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Supporting healthy lifestyles

Supporting healthy lifestyles. Andy miller, mhse, mches Executive vice president, mission. 16 th Reach to recovery international Taipei, taiwan. November 11, 2011. LIVE STRONG at the YMCA - Overview.

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Supporting healthy lifestyles

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  1. Supporting healthylifestyles Andy miller, mhse, mches Executive vice president, mission 16th Reach to recovery international Taipei, taiwan • November 11, 2011

  2. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA - Overview A twelve-week, small group physical activity and exercise program designed for adult cancer survivors. • Support transition between treatment and post-treatment • Help to regain strength and energy • Community-based | SUPPORTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

  3. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA – NEED According to the LIVESTRONG 2010 Survey of more than 3000 post-treatment cancer survivors: • 86% reported experiencing at least one physical concern • Most frequent concerns were energy and rest, concentration, and sexual functioning • Each concern caused significant functional impairment in respondents to varying degrees • Energy was the highest-rated concern (53%) • 44% reported not receiving care for this concern v. 9% who reported having their needs addressed in some way • Consistent with our 2006 survey findings (n=2,307) | SUPPORTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

  4. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA – NEED According to the LIVESTRONG 2010 Survey of more than 3000 post-treatment cancer survivors: • 93% reported experiencing at least one emotional concern • Most frequent concerns were fear of recurrence, sadness and depression, grief and identity • Changes in personal appearance was also highly ranked (31%) • Vast majority of respondent for all categories reported not having received care for these concerns | SUPPORTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

  5. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA – Rationale Research has indicated that physical activity after cancer treatment: • Helps reduce fatigue and improve mood • Increase muscle strength and physical endurance YMCA is one of the U.S.’s largest not-for-profit providers of health and well-being programs: • 57% of U.S. households live within 3 miles of a Y • Have global partnerships to expand reach outside the U.S. | SUPPORTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

  6. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA - goals Through structured programs and individualized goals, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA aims to help survivors: • Build muscle mass and muscle strength • Increase flexibility and endurance • Improve functional ability • Reduce severity of side-effects • Prevent unwanted weight changes • Improve energy levels • Improve self esteem • Develop their own personal long-term program • Feel connected to a supportive community | SUPPORTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

  7. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA – OUTCOMES By the end of 2011: • LIVESTRONG at the Y will be available in nearly 200 Ys across the U.S. • 56% improved leg strength • 45% improved upper body strength • 85% increased their core (abdominal) strength • 60% improved aerobic capacity We are continuing to evaluate the program and its impact, and designing a longitudinal research study to demonstrate effectiveness | SUPPORTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

  8. “…I am thrilled that I have connected with those at the Y. It is these connections that I value most. I believe this program saved my life.”

  9. Thank you Andy.miller@livestrong.org www.livestrong.org

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