What Are SilverSneakers?

​The SilverSneakers is a health and fitness program for seniors 65 and older. Members can have exercise classes held at their local gyms. Also, it includes online fitness classes and access to thousands of gyms worldwide.

What are the Benefits of SilverSneakers?
SilverSneakers handle group fitness classes in 17,000 gyms and community facilities, including Miramar. Moreover, FLEX programs handle 80 activities, from outdoor walking to strength training. All of these are promoted by public health organizations for the benefit of adults.

Which Medicare Covers SilverSneakers?
Many large health insurance companies may provide SilerSneakers’ membership free for enrollees. It’s reasonable to think that insurance companies have a financial interest in the health of their customers, and exercising has proven to have enormous benefits. 

SilverSneakers’ Eligibility And Insured Areas
Any individual adult at the age of 65 years and older who are Medicare-eligible is eligible for SilverSneakers. But, to have this kind of coverage, you must be enrolled in a Medical Advantage plan that offers membership to the SilverSneakers program.

What Area of Medicare Cover SilverSneakers?
You need to know that the SilverSneakers program is not included in all areas of the Medicare umbrella. The Original Medicare, which includes Medical A and B, does not offer this program as a benefit.

However, depending on your provider, Medical C or Advantage plans should provide insurance. Also, Medical supplements may provide membership in SilverSneakers as a benefit.

How Does SilverSneakers Benefit Seniors?
SilverSneakers’ program focuses on the wellness and fitness of seniors. Here are some benefits seniors can get from this program:

1. Stamina 
   Gives you time to exercise without your body getting tired. Walking boosts stamina. It may increase your heart rate. 
   
   
2. Strength 
   Training your strength may prevent you from illnesses such as arthritis, type 2 diabetes, or osteoporosis.
   
   
3. Flexibility 
   This program trains your flexibility which warms up your muscles so that you may be prone to injuries.
   
   
4. Balance 
   Balance gives you the strength to control your physical body, preventing you from falling as you age. SilverSneakers offers a large variety of fitness benefits to fit the different needs of seniors. It helps not only their physical health but also their mental health.

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