Impact and Inspiration: What I’m Learning as a Nonprofit Intern (4/30/25)
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April 29, 2025
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By Kayla Zesaguli
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As we say goodbye to April and hello to May, we are also ushering in Older Americans Month 2025! This year’s theme is Flip the Script on Aging: challenging negative stereotypes and promoting the contributions to society older Americans have made and opportunities aging brings. Did you know that as of 2023 about 18% of…
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Impact and Inspiration: What I’m Learning as a Nonprofit Intern (4/23/25)
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April 23, 2025
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By Kayla Zesaguli
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The Older Americans Act (OAA) was passed in 1965 in response to a lack of community social services for Older Americans. The OAA provides federal funding to support social services for older adults including Elder Abuse Prevention, nutrition and transportation services, and many more, as shown in the figure below. The OAA also mandates and…
Read MoreImpact and Inspiration: What I’m Learning as a Nonprofit Intern (4/9/2025)
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April 10, 2025
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By Kayla Zesaguli
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Hi everyone! Thank you for joining me again this week. I'm learning that a pressing issue is regarding Social Security changes and updates, and how these changes may affect our older, and more vulnerable populations. The Social Security Administration has faced large staff and budget cuts as illustrated in the chart below, courtesy of the…
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Impact and Inspiration: What I’m Learning as a Nonprofit Intern (4/2/2025)
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April 02, 2025
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By Kayla Zesaguli
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Hi everyone! Thank you for joining me again this week. We are now in April, which is National Volunteer Month! Pro Seniors is one of the many non-profit organizations that utilizes volunteer work to spread their mission. Last year alone, volunteers for Pro Seniors dedicated over 2,000 hours to serve older Ohioans! Did you know…
Read MoreImpact 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 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…
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