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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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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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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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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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Achieving Excellence in RF2 Homes

Do you work in an RF2 Adult Care home in Southwest Ohio?  Pro Seniors is offering a 2-hour seminar for staff of RF2 Adult Care homes to build skills to Avoid Medicare scams, Stop financial exploitation, Advocate for residents who get their insurance through MyCare Ohio, and Understand the ombudsman role in advocating for residents'…

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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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