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Registration Now Closed – 2023 Medicaid Update

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED:2023 Institutional Medicaid Update seminarPRINT THE FLYERRegistration is now closed for our November 15th seminar at Spring Grove Funeral Home Event Center.When:  November 15,  2023  - 8:45AM – noon.Pro Seniors' Managing Attorney Miriam Sheline and Staff Attorney Matthew Barnes will provide updates to Institutional Medicaid, including·     Introduction to Institutional Medicaid·     Income eligibility·     Qualified…

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Seniors Rock 2023 & More

At Seniors Who Rock on August 23, we challenged ageism and celebrated people who keep doing what they do, as John Pinney said. What they do is improve our community with their drive and engagement and by motivating others.

This year we dedicated the event to the memory of our friend and colleague, Bob Vines, who passed suddenly in December 2022. Our special guest, Paula Christian, shared her thoughts on Bob’s impact that continues through Pro Seniors.

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Choosing a Care Community – Who Really Pays the “Finder’s Fee”?

Recently someone who called Pro Seniors noted that they paid a $2,500 “convenience” fee to get into a memory care community, and it turns out it was the finder’s fee for a third party “selection assistance” company.

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Register Now to Learn How to Manage Your Resident’s Finances to Qualify for Medicaid

Register now to attend this April 26 seminar at Spring Grove Funeral Home Event Center. When:  Wednesday, April 26, 8:45AM - noon. Pro Seniors' Managing Attorney Miriam Sheline and Staff Attorney Karen Donnelly will present on some unique issues that impact Medicaid eligibility, along with legal documents governing resident finances, Qualified Income Trusts, Reluctant Spouse…

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Raise a Glass 4 Good!

Please join us while we “Sip for a Cause” at Rhinegeist Taproom in Over the Rhine, on Wednesday, January 18, from 5 to 8PM. Let’s take this opportunity to raise a glass to our own Bob Vines. Rhinegeist “Charitable Suds” nights are an opportunity to raise awareness about our services among friends & the public,…

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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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