Prescribe the Y!

Prescribe the Y!

Proactive Health Strategies for Long-Term Wellness

Rye YMCA 21 Locust Ave Rye, NY 10580 914-967-6363

Chronic Disease Prevention & Management Chronic disease prevention and management programs are designed to help individuals prevent and manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and arthritis. These programs often include lifestyle modification strategies, educational sessions, and support groups to help participants make healthier choices and manage their conditions effectively.

The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) program that helps adults with prediabetes reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes Year-long program with weekly one-hour meetings for first 16 weeks and bi-monthly or monthly for remaining 8 months Goals include losing 7% starting body weight and increasing physical activity to 150 min. per week

The YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self Management Program Work with a trained Healthy Heart Ambassador in this evidence-based program Attend 4 monthly nutrition education seminars to learn about healthy eating habits and other factors that may impact blood pressure Attend 2 personalized consultations per month

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Participants meet with a certified instructor to increase flexibility and endurance, build muscle and improve balance 12-week program meets 2 times per week for 75 minutes Participation in this program can decrease chances of recurrence of cancer

Fall Prevention Our evidence-based fall prevention programs are part of a broader effort to promote healthy aging and improve the quality of life for individuals with chronic conditions like arthritis. The implementation of evidence-based fall prevention programs was associated with $14,600 in net avoided costs per 1000 patientdays according to the National Institute of Health.

Walk with Ease Six-week program that meets 3 times per week Evidence based walking program from the Arthritis Foundation Reduce joint pain and discomfort Increase balance, strength, and walking pace

Enhance Fitness Group exercise program that helps adults managing chronic conditions like arthritis gain strength and independence Easy to learn movements that motivate participants to be consistently active Four-month program that meets 3 times per week for 60 minutes in person

Moving for Better Balance 12-week evidence-based group program that meets 2 times per week Improve strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility through the slow and therapeutic movements of Tai Chi Participants report fewer falls, and risk of falling is decreased by 55 percent

In Their Own Words “Thanks to [the LIVESTRONG instructor] I plan to continue and to build greater strength and endurance... The idea of developing a physical education program for cancer survivors is both a brilliant idea and a humane one too!”

-LIVESTRONG at the YMCA participant

“So far, I have lost 18 lbs. I am thankful for this program because it has helped me understand what healthy eating really means and it has impacted my entire family. This program is not a weight loss program; it is a change in lifestyle.”

-Diabetes Prevention Program participant

What to Expect Our community health team will discuss your health goals and interests; help identify the program, location and schedule that works best for you; and review insurance and financial aid options.

For more information: Heidy Barros Senior Director of Health & Wellness Heidy@ryeymca.org 914-967-6363 Ext. 114