55 Alive
An 8-hour classroom program held at Grady Memorial Hospital for drivers over
age 50 to discuss changes that can occur with age and affect driving (Partnering
with AARP).
Contact:
(614) 4-Health or (800) 837-7555
Adult Immunization Coalition of Central Ohio
Provides flue and pneumonia
shots to low-income senior citizens.
Contact: Cindy Wagner (614) 544-2451
Colorectal Task Force/Summit
Educates men and women over 50 years of age
in the Delaware County area on the importance of colorectal cancer screenings,
colonoscopies, and the early detection and prevention of colorectal
cancer.
Contact: Susie Miller (740) 368-4007
D.J.'s Cyber Cafe
Provides senior citizens with opportunities for mental
stimulation and socialization with family and friends while learning computer
skills.
Contact: Lea Blackburn (614) 566-5858
Geriatric Medical Assessments for Refugees
Provides geriatric medical
consultation for older adults and also consultations for Somali refugees who are
unable to complete the U.S. citizenship process due to cognitive
changes.
Contact: Lea Blackburn (614)566-5858
Heart Failure Clinic
Supports heart-failure patients through education,
follow-up visits and social needs.
Contact: Beth Bushey (614) 566-5206
Intergenerational Program
Enables high school students to volunteer at the
Gerlach Center for Senior Health's Adult Day Health Program, which teaches
students about normal aging and provides socialization for seniors.
Contact:
Lea Blackburn (614) 566-5858
Stand Up for Senior Independence
A research-based educational outreach
program aimed at fall prevention in older adults and providing older adults'
health profiles to emergency medical service providers throughout
Ohio.
Contact: Lea Blackburn (614) 566-5858
Stroke Risk Assessment & Blood Pressure Screenings
Provides stroke
risk assessment and blood pressure screenings targeted at downtown Columbus
populations and senior citizens.
Contact: Sharon Spires (Grant) 614-566-8404;
Cindy Wagner (Doctors) 614-544-2451; Paula Meyers (Riverside 614-566-3909.