The average cost of a gym membership across the U.S. is $45 per month according to a recent survey by TotalShape.com, as reported by GOBankingRates. For seniors on a fixed income, it can be hard to ...

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Many of Northeast Ohio’s community Recreation Centers are now offering a program to keep those 65+ healthy and fit. It’s SilverSneakers and it’s free to those who have Medicare or health insurance ...

It’s a simple formula: Improved access to fitness opportunities can translate to better health and less need for costly medical interventions. Some health insurers have even recognized that offering a ...

Some Medicare Advantage plans offer additional benefits, such as gym memberships. One type of membership offered is the SilverSneakers program. To be eligible for this program, a person only needs to ...

Mar. 20—For more than 30 years, SilverSneakers has provided programs specifically to meet the desire of seniors to remain active and healthy. While offered nationwide, SilverSneakers has proven to be ...

SilverSneakers is a fitness program for adults ages 65 years and older. It offers access to exercise facilities, specialized fitness classes, online resources with workout videos and tips, and ...

Photo by Evan Bevins Members of the SilverSneakers class at the YMCA of Parkersburg perform chair exercises during a session earlier this month. SilverSneakers is a program available through a number ...

Donnamae Olson, 73, rural Brainerd, needed to get motivated. She said she would start walking. But that never happened. She then said she would start another activity. That never happened. Then came ...

Some Medicare Advantage plans may offer additional benefits, such as gym memberships. One type of membership offered is the SilverSneakers program. Medicare Advantage (Part C) is an alternative to ...

Medicare Advantage plans often cover SilverSneakers. Medigap plans may also pay for the program. Sometimes, plans include coverage for similar exercise and wellness plans, like Silver&Fit and Renew ...