the Pro Seniors board since 2011, and has served in a number of leadership roles, including secretary, vice-president, and chair of the resource development committee. …
Read MoreScammers Don’t Take a Break
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April 07, 2020
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By Mary Day
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Scammers are still working full time to get your Medicare number, your banking information and other details that allow them to steal from you. Ohio SMP has added some new resources to help you recognize and avoid these scams and attempted fraud related to Covid-19. You can access these at Avoiding scams related to Covid-19…
Read MoreOn the Front Line: Long-Term Care Ombudsmen
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March 31, 2020
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By Mary Day
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Like our other staff, Jimmy is working from home. If you get a call from Jimmy, you may notice his assistant, Shorty, who participates in virtual visits with nursing home residents via FaceTime. What happens on a virtual visit? "I set up calls with the administrators and discuss our role amid the crisis," says…
Read MoreAngels Among Us
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March 24, 2020
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By Mary Day
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While we traditionally think of seniors when we think of nursing homes, many residents are younger and have significant disabilities. Alan (not his real name) has a traumatic brain injury, which limits his ability to make sound decisions and makes it hard for him to regulate his emotions. He sometimes becomes physically aggressive as a…
Read MoreHRAP: Bridging the Justice Gap for Ohio Seniors.
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March 10, 2020
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By Mary Day
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Pro Seniors’ Legal Helpline offers no-cost legal advice to nearly 7,000 senior Ohioans every year. While many problems can be solved over the phone, some cannot. That’s why the Helpline Referral Attorney Panel (HRAP) was created. Our HRAP includes more than 60 private attorneys throughout Ohio who have agreed to accept referrals from the Helpline…
Read MoreHelp Fight Fraud: Volunteer!
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February 26, 2020
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By Mary Day
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Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) peer educators volunteer their time and talents to spreading the word about the latest scams that target Medicare beneficiaries. Share Ohio SMP information at a community health fair, tell your golf buddies how to recognize suspected fraud, or give presentations to groups. Watch for our billboards across Ohio, and join…
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I couldn’t have done it without your help!
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February 11, 2020
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By Mary Day
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"Proceeds will go to unclaimed funds unless you comply within 30 days.” Bob was surprised when he received a letter from an insurance company warning that his deceased father’s life insurance proceeds would be deposited as unclaimed funds with the state of Ohio if required documents were not provided within 30 days. This life insurance…
Read MoreRhonda Y. Moore Fellowship
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December 05, 2019
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By Mary Day
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We are enjoying hearing from former Pro Seniors interns about their experience with us and where they are now. Our interns have gone on to pass the bar exam, lead internal corporate communications, raise families, contribute to research, advocate for people using long-term services and supports, and more. Check out our updates on #CincinnatiGives . …
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