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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
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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