SilverSneakers will co-sponsor event in California and Washington
PHOENIX & LOS ANGELES & LAS VEGAS & SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Humana,
a leading health and well-being company, will be the exclusive health
plan sponsor in Arizona, California, Nevada and Washington for the 25th
National Senior Health & Fitness Day® taking place Wednesday,
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May 30, 2018. In California and Washington, SilverSneakers,
the nation’s leading community fitness program designed specifically for
older Americans, will co-sponsor the event with Humana.
National Senior Health & Fitness Day aims to promote the
importance of regular physical activity for older adults and to showcase
what local organizations are doing in their communities to help improve
the health of older adults. It is anticipated that more than 100,000
older adults across the country will participate in health and wellness
events at more than 1,000 locations nationwide.
Across the country, National Senior Health & Fitness Day will
be celebrated at senior centers; retirement communities; Ys and health
clubs; hospitals and health systems; and local aging organizations.
Events at these locations in Arizona, California, Nevada and Washington
are made possible in part through the support of Humana and
SilverSneakers, and will include health fairs, fitness walks, exercise
demonstrations, health screenings and presentations by health and
fitness experts.
“This year is the 25th anniversary of National Senior Health &
Fitness Day, the nation’s largest older adult health promotion
event,” said Patricia Henze, executive director of the program. “We are
pleased to be working with Humana and SilverSneakers, as well as more
than 1,000 local organizations nationwide to organize older adult health
and wellness events on Wednesday, May 30.”
“Our sponsorship of National Senior Health & Fitness Day is
an example of Humana’s deep commitment to improving the health of the
communities we serve 20 percent by the year 2020,” said Dan Tufto,
Western Division Medicare Senior Vice President for Humana. “We want our
members and the communities we serve to achieve their best health. We do
this by partnering with likeminded, health-inspired people and
organizations that share our values and want to make a real difference
in improving the health of our communities.”
“We are proud of our longstanding partnership with Humana to further
this shared mission to support the health of our members in California
and Washington through sponsorship of National Senior Health & Fitness
Day,” said Steve Janicak, Chief Growth Officer, Tivity Health. “Studies
show that staying active is key to health and longevity, demonstrating a
long-standing commitment along with Humana to enhance the physical and
social well-being of our older adult members.”
Local organizations interested in hosting an official National Senior
Health & Fitness Day event can register the event by visiting www.fitnessday.com/senior.
Community members can find more information and local events happening
on National Senior Health & Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 30,
2018, by emailing info@fitnessday.com.
About Humana
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to helping our millions of medical
and specialty members achieve their best health. Our successful history
in care delivery and health plan administration is helping us create a
new kind of integrated care with the power to improve health and
well-being and lower costs. Our efforts are leading to a better quality
of life for people with Medicare, families, individuals, military
service personnel, and communities at large.
To accomplish that, we support physicians and other health care
professionals as they work to deliver the right care in the right place
for their patients, our members. Our range of clinical capabilities,
resources and tools – such as in-home care, behavioral health, pharmacy
services, data analytics and wellness solutions – combine to produce a
simplified experience that makes health care easier to navigate and more
effective.
More information regarding Humana is available to investors via the
Investor Relations page of the company’s web site at www.humana.com,
including copies of:
Annual reports to stockholders
Securities and Exchange Commission filings
Most recent investor conference presentations
Quarterly earnings news releases and conference calls
Calendar of events
Corporate Governance information
About SilverSneakers
SilverSneakers, by Tivity Health, is the nation’s leading community
fitness program for older Americans. The program was founded in 1992 and
is available to more than 15.6 million Medicare beneficiaries through
many Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement carriers and group
retiree plans. SilverSneakers gives members unlimited access to
thousands of fitness locations across the country, from weights and
machines to group classes led by certified instructors, SilverSneakers
has something for everyone at all levels of ability. For more
information, to check eligibility or enroll, go to SilverSneakers.com.
About National Senior Health & Fitness Day®
National Senior Health & Fitness Day is the nation’s largest
older adult health and wellness event, always held the last Wednesday in
May. Visit fitnessday.com for event details. The event is organized by
the Mature Market Resource Center™ (MMRC), a national
clearinghouse for professionals who work in senior markets. In addition
to National Senior Health & Fitness Day and the Mature
Fitness Awards, other well-known MMRC programs include the 26-year-old
National Mature Media Awards (seniorawards.com), and the 8-year-old New
Product & Technology Awards (agingawards.com), together with
professional publications and research services.
Contacts
National Senior Health & Fitness Day
Pat Henze, 800-828-8225
Executive
Director
or
Humana
Marina
Renneke, APR, 602-760-1758
or
Tivity
Health
Margie Wojciechowski, 480-444-5332