Help Ohio seniors age with dignity
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$1,400
raised by 12 people
$5,000 goal
#InHerOwnWords #WhyVolunteer
During 25 years of working for non-profit agencies, before I retired, I learned about Pro Seniors Programs and the tremendous work they’re doing in the community. They were one of my select “go to agencies” when I made referrals and they never disappointed.In 2020, right before the world came to a halt for the pandemic, Linda from Pro Seniors called to discuss my interest in a new volunteer position they were creating. Would I consider being trained to be an Ombudsman and then to share Pro Seniors work in the community through in person presentations. I was ecstatic just to be asked! I was being offered an opportunity to continue using my presentation skills, volunteering for an organization that I’d worked with, praised and supported for years while doing something I LOVE and was uniquely qualified to do. (It seems the majority of people in this world HATE public speaking and I LOVE it.) During the pandemic there would be no large gatherings and thus no presentations. Under Linda’s direction I learned new ways to spread the word. Instead of in person community presentations, Linda worked with me on how to conduct webinars. We’ve been able to reach large numbers of individuals and organizations through these webinars.
The central theme of these webinars is the 33 rights that every long-term care resident has. It’s critically important that the public knows we do not give up our civil rights once we enter into congregate living. Under Linda’s direction I’ve done in-service training on these rights for the staff and residents in various facilities, explained the critical work that our ombudsman volunteers are doing in nursing homes to empower residents to ensure their rights are being honored, been part of a college lecture series where I explained these rights and how to select a long-term care facility and finally I introduced ro Seniors via a virtual presentation to a Duke Energy Collaborative comprised of representatives from all the social service agencies in the greater Cincinnati area.
Pro Seniors is a unique organization focusing on the rights of the elderly. I consider it an honor and a privilege to be one of their volunteers.
Mary Hurlburt
Volunteer Ombudsman
Your gift makes a difference! Just ask Suzanne.
Although the 2022 Cincinnati Gives campaign has ended, your continued gifts to Pro Seniors make a difference! Please give on our website, or mail your check to Pro Seniors, 7162 Reading Road, Suite 1150, Cincinnati, OH 45237.
Pro Seniors helps Ohio seniors tackle problems that threaten their financial security and their general well-being. Your gift of $15, $50, $500, or $5,000 helps us advocate for Ohio seniors!
What does Pro Seniors do?
Founded in 1975, Pro Seniors champions the rights, dignity and access to justice of older Ohioan's:
- Legal Helpline attorneys provide information to empower our clients, age 60+ who live in Ohio.
- Our ombudsman staff and volunteers advocate for the rights and dignity of people in nursing homes, assisted living, adult care homes and using home care - regardless of their age.
- Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol (Ohio SMP) equips Ohio seniors to avoid Medicare fraud and scams that threaten their financial stability.
Pro Seniors never turns away a senior who needs legal advice, and never charges for our services. We can provide this essential help to Ohio seniors because of generous gifts from people just like you, who want to know that legal help is available to Ohio seniors when they need it most. (Our legal helpline serves Ohio seniors, age 60 and over.)