Destrehan,
Louisiana couple recognized for commitment to healthy,
active living
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
SilverSneakers® by Tivity Health®, the
nation's leading community fitness program for older Americans,
announced today the national winner of its 18th annual
SilverSneakers Member of the Year Award. The award honors a
SilverSneakers member or members who inspire and motivate other
seniors through health, physical activity, and community.
"If we can change one person's idea about
being active at our age, then we did our job of making a
difference," said Larry St.
Germain.
This year's recipient is a couple—Mary and Larry St. Germain of Destrehan, LA. The St. Germains are recognized
for their embodiment of wellness through movement, social
engagement and community involvement.
Married for 59 years, the couple is committed to staying active
through SilverSneakers because of Larry's family history of heart
disease and his suffering a heart attack at only 42 years old. The
St. Germains have been SilverSneakers members for ten years and
attend multiple classes a week at Destrehan Anytime Fitness. The
couple attends SilverSneakers classes as a benefit through Humana,
their Medicare Advantage plan.
"Mary and Larry St. Germain
represent the great group of Member of the Year nominees who
inspire and encourage others to improve their health through
physical activity. We are thrilled to honor them as SilverSneakers'
Member of the Year," said Richard
Ashworth, president and CEO of Tivity Health. "The St.
Germains exemplify the tremendous strength and commitment our
members have to maintain their health and vitality."
Larry loves community engagement and often dresses up as Batman
to entertain children at schools and church fairs, even working
with Make-A-Wish Foundation to help make a local boy's wish come
true. Recently, Mary had a knee replacement. Her doctor attributed
her ability to bounce back quickly to her activity with
SilverSneakers and encouraged her to get back to working out as
soon as she could.
"The past 11 years have meant a lot to us. Experiencing a heart
attack at 42 was a wake-up call, and I owe everything to
SilverSneakers for allowing me to be as active as I am in my health
right now," said Larry St. Germain.
"If we can change one person's idea about being active at our age,
then we did our job of making a difference."
"It's such an unbelievable, amazing feeling to receive such an
honorable award – it really means the world to us," said
Mary St. Germain. "Our fellow gym
members and teachers are family, and their votes and support made
this possible."
The St. Germains will be honored alongside nine other
SilverSneakers members who were selected as finalists for the
award. A public online vote determined the national winner. Read
more about the SilverSneakers Member of the Year winner and
finalists: SilverSneakers.com/MOYAward.
Over the past two years, many SilverSneakers members have
transitioned to live, instructor-led and On-Demand virtual classes
to help them stay connected and keep active while also staying
safe. SilverSneakers currently offers thousands of live virtual
classes each week in addition to a network of over 22,000 fitness
locations nationwide.
Currently, more than 18 million Americans are eligible for
SilverSneakers at no additional cost through Medicare Advantage,
group retiree and Medicare Supplement plans. SilverSneakers
encourages members to participate in health and fitness programs
through a wide variety of offerings that include strength training,
aerobic workouts, and flexibility exercises designed specifically
for a Medicare-eligible population. SilverSneakers members have
free access to classes for all fitness levels led by SilverSneakers
instructors, as well as opportunities to engage socially to help
achieve optimal health.
About SilverSneakers
SilverSneakers®, by
Tivity Health®, is the nation's leading community
fitness program for Medicare eligible Americans. The program was
founded in 1992 and is available to more than 18 million Americans
through many Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement
carriers, and group retiree plans. For more information, to check
eligibility or to enroll in the program or sign up for a
SilverSneakers newsletter, go to silversneakers.com.
About Tivity Health
Tivity Health® Inc., is
a leading provider of healthy life-changing solutions, including
SilverSneakers®, Prime® Fitness and
WholeHealth Living®. We help adults improve their health
and support them on life's journey by providing access to in-person
and virtual physical activity, social, and mental enrichment
programs, as well as a full suite of physical medicine and
integrative health services. We continue to enhance the way we
direct members along their journey to better health by delivering
an insights-driven, personalized, interactive experience. Our suite
of services supports health plans nationwide as they seek to reduce
costs and improve health outcomes. At Tivity Health, we deliver the
resources members need to live healthier, happier, more connected
lives. Learn more at www.tivityhealth.com.
Contact:
Debbie Jacobson
Tivity Health
Debbie.jacobson@tivityhealth.com
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