Use Your Voice
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April 23, 2021
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By Mary Day
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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…
Read MoreMake a Difference! Register now!
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April 23, 2021
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By Mary Day
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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…
Read MorePro Seniors Welcomes New Trustees
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February 26, 2021
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By Mary Day
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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…
Read MoreAvoid Covid Vaccine Scams
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January 22, 2021
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By Mary Day
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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…
Read MoreMedicare Call-In @WMKV FM
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January 13, 2021
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By Mary Day
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“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…
Read More#CincinnatiGives Empowering Ohio Seniors
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December 10, 2020
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By Mary Day
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"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…
Read MoreSign Up Now: Ombudsman Volunteer Training Starts January 4, 2021!
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November 09, 2020
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By Mary Day
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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…
Read MoreSeniors Who Rock 2020 – Rocked!
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September 18, 2020
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By Mary Day
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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…
Read MoreSeniors Who Rock 2020 – Register Now
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June 18, 2020
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By Mary Day
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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…
Read More#GivingTuesdayNow, more than ever
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May 04, 2020
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By Mary Day
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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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