American Red Cross offering free-of-charge care giving classes - for a limited time - American Red Cross, Greater Buffalo Chapter

AMERICAN RED CROSS OFFERING FREE-OF-CHARGE CARE GIVING CLASSES – FOR A LIMITED TIME

Buffalo, N.Y. – The American Red Cross, Greater Buffalo Chapter is offering free classes – for a limited time – to help care givers prepare for their role in assisting loved ones at home.

“Generations of Americans have relied on the Red Cross for training that helps keep families safe. And now, through the our Family Caregiving program, we’re here for you and your loved ones with information-packed presentations that incorporate the latest research and care standards to help you provide the best care possible,” Stephanie Malinenko, project manager, said.

“If you’re caring for a parent, spouse or friend at home, you know that ensuring a safe environment and providing even the most basic care can be overwhelming. Now you can learn new information to provide the best care possible with the Family Caregiving program from the American Red Cross,” Malinenko added.

Family Caregiving offers a variety of two-hour classes to help care givers provide the best care possible for their loved ones and gain a better understanding of safety, nutrition, general care, legal and financial issues.

This program design allows attendees to pick any session they want, whenever they want, at no cost to them.

“We are treating this special offer for free classes as a pilot program,” Malinenko said. “In return for attending the classes, we are asking participants to take a short survey to tell us what they liked or what can be improved. We will incorporate those changes when we formally roll out the classes, which will help care givers enhance their skills, reduce stress and build confidence.”

Classes include Home Safety, General Caregiving Skills, Assisting with Personal Care, Positioning and Helping Your Loved One Move, Healthy Eating, Caring for the Caregiver, and Legal and Financial Issues.

Upcoming classes are:

Wednesday, August 8 – 10 a.m. to Noon
Home Safety &
Legal and Financial Issues

Saturday, August 11 – 10 a.m. to Noon
Healthy Eating &
Caring for the Caregiver

Monday, August 13 - 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
General Caregiving Skills &
Legal and Financial Issues

Thursday, August 16 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Positioning and Helping Your Loved One Move &
Assisting with Personal Care

Thursday, August 21 – 10 a.m. to Noon
Healthy Eating &
General Caregiving Skills

All classes will be held at the American Red Cross, Greater Buffalo Chapter Training Center located in the Blood Services Building at 786 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209.

For more information about the Family Caregiving Program, please call 878-2395 or view the chapter’s website at buffaloredcross.org. To reserve your spot, please call 878-2380.

The Greater Buffalo Chapter of the American Red Cross prepares for and responds to community disasters and emergencies and helps people lead safe and healthy lives. The American Red Cross is one of the oldest and largest volunteer driven organizations in the United States and locally depends on the contributions of 1,000 volunteers to provide its emergency service and health education programs.