EFFECTIVE ARTHRITIS PROGRAM DISSEMINATION IN THE Y N.A.C.D.D. PARTNERSHIP WITH THE YMCA ALBUQUERQUE 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 2

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) 3

GENERAL COMMENTS Excellent program and content Data collection essential Instructor Training is key 4

LEADING PRACTICES 5 1.INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION 2.LOCATIONS 3.RECRUITMENT 4.SUSTAINABILITY 5.PARTNERSHIPS

INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION SYSTEMATIC AFFORDABLE LOCAL MORE IS BETTER 6

LOCATIONS Senior activity centers Senior housing Church Assisted living Apartment complex At the Y Equal success stories regardless of the location 7

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 8

PARTNERSHIPS GREAT OPPORTUNITIES Health Department Local Senior Organizations For-Profit Business Physicians 9

SUSTAINABILITY MEMBER BENEFIT PUNCH CARD DROP-IN DAILY FREE LOCAL FUNDING The case for support is easily made 10

THANK YOU Jim Kauffman YMCA OF THE USA ext 2986