Seniors

Last Updated on Saturday, 31 August 2013 22:56

The Mon Valley YMCA is pleased to announce that it is now offering the "Silver & Fit" Exercise and Healthy Aging program low-cost option at its location in Monongahela to help older adults achieve improved health through regular exercise. The Silver & Fit program was designed to provide Medicare beneficiaries with opportunities to improve their fitness by offering no-cost or low-cost access to fitness facility memberships and exercise classes through arrangements with certain health plans. The Silver & Fit program is available from national health services company American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH).

“We are thrilled to become part of the Silver & Fit national facility network,” said Jeffrey T. Vitale, Executive Director. At the Mon Valley YMCA, we are dedicated to helping people of all ages and health levels improve their fitness. By offering classes through the Silver & Fit program that are specially designed for older adults, we can better help our maturing members maintain a regular schedule of exercise that can improve their overall quality of life.”

The Silver & Fit class offered by Mon Valley YMCA includes Experience. For more information on the class, please call the facility for a Silver & Fit class schedule at 724-483-8077.

The Silver & Fit program is available to people who are Medicare-eligible and have purchased Medicare Advantage coverage or Medicare Supplement coverage that includes the Silver & Fit program as an added benefit.

For more information about whether your Medicare plan includes the Silver & Fit program, please contact your health plan or 1-800-MEDICARE.