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Summer is a great time for your Independence Medicare Advantage patients to
enjoy being outdoors with friends and family. Swimming, hiking, boating,
softball ... the list is endless. Those who are more athletic may prefer
organized sports, while others may like walking around the neighborhood with
friends or even their dog. Whatever they?re interested in, encourage them to
get out there and enjoy any type of activity that fits their fitness level and
interests.
Remind your patients to stay hydrated, apply sunscreen, and wear
sun-protective clothing when they?re out during the day. It?s best to avoid
midday activities, if possible, to minimize sun exposure. It?s also a good idea
to carry a cell phone, especially if they?ll be out alone.
When it?s simply too hot or humid to enjoy outdoor activities, Independence
Medicare Advantage members can work out indoors at no extra
cost by taking advantage of their SilverSneakers fitness benefit. The
SilverSneakers program by Tivity Health, an independent company, includes
access to 13,000+ fitness locations nationwide, where members can use cardio
equipment, free weights, pools, walking tracks, and other amenities. The
program also offers fitness classes including the following:
- Signature SilverSneakers classes*: These are designed for
everyone, from beginners to workout warriors. At locations with pools, they can
swim laps or take water aerobics classes, including SilverSneakers Splash
(where offered) ? especially popular during the summer months.
- SilverSneakers BOOM® classes*: These
30-minute classes, designed for more athletic adults, give members a more
intense workout.
- SilverSneakers FLEX® classes*: Members can
choose from tai chi, Latin-style dance, yoga, walking groups, and more at local
parks, recreation centers, adult-living communities, and other locations. While
some SilverSneakers FLEX classes may be offered outdoors, many are also held
inside for climate-controlled comfort.
Ask your patients if they?ve started using their SilverSneakers benefit,
which 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. If they have, encourage them to attend their local fitness
location two to three times a week to supplement their fun outdoor activities.
If they haven?t signed up yet, remind them ? enrollment is easy! They simply
visit silversneakers.com
and select Get Your Card and Find Fitness Locations. Next
step: Get active in the comfort of a fitness location with friendly staff,
certified instructor, and fellow SilverSneakers members to welcome them and
help them get started.
Encourage your Independence Medicare Advantage patients to be active this
summer with SilverSneakers. Find out more by visiting the SilverSneakers website or calling
1-888-423-4632 (TTY:711).
*Amenities vary by location.
Tivity Health, SilverSneakers, SilverSneakers BOOM, and
SilverSneakers FLEX are registered trademarks or trademarks of Tivity Health,
Inc. and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other
countries. ? 2017 Tivity Health, Inc. All rights reserved.
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