effective arthritis program dissemination in the y n.a.c.d.d. partnership with the ymca albuquerque...
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EFFECTIVE ARTHRITIS PROGRAM DISSEMINATION IN THE YN.A.C.D.D. PARTNERSHIP WITH THE YMCAALBUQUERQUE 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
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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)
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GENERAL COMMENTS
Excellent program and content
Data collection essential
Instructor Training is key
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LEADING PRACTICES
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1. INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION2. LOCATIONS3. RECRUITMENT4. SUSTAINABILITY5. PARTNERSHIPS
INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION
SYSTEMATIC
AFFORDABLE
LOCAL
MORE IS BETTER
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LOCATIONS
Senior activity centers
Senior housing
Church
Assisted living
Apartment complex
At the Y
Equal success stories regardless of
the location
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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
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PARTNERSHIPS
GREAT OPPORTUNITIES
Health Department
Local Senior Organizations
For-Profit Business
Physicians
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SUSTAINABILITY
MEMBER BENEFIT
PUNCH CARD
DROP-IN DAILY
FREE
LOCAL FUNDING
The case for support is
easily made
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