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Help your patients get healthy this summer

July 29, 2016

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Summer is in full swing and with warm, sunny weather comes longer days, summer trips, and visits from friends and family. For your older patients, keeping up with this increased activity can be a challenge ? SilverSneakers® Fitness can help them conquer it.

SilverSneakers is a benefit that is available at no additional cost to Keystone 65 Select HMO, Keystone 65 Preferred HMO, Keystone 65 Focus Rx HMO, and Personal Choice 65SM PPO members. Some of these members may be eligible but not yet taking advantage of this benefit.

SilverSneakers benefits include:

  • a fitness membership at a local fitness location – plus access to 13,000+ locations nationwide – with access to exercise equipment, swimming pools, saunas, and other amenities;*
  • signature SilverSneakers classes designed specifically for older adults and taught by certified instructors;
  • yoga and tai chi classes, walking groups, and other activities held outdoors and at various neighborhood locations;*
  • fun social events, a supportive online community, and helpful resources.

SilverSneakers helps millions of members gain strength, improve balance, and lead healthier lives. In fact, 62 percent of members in 2015 reported their health as "excellent" or "very good"1 – compared to only 30 percent of older adults nationally.

The program works because it's easy and fun. SilverSneakers members aren't just exercising – they're getting out, making friends, and improving their quality of life.

Encourage your Independence Medicare Advantage patients to visit the SilverSneakers website or call 1-888-423-4632 (TTY: 711), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET, and start taking advantage of this incredible health benefit.

*Amenities vary by location.

1 Healthways SilverSneakers Annual Member Survey, 2015 (based on SF-12 scores)

SilverSneakers® is a registered trademark of Healthways, Inc. and/or its subsidaries, independent companies. ©2016 Healthways, Inc. All rights reserved.

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