Oakhurst resident needs votes as SilverSneakers finalist
By Alan Wileman, Sierra Star (Oakhurst, Calif.) | |
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services |
Every year the nationwide program reviews applicants from all over the country and chooses 10 finalists based on their individual stories and the adversities they have overcome.
This year
Ahmer is just one year removed from her fourth knee replacement operation -- the results of a head-on car collision back in 1973 in which she suffered several internal injuries and fractures.
Since her accident Ahmer has been left with a lifetime of aches and pains including arthritis and knee problems.
Ahmer, who has dealt with the injuries since her 30s, says the program has done wonders for her as she continues to deal with physical restrictions brought on by the accident.
Since joining SilverSneakers, Ahmer says she has improved her range of motion and strength to the point that she feels like a completely different person.
"Recently on my one year post-op, the orthopedic surgeon was amazed at the strength, range of motion, balance, agility, and endurance that I now have. I have also made 60 new friends and share in their accomplishments, improvements, joys, and sadly, at time, their sorrows. I thank you, SilverSneakers, for adding so much to the quality of my life and my physical well-being," Ahmer said.
SilverSneakers is a preventative health program developed in 1992 by
"Even though we have it listed at 65 and older, we have members that are aged 40 to 50, both men and women, who participate," Johnson said. "There are no restrictions and everyone is welcome to join."Since its development, SilverSneakers has partnered with
According to a nationwide survey done by SilverSneakers on its members, 41% of diabetic members report having better health in just one year and 46% reported having significant weight loss. Overall, sedentary behavior has been reduced by 59% in SilverSneakers members, which directly correlates with lower medical costs and a better quality of life.
The program is only offered locally at
There are four different SilverSneakers exercise programs available, including SilverSneakers Classic, Healthways CardioFit, SilverSneakers Circuit, and SilverSneakers Yoga, with SilverSneakers Splash possibly being offered in the near future.
The SilverSneakers program is made available to more than 11 million eligible members at more than 11,000 locations nationwide in all 50 states, the
SilverSneakers sites give access to numerous workout facilities and provide hand weights, balls, and stretch bands for those who are enrolled and participate in classes.
Insurance supplement plans are available for those with
For more information on what insurances are accepted, you can go online to silversneakers.com or call (888) 423-4632. Participants can read more about Ahmer's story online at SilverSneakers.com where participants can vote for this year's Swanson award winner. Participants can vote once a day for their favorite story. Voting for this year's
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