YMCA Silver Sneakers Program

YMCA Silver Sneakers Program

Senior Veterans benefits

SilverSneakers is a fitness and wellness program specifically designed for adults 65 and older that's included with many Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement plans, and group retiree plans. It's not exclusively a YMCA program, but many YMCAs across the country participate as SilverSneakers locations.

Key features of the SilverSneakers program include:

Gym Access: Membership gives seniors access to thousands of participating fitness locations nationwide, including many YMCAs.

Fitness Classes: SilverSneakers offers specialized group exercise classes designed for seniors of all fitness levels, focusing on improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.

Online Resources: Members can access on-demand workout videos, health education, and wellness resources.

Social Activities: Beyond fitness, the program encourages social interaction among members.

Cost: For eligible seniors, SilverSneakers is typically included at no additional cost through qualifying health plans.

To find out if a particular YMCA location participates in SilverSneakers and to check personal eligibility, seniors should:

• Contact their health insurance provider

• Visit the SilverSneakers website

• Call their local YMCA directly

There are approximately 3-4 YMCA locations on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, though this number could have changed since my last update. The main locations include:

• Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA (Biloxi)

• YMCA in Gulfport

• YMCA in Ocean Springs

These YMCAs typically offer various programs for seniors, families, and youth, including potentially the SilverSneakers program we discussed earlier. However, exact locations, operations, and programs might have changed since my knowledge cutoff.

For the most accurate and current information about YMCA locations on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, I'd recommend:

• Checking the YMCA website for Mississippi locations

• Calling the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA central office

• Contacting your local community resources for updated information

If you're specifically looking for SilverSneakers program locations, you might want to check directly with the SilverSneakers website, as they have a location finder that includes all participating facilities, not just YMCAs.

For more information, check out https://tools.silversneakers.com/