#ProBonoWeek: Bridge the Justice Gap
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October 26, 2021
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By Dimity Orlet
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It’s #ProBonoWeek and we are celebrating the incredible attorneys on our Legal Helpline Referral Panel who help us bridge the justice gap by providing pro bono and reduced-fee legal services to low-income Ohio seniors. Janet Pecquet and Anne Krehbiel are two of these incredible attorneys. Hats off to Janet, Anne, and all our other referral…
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2020 Annual Report
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September 23, 2021
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By Mary Day
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Pro Seniors has released our 2020 Annual Report - we're proud of our results and impact for Ohio seniors! Ohio Seniors continue to need help - with legal issues, long-term care concerns, and to prevent Medicare fraud. As responsible stewards of the financial support we receive, we continue to increase our transparency for our accountability…
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Seniors Who Rock 2021 – Register Now!
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July 16, 2021
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By Mary Day
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Register now to join us for Seniors Who Rock, on Wednesday, August 11 – 4:30 to 5:30 pm. There is NO FEE to register, but donations are welcome.
Read MoreUse 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…
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Medicare 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 MoreScammers Don’t Take a Break
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April 07, 2020
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By Mary Day
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Scammers are still working full time to get your Medicare number, your banking information and other details that allow them to steal from you. Ohio SMP has added some new resources to help you recognize and avoid these scams and attempted fraud related to Covid-19. You can access these at Avoiding scams related to Covid-19…
Read MoreAngels Among Us
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March 24, 2020
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By Mary Day
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While we traditionally think of seniors when we think of nursing homes, many residents are younger and have significant disabilities. Alan (not his real name) has a traumatic brain injury, which limits his ability to make sound decisions and makes it hard for him to regulate his emotions. He sometimes becomes physically aggressive as a…
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