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EFFECTIVE ARTHRITIS PROGRAM DISSEMINATION IN THE YN.A.C.D.D. PARTNERSHIP WITH THE YMCAALBUQUERQUE NM28 JULY 2011
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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 contentData collection essentialInstructor Training is key
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LEADING PRACTICES
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1. INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION2. LOCATIONS3. RECRUITMENT4. SUSTAINABILITY5. PARTNERSHIPS
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INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION
SYSTEMATICAFFORDABLELOCALMORE IS BETTER
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LOCATIONS
Senior activity centersSenior housingChurchAssisted livingApartment complexAt the Y
Equal success stories regardless of the location
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RECRUITMENT
Low tech works the bestIt is all about the relationshipsCross selling isn’t all that effectiveTransportation can be an issueThe weather plays a big roleHealth Department’s roles can be expanded
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PARTNERSHIPS
GREAT OPPORTUNITIESHealth DepartmentLocal Senior OrganizationsFor-Profit BusinessPhysicians
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SUSTAINABILITY
MEMBER BENEFIT PUNCH CARDDROP-IN DAILY FREELOCAL FUNDING
The case for support is easily made
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THANK YOUJim KauffmanYMCA OF THE USA800 872 9622 ext [email protected]