The end of the year is
approaching and your patients may be thinking about New Year?s resolutions for
2012. Among the most common resolutions are to lose weight, get in shape, and
be healthier. While these are also some of the more difficult goals to attain,
IBC Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO members have an excellent benefit designed
to help them keep active and healthy ? the SilverSneakers Fitness Program.
SilverSneakers is helping older adults
all over the country experience total well-being as they get stronger, gain
better balance and coordination, and expand their social network. In fact, in
2010, 57 percent of SilverSneakers participants reported their health as
?excellent? or ?very good?* compared to only 30 percent of older adults
nationally who are not enrolled in SilverSneakers.
To help members reach their
goals of being healthy, feeling younger, and maintaining independence,
SilverSneakers includes:
- a fitness membership at a
local participating location with access to nearly 10,000 locations
nationwide;
- use of basic amenities plus
signature SilverSneakers classes designed specifically for older adults and
taught by certified instructors;
- SilverSneakers Online,
a secure members-only website with resources and tools for healthier living
(www.silversneakers.com/member).
When new members sign up, they receive
the SilverSneakers Fitness Program Member Handbook, which includes
descriptions of some common goals and the benefits of achieving them, plus
suggested SilverSneakers classes to help meet each goal. At www.silversneakers.com/member, members can create
exercise and nutrition plans, watch class videos, get expert advice on fitness
and nutrition, and track their progress toward goals, as well as find healthy
recipes and informative articles on relevant health topics. The camaraderie
among SilverSneakers members, both at the participating locations and online,
also offers an excellent support system.
Help your IBC Medicare Advantage HMO
and PPO patients keep their resolutions and reach their health and fitness
goals. Refer them to www.silversneakers.com
or 1-888-423-4632 today to find their closest SilverSneakers location
and get more information about the program. Signing up is fast and easy, and
they?ll be on their way to living more healthy and active years.
Note: SilverSneakers is offered to
Keystone 65 Preferred HMO and Personal Choice 65SM PPO members at no cost. To enroll in the program,
members can simply bring their health plan ID card to any participating
SilverSneakers location. For a complete list of locations, members can visit
the SilverSneakers website at www.silversneakers.com or call
1-888-423-4632.