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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 Independence 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 Keystone 65 Select HMO, Keystone 65 Preferred HMO, and Personal Choice
65SM PPO 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 Independence 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 trademark of Healthways,
Inc., an independent company.
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