50 Plus Health Corner
Silver Sneakers Fitness Program Offers Free Gym Membership
UK retirees on the Medicare Advantage health plan:
SilverSneakers offers an innovative blend of physical activity, healthy lifestyle and socially oriented programming that allows older adults to take greater control of their health. SilverSneakers members receive:
- A free basic membershipat a nearby participating fitness center with access to conditioning classes, exercise equipment, pool, sauna and other available amenities.
- Access to any participating fitness center throughout the U.S. while traveling
- Customized SilverSneakers classes designed exclusively for older adults who want to improve their strength, flexibility, balance and endurance
- Health education seminarsand other events that promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle
- A specially trained Senior Advisor at the fitness center to introduce you to SilverSneakers and acquaint you with their site
Visit the Web site and enter your zip code to find partcipating fitness centers in your area.
Body Shop Water Aerobics Group Exercise Class
Water Aerobics is a low impact physical activity that anyone can participate in regardless of fitness level or ability. Learn more about Water Aerobics and other Body Shop Group Exercise Classes.
UK Named Among AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50
The University of Kentucky is one of 50 employers around the country named recently by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) as one of the Best Employers for Workers Over 50. Learn More
Colon Cancer Prevention Project
“Few cancers are as easily preventable as colon cancer. Colon cancer is the number two cause of cancer deaths in America and kills more people each year than AIDS and breast cancer combined. Regular screening for colon cancer should begin at age 50 unless you are high risk, in which case screening should begin earlier. Removing precancerous polyps from the colon prevents the development of colon cancer. Even if colon cancer has already developed, finding it and treating it before symptoms are present result in a greater than 90% treatment success. Only 1 in 3 colon cancers are currently being diagnosed at an early treatable stage. Regrettably, Kentucky ranks among one of the worst in the United States for applying known standards for colon cancer prevention.” Learn More.
