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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?

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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#SeniorsWhoRock 2021 Rocked!

In case you missed Seniors Who Rock when it aired on August 11, you can watch and share the recording of the program on our YouTube channel. Not only did our honorees inspire us, the testimonials shared by a legal helpline client, a staff ombudsman, and a volunteer highlighted the need for and the impact…

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Raise a Glass for Pro Seniors at Rhinegeist Tap Room – 5-8PM, Wednesdays in July!

Raise a glass & sip for a cause for Pro Seniors at Rhinegeist Tap Room. Each month, Rhinegeist features four non-profit organizations, and tonight it's Pro Seniors! Receive a token with each pint you purchase, and use your token to "vote" for Pro Seniors. Guests may also make a monetary gift to a non-profit. Join…

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Ohio SMP Virtual Senior Consumer Protection Forum

Tune in on Thursday, May 6 @2pm WMKV - FM 89.3  Worries, uncertainty and even hope about Covid-19 vaccine options make us all vulnerable to misinformation and scams.   Representatives from the Federal Trade Commission, the FBI, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Office of the Ohio Attorney General, CGS Administrators & Ohio Senior Health Insurance…

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Use Your Voice

Our friends at the Center for Independent Living Options (CILO) are seeking input by May 1, 2021, on what YOU think are important independent living and advocacy needs CILO should work on for people with disabilities this year and in the future. The Center for Independent Living Options (CILO) is committed to providing quality and…

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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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Pro Seniors Welcomes New Trustees

Pro Seniors is pleased to welcome Cynthia Durkin, Partner at Mellott & Mellott, and Rodney Harris, founder and managing attorney of Harris Law, to its Board of Trustees. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Ms. Durkin’s accounting and audit experience includes for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Proud alumnus of Central State University, Mr. Harris earned…

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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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Medicare Call-In @WMKV FM

“When should I claim Social Security?  Am I eligible for spousal benefits?  Can I work while collecting Social Security?’ These are the kinds of questions we answer every day at the National Committee to Preserve Medicare and Social Security,” says Webster Phillips.  Tune in on Thursday, January 21, at 2PM, and call in with your…

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