As your patients get older, it becomes more important than ever for them to
take steps to improve their health and well-being. One of the first ways you
can improve your patients' health is by suggesting that they increase their
physical activity. Many older adults start a workout routine when following
their health care provider?s advice. In fact, 45 percent of IBC members
surveyed in 2012 indicated that their health care provider had recommended they
use their SilverSneakers benefit.
Regular participation can help your patients increase strength, improve
balance, and prevent and manage chronic conditions, including depression,
diabetes, and heart disease. As IBC members, your Medicare-eligible patients
have access to the Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program at no additional
cost. SilverSneakers includes a basic fitness membership to more than 11,000
locations nationwide. It also includes a variety of fitness classes, including
SilverSneakers Yoga and SilverSneakers Splash, a low-impact pool workout.
Well-being tip: It's easier for your patients to become
physically active when they find a class or activity they enjoy. By encouraging
your patients to become active in exercise programs such as SilverSneakers, you
can help them to continue to live healthy, independent lives. Medicare
Advantage HMO members can enroll today by visiting
www.silversneakers.com or by calling
1-888-423-4632 (TTY: 711) Monday through Friday, 8
a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.
Note: SilverSneakers is offered to Keystone 65 Select HMO, Keystone 65
Preferred HMO, and Personal Choice 65
SM 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 or call
1-888-423-4632.
1 www.cdc.gov/primarycare/materials/medication/docs/medication-adhe
rence-01ccd.pdf. Accessed July 2, 2013.
SilverSneakers® is a registered mark of
Healthways, Inc., an independent company.