Free exercise programs are included in many Medicare Supplemental and Advantage policies.

Silver Sneakers and Silver & Fit are the two most available in the Greater DFW area. You can recieve a free membership, for example, to the Finley Ewing Cardiovascular Center, the JCC Natatorium and Fitness Center, most of the YMCA's and Fitness Centers like 24 Hour, Golds and Lifetime. There is also a state program called Texercise where one can get free pedometers, stretch bands and exercise DVDs.

Call Jann at 469-644-2230 for more information and locations for these programs or email at horswell@msn.com.