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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THANK YOU

Jim KauffmanYMCA OF THE USA800 872 9622 ext 2986jim.kauffman@ymca.net