Impact 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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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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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 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…
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.
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