From Danville Regional Health System
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Age has its benefits - so why not start taking advantage of them? Advantage Plus, Danville Regional Health System's new health and wellness club for seniors 55 and older, will give seniors that opportunity.

Seniors who are interested in staying healthy, active, and well-informed should join Advantage Plus. Benefits will include discounts, health screenings, educational programs, social activities, and more. Educational programs will explore health topics, financial concerns and many other complex issues that seniors face today.

"At Danville Regional Medical Center, we're very close to the seniors in our community," said Laurie Pritchett, Health Referral Coordinator for Danville Regional Health System. "We have a lot of senior volunteers, and our senior educational program - Living Longer, Living Well - has been very popular. Advantage Plus grew from our desire to offer even more to the seniors in our community."

The membership drive kicks off the spring - so look for membership brochures in the mail. A lifetime membership will cost $25 per person or $40 per couple. This one-time fee will help defray operational costs, and the benefits members receive for the rest of their lives far outweigh the cost. "The membership will easily pay for itself without the first year with the discounts and free health screenings we're offering," Pritchett said.

"Although our main focus will be on health issues, this will be a fun social group, too," said Pritchett. "We'll also be requesting feedback from our new members to see what they're interested in doing."