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This project, initiated on July 28, 2011, focuses on disseminating an effective arthritis management program across eight pilot YMCA sites, part of the Enhanced Fitness initiative. Key components include instructor training for up to 15 staff members, equipment purchases, and comprehensive program content. Each site supports up to 15 participants in a one-year cycle, facilitating community engagement in health and wellness. The initiative emphasizes the importance of sustainable partnerships, effective recruitment strategies, and data collection to ensure program success.
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Effective arthritis program dissemination in the Y N.a.c.d.d. partnership with the ymca Albuquerque NM • 28 JULY 2011
Dissemination project • 8 YMCA Pilot sites selected for the Enhanced Fitness program • NACDD/YMCA of the USA provided: • Instructor Training for up to 15 staff • Equipment Purchase • Program Content and Program License • Inspiration
Pilot sites • 8 YMCAs across the country • 3 sites per YMCA, 1 year cycle, up to 15 participants • Allegheny Valley YMCA (PA) • Wilton Family YMCA (CT) • YMCA of Anchorage (AK) • YMCA of Greater Boston (MA) • YMCA of Greater Cleveland (OH) • YMCA of Southwest Illinois (IL) • YMCA of Spencer (IA) • YMCA of the Capital Area (LA)
General comments • Excellent program and content • Data collection essential • Instructor Training is key
LEADING PRACTICES • INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION • LOCATIONS • RECRUITMENT • SUSTAINABILITY • PARTNERSHIPS
Instructor preparation • SYSTEMATIC • AFFORDABLE • LOCAL • MORE IS BETTER
locations • Senior activity centers • Senior housing • Church • Assisted living • Apartment complex • At the Y Equal success stories regardless of the location
recruitment • Low tech works the best • It is all about the relationships • Cross selling isn’t all that effective • Transportation can be an issue • The weather plays a big role • Health Department’s roles • can be expanded
Partnerships • GREAT OPPORTUNITIES • Health Department • Local Senior Organizations • For-Profit Business • Physicians
Sustainability • MEMBER BENEFIT • PUNCH CARD • DROP-IN DAILY • FREE • LOCAL FUNDING • The case for support is • easily made
Thank You • Jim Kauffman • YMCA OF THE USA • 800 872 9622 ext 2986 • jim.kauffman@ymca.net