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You likely have patients who have made resolutions about their health for 2015. The most common resolutions are to lose weight, get in shape, and be healthier. However, these are also some of the most difficult goals to attain. Luckily, your AmeriHealth New Jersey Medicare Advantage patients have a great resource to help them keep their resolutions: Healthways SilverSneakers^® Fitness program (SilverSneakers).

SilverSneakers program details

SilverSneakers is one of the nation's leading fitness programs designed exclusively for older adults and is available at no additional cost for our AmeriHealth 65^® NJ HMO and AmeriHealth 65^® Preferred HMO members. The program offers several options for members at any fitness level, from those just starting an exercise regimen to accomplished athletes. SilverSneakers members can choose one option or use them all. The program includes:

• A fitness membership. SilverSneakers members have access to more than 12,000 fitness locations across the country, the membership includes: all basic amenities plus SilverSneakers group fitness classes, fun social activities, and a Program Advisor? for guidance and assistance. Members can use any SilverSneakers location any time they are open; there are no access restrictions. Members only need to present their SilverSneakers ID number at any participating fitness location to use all basic amenities and participate in SilverSneakers classes.
• SilverSneakers FLEX™. FLEX offers classes and activities such as tai chi, dance, yoga, walking and hiking groups at parks, recreation centers and other neighborhood locations. FLEX participants can attend their favorite SilverSneakers fitness location concurrently.
• Online support. The SilverSneakers member website provides tools for members to assess their health,track their activity, access expert fitness advice, download meal plans and healthy recipes, and receive support from the SilverSneakers community.
• SilverSneakers Steps^®. Members who cannot get to a SilverSneakers fitness location can order a SilverSneakers Steps kit ? general fitness, strength, walking, or yoga ? to use at home. As with other SilverSneakers features, there is no extra cost to the member for a Steps kit.

Getting started with SilverSneakers is simple. Members only need to take their SilverSneakers ID number to their closest location to tour the facility, sign up, and start working out. For more information on the program or to help your patients find their closest SilverSneakers location or get their ID number, visit silversneakers.com or call 1-888-423-4632 (TTY: 711) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. local time.

No matter which SilverSneakers options your AmeriHealth 65^® Medicare Advantage patients choose, they can keep their resolutions this year! Encourage your patients to start using their SilverSneakers membership now for a healthier 2015.

SilverSneakers is a registered mark of Healthways, Inc.

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