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Ohio SMP Volunteer Training
2015-11-18 09:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Volunteer training for Ohio SMP. You must register beforehand. Please contact Jane Winkler for more information.

Annual Conference for Aging & Disability Resource Networks
2015-11-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Hilton Columbus at Easton, 3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus, OH, 43219, United States
Title III-B Legal Services and Beyond: Legal Assistance Resources in Ohio
This session will provide an overview of what legal resources are available for older adults and people with disabilities in Ohio, particularly with respect to Older Americans Act, free civil legal services, and pro bono programs around the state. The session will also include how the aging and disability network can more significantly connect with the legal services community and vice versa to maximize the resources available and enhance outcomes for clients.
Tom Bedall, Managing Attorney, Pro Seniors
Jim Daniels, Director, Southeastern Ohio Legal Services
Gary Weston, Senior Attorney, Legal Aid of Western Ohio
Tessa Burton, Legal Services Developer & Ombudsman Quality Liaision, Ohio Department of Aging

Ombudsman Volunteer Training
2016-01-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Pro Seniors, 7162 Reading Road, Suite 1150, Cincinnati, OH, 45237, United States
Ombudsman Volunteers are an essential part of our service to older adults and others who rely on a nursing home for their care and reaching out to their families, and the broader community. Certified Ombudsman Volunteers with Pro Seniors are typically assigned to one or more nursing homes that are conveniently located for the Volunteer. The Ombudsman Volunteer gets to know residents in the assigned home(s) through routine weekly/monthly visits, and makes sure that new residents are aware of our services and all residents know that they have rights.
Our Volunteers make a difference in the life of each resident they visit!!!
Our next training for Long Term Care Volunteer Ombudsman will start:
Saturday, January 9th, 2016 10:00am-12:00pm Informational Meeting (provides an overview of the Ombudsman Volunteer role and aging network resources, including Pro Seniors)
Saturday, January 16th,2016 10:00am-3:30pm Session I – (Lunch is provided so please let me know in advance if you have any dietary needs)
Saturday, January 23th, 2016 10:00am-3:30pm Session II – (Lunch is provided so please let me know in advance if you have any dietary needs)
Saturday, January 30th, 2016 10:00am-3:30pm Session III- (Lunch is provided so please let me know in advance if you have any dietary needs)
You must attend all of the classes. Classes will be held at Pro Seniors Inc., 7162 Reading Road, Suite 1150, 11th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45237
If you have any questions or you would like to attend this training session, contact our Long Term Care Ombudsman/Volunteer Coordinator Brenda Tiersch at (513)458-5513 or email her.

Ombudsman Volunteer Training
2016-05-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Pro Seniors, 7162 Reading Road, Suite 1150, Cincinnati, OH, 45237, United States
Ombudsman Volunteers are an essential part of our service to older adults and others who rely on a nursing home for their care and reaching out to their families, and the broader community. Certified Ombudsman Volunteers with Pro Seniors are typically assigned to one or more nursing homes that are conveniently located for the Volunteer. The Ombudsman Volunteer gets to know residents in the assigned home(s) through routine weekly/monthly visits, and makes sure that new residents are aware of our services and all residents know that they have rights.
Our Volunteers make a difference in the life of each resident they visit!!!
The dates for the next training for Long Term Care Volunteer Ombudsman are below. You must attend ALL the sessions.
Informational Meeting
Location: Pro Seniors, 7162 Reading Road, 45237 – This is the location for all the trainings.
Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Time: 5:45-8:30 p.m., a light snack provided (please pack your own snack if you have special dietary needs)
Date: Thursday, May 5, 2016
Time: 5:45-8:30 p.m., a light snack provided
Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Time: 5:45-8:30 p.m., a light snack provided
Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Time: 5:45-8:30 p.m., a light snack provided
Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2016
Time: 5:45-8:30 p.m., a light snack provided
If you have any questions or you would like to attend this training session, contact our Long Term Care Ombudsman/Volunteer Coordinator Brenda Tiersch at (513)458-5513 or email her.

Lucky 13th Grand Raffle Drawing
2016-05-13 12:00 | Pro Seniors, 7162 Reading Road, Suite 1150, Cincinnati, OH, 45237, United States
We are drawing the winners of our Lucky 13th Grand Raffle! You must purchase tickets by noon on Friday, May 13th.
Thank you so much to those of you who supported our legal services, ombudsman and Ohio SMP by purchasing tickets.
Lucky 13th Grand Raffle Prizes
Top Prize: $2,013 in cash
2nd Prize: 1-week stay in Marco Island, FL oceanfront condo and $513 cash (Donors: Mark Ayer, R. Moore & T. Bedall)
3rd Prize: 4 Cincinnati Reds Diamond Seat tickets & parking pass for the Friday, June 3rd game vs. the Nationals (Donor: Friend of Pro Seniors)
4th Prize: 13 bottles of top-shelf bourbon (Donor: Buster Daniher)
5th Prize: 13 bottles of top-shelf bourbon (Donor: Buster Daniher)
6th-13th Prizes: BONUS prizes, including $113 cash, Murphin Ridge Getaway, Wine Bucket of Cheer, Beer Bundle, Cincinnati Reds Basket, Pamper Yourself Basket, Lunch on Us Gift Card Package, & Tasty Cincinnati Gift Card Package.
Tickets: 1 for $20 or 3 for $50
Winner need not be present to win. Prizes will be drawn & awarded in the order above.

Nominations Due for Seniors Who Rock
2016-06-01 17:00
2016 Seniors Who Rock
WHEN: Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Cooper Creek, 4040 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, OH 45241
What makes a senior a Senior Who Rocks? Our honorees are people who are at least 70 years old, and they are still active, working or volunteering and adding a value and vibrancy to our community. They are, in other words, inspirational.
Know a Senior Who Rocks?
If you are interested in nominating someone to be a 2016 Senior Who Rocks, please complete a nomination form by June 1, 2016. The chosen honorees will be honored on Wednesday, August 24, 2016.

Hero Targets: Scamming our Veterans
2016-09-30 12:30 - 14:00 | Butler County Government Services Center, 315 High Street, Hamilton, OH, 45011, United States
REGISTER NOW
Veterans, please join us for a free seminar about avoiding scams. Guest speakers from the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office and Pro Seniors will provide excellent information about how to recognize and avoid scams. The event includes light bites and door prizes.

Giving Tuesday
2016-11-29
Giving Tuesday is the perfect way to recover from Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It kicks off the charitable giving season, and we hope you will chose to make a difference by #GivingJustice this year for Giving Tuesday.
In 2015, Pro Seniors’ Legal Hotline helped over 6,500 Ohioans. Please help us provide expert legal advice to seniors.
We appreciate your support! Give today.

O' Lucky You Grand Raffle
2017-03-17 12:00 | Pro Seniors, 7162 Reading Road, Suite 1150, Cincinnati, OH, 45237, United States
BUY TICKETS

O’ Lucky You Grand Raffle
Tickets are 1 for $20 or 3 for $50
Top Prize: $2,000 in cash
2nd Prize: 1-week stay in Marco Island, FL oceanfront condo & $500 cash (Donors: Mark Ayer, R. Moore & T. Bedall)
3rd Prize: 4 Cincinnati Reds Diamond Seat tickets & parking pass for a date TBD (Donor: Friend of Pro Seniors)
4th Prize: 13 bottles of limited release “store pick” bourbon (Donor: Buster Daniher)
5th Prize: 4 tickets to the FC Cincinnati 2017 Home Opener & a night’s stay at the Hilton Netherland Plaza (Donors: FC Cincinnati & Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza)
Prizes 6-13
$100 cash
Wine Bundle
Beer On Us
Cincinnati Reds Basket
Pamper Yourself
Seafood Lovers Dining Package
Jeff Ruby’s & Eddie Merlot’s
Date Night: Otto’s, Wine & Dessert
Winner need not be present to win.
Prizes will be drawn & awarded in the order above.

Rhinegeist Charitable Suds Night
2018-03-21 17:00 - 20:00
Please join us at Rhinegeist (1910 Elm St., 45202) for Charitable Suds Night, when a portion of the proceeds will benefit Pro Seniors.
Each supporter who comes will be entered to win a bottle of bourbon.
Thank you for supporting Pro Seniors!

Seniors Who Rock
2019-08-28 16:30 - 19:00 | Cooper Creek, 4040 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, OH, 45241, United States
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Register Now! The price increases after Friday, August 23rd.

We hope you can join us for the 5th annual Seniors Who Rock! Enjoy dinner-by-the-bite from Jeff Thomas Catering, an open bar, and inspirational awards presentation. Registration is $48 a person through August 23rd. The price increases after August 23rd.
Seniors Who Rock 2019 Honorees
Tom Cuni is Of Counsel to the firm of Cuni, Ferguson & LeVay Co., LPA; he is active with ProKids as a volunteer attorney practicing on its behalf in the Juvenile Court; and, he serves as a supervising attorney for the Entrepreneurial and Community Development Clinic at the College of Law of the University of Cincinnati..
William Deimling, a veteran, founded Deimling/Jeliho Plastics and co-founded May We Help, a nonprofit that designs and builds assistive devices for people with disabilities that cannot be commercially bought.
Maralyn Itzkowitz, a retired family medicine physician, volunteers and plays the oboe in the Seven Hills Sinfonietta, a community chamber orchestra.
Dolores J. Lindsay founded the Lincoln Heights Health Center, now called The HealthCare Connection, in 1967, and is one of the longest-serving and most successful CEOs in the country.
Consider becoming a sponsor to help more Ohio seniors access justice. The Duet Sponsorship for couples includes acknowledgement in the event program, recognition as Duet Sponsors at the event, two guest registrations, and reserved seating. Other sponsor levels are also available. Please contact us at 458-5525 for more information or if you have any questions.

AmeriCorps Ombudsman
2019-09-24 16:00 - 2019-09-30 16:00
Do you want to become part of a team of passionate long-term care ombudsmen & serve older adults in your community? Join us for a year of service!
The AmeriCorps Ombudsman Specialist program will train you to connect with long-term care consumers throughout Southwest Ohio, ensuring long-term care residents have access to ombudsman services to help answer questions and resolve complaints about the care they receive. AmeriCorps members will be based out of the Pro Seniors’ office in Cincinnati and will be part of a statewide team that meets regularly in Columbus. They will serve full time from October 2019-September 2020, completing at least 1,720 hours of service. AmeriCorps members will also assist the site supervisors in volunteer management activities, working to engage the current volunteer corps to increased service and recruiting new volunteers. You will receive considerable training as a state-certified ombudsdman to ensure you are well equipped to provide services to long-term care consumers and have a broad understanding of Ohio’s aging services network.
Interested candidates should submit resume to AmeriCorpsOmbudsman@age.ohio.gov.
Please visit this page for a full description. Please apply by October 1, 2019.

FREE Continuing Legal Education for Ohio Attorneys
2019-11-11 08:30 - 12:00 | PLAN of Southwest Ohio offices, 12075 Northwest Blvd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH, 45246, United States
Click Here to Register Now
This free CLE is for attorneys who may not normally practice in Medicaid, but would like to make sure that they have a deeper understanding of the issues many people will be faced with, some from birth, many due to accidents during their lifetime, and still more as they continue to age and need care beyond their financial resources.
Agenda:

Medicaid for Disabled Children 8:45-9:15
Special Needs Trusts and how they work 9:15-9:45
Community Medicaid for Adults (MAGI Medicaid) 9:45-10:00
Institutional Medicaid for adults: Income eligibility 10:00-10:30

Break 10:30-10:45

Institutional Medicaid: Resource Eligibility 10:45-11:00
Resource Assessment 11:00-11:15
Resource Allocation & Resource Spend-Down 11:15-11:30
Proper & Improper Asset Transfers and the look-back period 11:30-12:00

Presenters:
Laura Drake, Attorney at Law
Miriam H. Sheline, Pro Seniors Managing Attorney

POSTPONED: 2020 Consumer Protection/Fraud Forum
2020-03-12 17:02 | Maple Knoll Village Auditorium, 11100 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH, 45246, United States
POSTPONED: Fight Fraud & Scams – New Date TBA
Pro Seniors and WMKV 89.3FM regret to announce that due to Coronavirus restrictions issued by Governor DeWine, we are postponing this event.
Please stay tuned for a new date for the 2020 Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol and WMKV Consumer Protection/Fraud Prevention Forum, at Maple Knoll Village Auditorium.
We look forward to offering this important educational event when we receive official notice that it is safe to do so without compromising community health.
In the meantime, please take this opportunity to use our Ohio SMP App, and contact Ohio SMP if you suspect Medicare fraud.
For information on the Covid-19 situation in Ohio, please refer to the Ohio Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control.

POSTPONED - How to Manage Your Resident’s Finances to Qualify for Medicaid
2020-04-01 15:21 | Interact for Health, 3805 Edwards Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45209, United States
POSTPONED – Watch this space for a new date!
Professional caregivers, for just $30, learn how to manage your resident’s finances to qualify for Medicaid, earn 3.0 hours of CEU* credits and enjoy breakfast. (*CEU credit is pending)
Topics will include:

Basic institutional Medicaid eligibility for individuals
Legal Documents Governing Resident Finances including:

Financial Power of Attorney
Social Security Representative Payee
Guardianship

Qualified Income Trust
Reluctant Spouse Rule
Personal Need Accounts:

Resident’s rights
Medicaid Rules governing Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) accounts.

Presenters:
Karen Donnelly, Pro Seniors Staff Attorney
Jeremy Koenemann, Pro Seniors Staff Attorney
Miriam H. Sheline, Pro Seniors Managing Attorney

Join us at Rookwood Tower, on the 5th floor, 3805 Edwards Road, Suite 500, Cincinnati, OH 45209.

Caregiver Assistance Network: Special Guest - Bob Vines, Managing Ombudsman
2020-07-15 12:30 - 13:00 | Online, United States
July Pro Seniors Caregiver Support

Seniors Who Rock 2020
2020-08-26 17:00 - 18:15 | Online, United States
Evite-SWR-2020.FinalThis year we are taking Seniors Who Rock online instead of in-person. Join us from the comfort of your own home, with the beverage of your choice, as we toast three amazing seniors and enjoy their words of wisdom. While there is no charge to attend, you will have the opportunity to make a donation or become an event sponsor when you register.
You will also have the opportunity to purchase a “Bourbon Bonus” or “Party Pack” when you register. Vonderhaar’s Catering will deliver your Party Pack to enjoy with your guests or on your own. A Party Pack or Bourbon Bonus may be purchased on it’s own or added to your registration or sponsorship. Your additional purchase helps support our advocates’ important work for Ohio seniors.

Follow us on social media: @ProSeniors @ProSeniorsInc

#SeniorsWhoRock

Ombudsman Volunteer Training - Session 1 of 9
2021-01-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Online, United States
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.
The dates/times of the next training for Long Term Care Volunteer Ombudsman candidates are listed below.
Have you applied yet to volunteer as an ombudsman? If not, please submit your application. If you’re on social media, follow @ProSeniors and @ProSeniorsInc for tips on advocacy and related information.

Training begins on January 4, 2021!
If you have any questions, please contact Linda at (513)458-5520, 1-800-488-6070, Option #6,
or email her.

Training Calendar for New Ombudsman Volunteer Candidates.
Candidates must complete all sessions to be eligible for certification. (Contact Linda about accessing recording of any session(s) you may need to miss.)

Monday January 4
noon – 1:30 pm
Introduction

Wednesday January 6
3 pm – 4:30 pm
Long-Term Care Services

Friday January 9
noon – 1 pm
Homework review & discussion

Monday January 11
noon – 1:30 pm
Aging Process/L.T.C. consumers

Wednesday January 13
3 pm – 4:30 pm
Resident Rights

Friday January 15
noon – 1 pm
Homework review & discussion

Monday January 18
noon – 1:30 pm
Ombudsman Skills

Wednesday January 20
3 pm – 4:30 pm
Documentation, Exam prep

Friday January 22
noon
Exam

Ombudsman Volunteer Candidate Training - Session 2 of 9
2021-01-06 15:00 - 16:30 | Online, United States
Session 2 of 9 – Topic: Long-Term Care Services & Supports
Candidates must complete all sessions to be eligible for certification. (Contact Linda about accessing recording of any session(s) you may need to miss.)
If you have any questions, please contact Linda at (513)458-5520, 1-800-488-6070, Option #6, or email her.

Ombudsman Volunteer Candidate Training – Session 3 of 9
2021-01-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, United States
Session 3 of 9 – Topic: Homework Review & Discussion

Join Linda and volunteer candidates in discussion of the homework assigned in Session 2.

Ombudsman Volunteer Candidate Training – Session 4 of 9
2021-01-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Online, United States
Session 4 of 9 – Topic: Aging Process/L.T.C. consumers

Candidates must complete all sessions to be eligible for certification. (Contact Linda about accessing recording of any session(s) you may need to miss.)
If you have any questions, please contact Linda at (513)458-5520, 1-800-488-6070, Option #6, or email her.

Ombudsman Volunteer Candidate Training – Session 5 of 9
2021-01-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Online, United States
Session 5 of 9 – Topic: Resident Rights

Candidates must complete all sessions to be eligible for certification. (Contact Linda about accessing recording of any session(s) you may need to miss.)
If you have any questions, please contact Linda at (513)458-5520, 1-800-488-6070, Option #6, or email her.

Ombudsman Volunteer Candidate Training – Session 6 of 9
2021-01-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, United States
Session 6 of 9 – Topic: Homework Review & Discussion

Join Linda and volunteer candidates in discussion of the homework assigned in Session 5.
Candidates must complete all sessions to be eligible for certification. (Contact Linda about accessing recording of any session(s) you may need to miss.)
If you have any questions, please contact Linda at (513)458-5520, 1-800-488-6070, Option #6, or email her.

Ombudsman Volunteer Candidate Training – Session 7 of 9
2021-01-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Online, United States
Session 7 of 9 – Topic: Long-Term Care Ombudsman Skills

Candidates must complete all sessions to be eligible for certification. (Contact Linda about accessing recording of any session(s) you may need to miss.)
If you have any questions, please contact Linda at (513)458-5520, 1-800-488-6070, Option #6, or email her.

Ombudsman Volunteer Candidate Training – Session 8 of 9
2021-01-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Online, United States
Session 8 of 9 – Topic: Documentation and Preparation for Exam

Candidates must complete all sessions to be eligible for certification. (Contact Linda about accessing recording of any session(s) you may need to miss.)
If you have any questions, please contact Linda at (513)458-5520, 1-800-488-6070, Option #6, or email her.

Ombudsman Volunteer Candidate Training – Session 9 of 9
2021-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, United States
Session 9 of 9 – Topic: Ombudsman candidate exam.

Candidates must complete all sessions to be eligible for certification. (Contact Linda about accessing recording of any session(s) you may need to miss.)
If you have any questions, please contact Linda at (513)458-5520, 1-800-488-6070, Option #6, or email her.

Ombudsman New Volunteer Training
2021-04-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Online, United States
Session 1 of 9 – Topic: Introduction

Volunteer candidates must complete all sessions to be eligible for certification. (Contact Linda about accessing recording of any session(s) you may need to miss.)
If you have any questions, please contact Linda at (513)458-5520, 1-800-488-6070, Option #6, or email her.

Ombudsman New Volunteer Training
2021-04-07 15:30 - 17:00 | Online, United States
Session 2 of 9 – Topic: Long-Term Care Services

Volunteer candidates must complete all sessions to be eligible for certification. (Contact Linda about accessing recording of any session(s) you may need to miss.)
If you have any questions, please contact Linda at (513)458-5520, 1-800-488-6070, Option #6, or email her.

Ombudsman New Volunteer Training
2021-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, United States
Session 3 of 9 – Topic: Homework review & discussion

Volunteer candidates must complete all sessions to be eligible for certification. (Contact Linda about accessing recording of any session(s) you may need to miss.)
If you have any questions, please contact Linda at (513)458-5520, 1-800-488-6070, Option #6, or email her.

Ombudsman New Volunteer Training
2021-04-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Online, United States
Session 4 of 9 – Topic: Aging Process/Long-Term Care Consumers

Volunteer candidates must complete all sessions to be eligible for certification. (Contact Linda about accessing recording of any session(s) you may need to miss.)
If you have any questions, please contact Linda at (513)458-5520, 1-800-488-6070, Option #6, or email her.
