How Danielle Found Health, Wellness, and Community in GetSetUp through her health plan via Silversneakers

How Danielle Found Health, Wellness, and Community in GetSetUp through her health plan via Silversneakers
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When Danielle of Dearborn, Michigan, experienced a major health relapse, she wasn’t sure how to move forward. But thanks to Silversneakers via her Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plan, she discovered GetSetUp, a digital platform designed to help older adults stay mentally and physically active. What started as a way to pass time during recovery has become a routine of health, learning, and connection.

“I had a horrendous relapse,” Danielle shared. “I was hardly moving at all, and I was so young when I had it. GetSetUp helped keep me thinking and helped me stay moving. It furthered my curiosity.”

Danielle accesses GetSetUp through her health plan’s Silversneakers initiative.

“It’s nice that I don’t have to pay separately for it since it’s included through my insurance company,” she said. “But more people should know! Especially people who are sick, people on Medicare - doctors’ offices should have flyers!”

A Supportive Community That Keeps Her Engaged

Danielle quickly found her groove through Kahoot brain games, a virtual trivia-style game available on GetSetUp that helped her regain mental sharpness and reconnect with people.

“I think I did it every week when I first got sick. It made me think, and it was the same funny, smart faces every time. One of the person is so quick, he kept me sharp!”

Even though Danielle doesn’t always talk in class, the sense of community still shines through.

“I don’t talk a ton, but I feel like I know the instructor and some of the participants. For sure, it [keeps me] company.”

Learning That’s Practical and Fun

Danielle loves the flexibility of GetSetUp’s live and on-demand classes. She’s explored everything from printing her own labels from the information in Marjorie’s technology classes for personal thank-you letters that she plans to print and use the next time she sends cards. 

“I’m excited to use that label class when I send letters this summer for a fundraiser. I also liked brushing up on side gigs, it’s smart!”

She also learned how to sell on eBay, a resource she offered to her family to help out after her grandmother passed away. 

She’s also found joy in cooking, travel, and new tech tools like AI.

“At the end of the week, I’m going to see Italy and get crockpot tips all through GetSetUp classes. And I’m really impressed with the new technology classes. I’ve seen Wade and it’s sweet! I want to learn how to do it.”

Health, Movement, and Motivation

Before her illness, Danielle worked as a teacher and was hitting 10,000 steps a day. Now, she’s working her way back up with support from GetSetUp’s wellness content.

“I’m not near 10,000 steps now, but I think I can do 4,000 with assistance.  Starting with 15 minutes a day of gentle stretch helped keep me moving to get to the next step.”

Classes on easy desserts, cooking for one, and functional fitness are especially appealing as she balances recovery with staying active at home.

“I feel like I’m learning, which is really cool. And I can learn whenever I want - just sign up, and go!”

Danielle’s Suggestions for the Future?

More awareness, especially for Medicare Advantage members, and continued expansion into health literacy and digital tools.

“People need to know this exists. More publicity would be helpful. I wish I had known sooner.”

As she continues exploring everything GetSetUp offers, from gardening and brain health to AI and new technologies, Danielle is proof that learning never stops, no matter where life takes you.

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