Making the Connection

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The Electric City Waterpark Great Falls coolest hotspot

Tivity Health

Eligibility Silver sneakers is a benefit for seniors that comes free with qualifying Medicare health plans 65 or older Or have a disability Have a supplemental health plan (ie: sterling, Humana, etc)

Benefits Unlimited access to fitness locations across the country Includes weights, machines Group led classes Led by instructors trained in senior fitness

Quick Facts Premier program for adults All fitness levels and abilities Access amenities and signature classes Montana’s largest growing population are the baby boomers They want to be active They want to be fit The mindset is 65 is the new 40 something

Locations Your locations can include Pools or aquatic centers Fitness centers Classes at Community Centers Adult Communities Women’s only clubs And in parks!

Programs Classic Classes (Total body Conditioning with resistance tools)

Circuit (Non impact aerobics and strength work)

Cardio Fit (Safe movements and breathing exercises)

SPLASH!!!!! Fun refreshing non impact Water workout

Stability (drills to improve strength and balance to help prevent falls)

Move It (high intensity dance workout class)

Muscle (blend of cardio and strength based exercise)

Mind (a fusion of yoga, pilates, strength and flexibility)

Benefits to Organization Pay for memberships Provide training session for land and water exercise program Marketing and Public relations assistance Assistance with billing, setup and registering your participants Tivity 1-888-423-4632

Medicaid Waver Program

Quick Facts Medicaid Waiver is the insurance of last resort All other insurance have been utilized or expended before it can be used If you are using medicaid waiver you must join up with another organization that offers the waiver assistance Has to be goal oriented Has to have a direct purpose Has to be designed for an individual client or group Has to be specific to the disability

Medicaid Waiver Agencies Easter Seal Goodwill Quality Life Concepts Any organization that offers developmental; disability waivers Mental health centers Some assisted living centers A good liason is City County Health Department

Worker Compensation Quick Facts Someone on staff with a water therapy background Physicians order Contact insurance company Contact PT/OT about their routine Report and verify progress The services that you offer are NOT a replacement for physical therapy. They are in addition to PT.

CDBG Quick Facts Community development department-qualify Funds can be used for Scholarships Equipment Maintenance ADA updates and standards

Look to your Community

Where to Begin Make the connection with medical community Qualified staff Online Senior training for staff Become members of organizations that can increase your knowledge and your cost recovery

Aquatic Exercise Association, P. O Aquatic Exercise Association, P.O. Box 1609, Nokomis, FL 34274; 888-AEA-WAVE; www.aeawave.com. Offers referrals to certified instructors. Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute, Inc., 13297 Temple Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33412; 866- 462-2874; www.atri.org. Offers referrals to certified instructors. YMCA, 101 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606; 800-872-9622; www.ymca.net. Resource and facility directory for community programming nationwide. Ultimate Guide to Aquatic Therapy & Water Therapy - HydroWorx® www.hydroworx.com United States Water Fitness Association, Inc., P.O. Box 243279, Boynton Beach, FL 33424; 561-732-9908; www.uswfa.com. Certifications, general public and professional education, publications and videos   Arthritis - Aquatic Exercise Association www.aeawave.com/Arthritis.aspx Tivity Health - www.tivityhealth.com, 1-888-423-4632