EFFECTIVE ARTHRITIS PROGRAM DISSEMINATION IN THE YN.A.C.D.D. PARTNERSHIP WITH THE YMCAALBUQUERQUE NM28 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 contentData collection essentialInstructor Training is key

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LEADING PRACTICES

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1. INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION2. LOCATIONS3. RECRUITMENT4. SUSTAINABILITY5. PARTNERSHIPS

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 2986jim.kauffman@ymca.net