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#CincinnatiGives Empowering Ohio Seniors

"My mother had experienced some serious health issues that changed not only her life but the life of her adult children as well.  My experience as I visited with her weekly in the nursing home allowed me to see lots of things going on that were not right for some residents there. I saw a…

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Sign Up Now: Ombudsman Volunteer Training Starts January 4, 2021!

Our ombudsman volunteer training is now available virtually.   The next series begins in January, 2021.  You’ll connect with our volunteer coordinator, Linda, and other volunteer candidates, while remaining safely in your own home. Our volunteer advocates make such a difference in the life of each resident they visit – even by phone, or from…

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Seniors Who Rock 2020 – Rocked!

What a pleasure to honor Jean Dowell, Jim Johnson, and Barbara Kellar as our 2020 Seniors Who Rock.  We hope you enjoyed the online version of Seniors Who Rock, including the Virtual Happy Half-Hour before the program.  If you missed it, or you'd like to share it, the recording is now available on our YouTube…

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Seniors Who Rock 2020 – Register Now

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…

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#GivingTuesdayNow, more than ever

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…

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Pro Seniors Welcomes New Board Members

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. …

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On the Front Line: Long-Term Care Ombudsmen

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…

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HRAP: Bridging the Justice Gap for Ohio Seniors.

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…

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Help Fight Fraud: Volunteer!

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!

"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…

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