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The SilverSneakers Fitness Program is a comprehensive older adult fitness program that addresses the needs of the Medicare (65+) population. SilverSneakers members receive a free basic membership to participating fitness centers and YMCA’s along with the opportunity to participate in SilverSneakers group exercise classes.
SilverSneakers offers an innovative blend of physical activity, healthy lifestyle and socially oriented programming that allows older adults to take greater control of their health. SilverSneakers members receive:
- A free fitness center membership at a nearby participating location with access to conditioning classes, exercise equipment, pool, sauna and other available amenities
- Access to any participating fitness center throughout the U.S. while traveling
- Customized SilverSneakers classes designed exclusively for older adults who want to improve their strength, flexibility, balance and endurance
- Health education seminars and other events that promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle
- A specially trained Senior Advisor at the fitness center to introduce you to SilverSneakers and acquaint you with their site
The award-winning* SilverSneakers Fitness Program is a proven, results-oriented program that enables older adults, often burdened with chronic conditions, to take charge of their health and maintain an active, independent lifestyle.
*The SilverSneakers Fitness Program is a winner of the 2004 HAN Award from the Healthcare and Aging Network of the American Society on Aging.
Diabetes 101
The SC DHEC Diabetes 101 presentation as designed to create a uniformed diabetes awareness education tool to be used in the community. It is a 1.5 to 2 hour community presentation, designed to target the general adult population, which includes:
- People with Type 2 diabetes
- People at risk for diabetes
- Caretakers of people with diabetes
- People who want to gain information on diabetes
Information included in the presentation is based on the American Diabetes Association (ADA) clinical recommendations and the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) 7 Self- Care Professional Resource. Participants with Type 2 diabetes are encouraged to attend Diabetes Self Management Education (DSME) programs for information and assistance with self-management skills.
For more information contact:
Barbara Wright Downs
SC DHEC/DPCP
1800 St. Julian Place
Columbia SC 29204
803-545-4475
Junior Doctors of Health© Program
Background and Mission Statement
Begun in 2004 between MUSC and Wilmot J. Frazer Elementary School as a Collaborative initiative, Junior Doctors of Health (JDOH) addresses the needs of under-served populations by providing resources and leadership to promote health and disease prevention, fostering research links between the academic institutions. In Spring 2008, the program expanded to Julian Mitchell Elementary and, in Fall 2008, to Meeting Street Academy. Also in Fall 2008, JDOH was extended outside Charleston and across South Carolina.
Through interprofessional interaction, MUSC students representing a variety of health care professions from all six colleges, teach elementary-age students about the importance of healthy eating and exercise, stressing a healthy lifestyle.
The goal of the program is to maintain relationships with elementary students through the 12th grade, encouraging them to focus on academics, make healthy decisions, and pursue careers in health care. Elementary JDOH graduates will be recruited in high school to teach the program to elementary students, giving the graduates further confidence, leaderships skills, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of themselves and others.