Programs for Seniors

The American Red Cross offers programs specifically designed for senior citizen groups.

Family Caregiving Program

More than 22 million families are caring for a loved one at home. Our new Family Caregiving Program offers nine one-hour presentations that help participants provide better care. Click here for more information or if you wish to purchase the Family Caregiving reference guide with the companion DVD click here.

Fall Prevention

Falling is a serious health risk for senior adults. Of all injuries, fall injuries are the leading cause of death, hospitalizations, and emergency department visits in adults ages 65 and over. This one-hour program includes tips for fall prevention and a home check list to assist the participants in evaluating their own homes.

Stroke Presentations

This one-hour presentation includes recognition of the warning signs of a stroke, types of strokes, how to reduce risk factors, and the importance of immediate treatment. This class is a must for all seniors living independently.

Memory Enhancement Tips

“Lost your keys again?” – Check out our program on memory enhancement. This one-hour presentation includes fun group activities.

Pandemic Flu

Influenza, often called the flu, is a contagious respiratory disease caused by influenza viruses. In the United States, the flu is an annual event that begins in December and ends in March. This type of flu is called the seasonal flu. Rarely, a new type of flu virus may appear that people have not been exposed to before, so they have no natural resistance to it. This type of virus could cause a flu that is more serious than a seasonal or “typical” flu. This type of flu spreads easily from person-to-person round the world in a very short time and causes serious illness and deaths. This flu is called the pandemic flu.

Learn what you can do to prevent the spread of influenza. (1 hour)

'Til Help Arrives

This program will provide the knowledge you need to recognize an emergency, when to call 9-1-1 and to know what actions to take in those first critical moments until the ambulance arrives. Learn to recognize symptoms of a heart attack, sudden illness and what to do in a choking emergency. This one-hour presentation will also provide information on what to do when disaster strikes and fire prevention tips.

For further information, or to schedule a program, call (513) 792-4000 or 1-800-241-0296.