Tag: nursing home

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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April 26: Institutional Medicaid Update

Community Legal Education Network:  2022 Institutional Medicaid Update Registration is now closed. SIGN UP for our quarterly updates to receive notice of our next seminar. This seminar includes updates about Institutional Medicaid, including eligibility, Qualified Income Trusts, and much more.  Social Workers, business office staff, administrators, and other long-term care professionals and attorneys will benefit…

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Share Compassion: Volunteer

In a few hours a month, you can make a significant difference in the lives of nursing home residents by listening, connecting, and sharing information with them about their rights.  Apply now to join training beginning on Saturday, April 23.  Contact Linda for more information. Assist ombudsman professionals in resolving complex problems in long-term care…

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Sign Up Now: Ombudsman Volunteer Training Starts January 4, 2021!

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…

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On the Front Line: Long-Term Care Ombudsmen

Like our other staff, Jimmy is working from home. If you get a call from Jimmy, you may notice his assistant, Shorty, who participates in virtual visits with nursing home residents via FaceTime.   What happens on a virtual visit? "I set up calls with the administrators and discuss our role amid the crisis," says…

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