Active Older Adults

SILVERSNEAKERS® Fitness Program

Join the nation's leading fitness program for older adults at little or no cost beyond your monthly health plan premium. Get fit, have fun, make friends…with the SilverSneakers® Fitness Program! 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:

• Membership to the Greater Waterbury YMCA 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 seminars and other events that promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle
• A specially trained Senior AdvisorSM at the fitness center to introduce you to SilverSneakers and acquaint you with their site
• The award-winning SilverSneakers® Fitness Program is a proven, results-oriented program that enables older adults, often burdened with chronic conditions, to take charge of their health and maintain an active, independent lifestyle.

The SilverSneakers® Fitness Program is a winner of the 2004 HAN Award from the Healthcare and Aging Network of the American Society on Aging. To find out if your Medicare health plan offers the program, visit www.silversneakers.com or call your health plan's customer service department.

Renew Active

Renew Active is for Medicare Advantage plan holders of United Healthcare. Enjoy a fully subsidized Y membership through your insurance plan!  Just bring your confirmation code from your insurer to the Y to enroll at no cost.  The Y can also determine your eligibility quickly at our welcome desk if you bring your insurance card.