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.

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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

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CHANGE (Creating Healthy, Active and Nurturing Growing-up Environments) Program

Save the Children created the CHANGE program in 2005 to increase rural children’s access to regular physical activity and a healthy snack in the after-school environment.

The program reaches school-aged children, ages 6 to 12 years, in the poorest rural regions of the United States.

During the 2008-2009 school program year, the CHANGE Program provides daily structured physical activity and a healthy snack to children at more that 130 rural schools in 12 states. Through the in-school, after-school, and summer school CHANGE Program children learn basic principles of healthy living and become positive change agents for their parents at home, their peers at school, and in their community. Save the Children is making a positive contribution to reverse the rising rates of obesity in high-risk children through this program.

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1. Event Host: (IASC) Independent After School Centers Posted:
   

   SAVE THE DATE
   1st Annual “Summer Activities & Education Fair”
   May 22 10- 2pm
   Sumter Mall

   Event Theme:
   • Summer Programs for Sumter and surrounding counties
   • Parent Registrations for programs will be provided
   • More than 50 Summer Youth Activities Providers invited
   Examples (Dance/Day Camps, PARD Programs, Youth Faith base organizations & Education)

   August: “Back to School Mall Event” (included in sponsorship cost.)

   Future Event opportunities include:
   • (4) quarterly “Report Card Check Up Sessions” tracking students academic progress through out the school year
   • “Character Counts” Classroom Initiatives for Teachers
   • (4) Sites Tutoring Centers

   Event slated to be held in several counties throughout the Midlands

   Contact
   Event Host: (IASC) Independent After School Centers
   803 774 0058
   Ashley Madison -Event Coordinator
   Syntrell C. Thompson –Project Manager
   syntrellt@gmail.com

   “Caring for Our Future Communities”

   
   Visit Event Host: (IASC) Independent After School Centers's Website.

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