Free Fall Down / Stand Up Program for Older Adults
Date and time
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Use the first class as the event date and clearly explain in the description that registration covers the full 10-week program.
Location
Old Pine Community Center
401 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Event description
Fall Down / Stand Up: Mastering the Art of Fall Prevention and Fall Recovery is a free 10-week community program designed to help older adults feel stronger, steadier, more prepared, and more confident.
Falls can affect far more than physical health. They can change someone’s independence, willingness to leave home, comfort navigating stairs and uneven sidewalks, and ability to continue participating in everyday activities.
Fall Down / Stand Up addresses both sides of the challenge:
- Stephen Cornely of Triad Wellness Philly will teach strength, balance, reaction, and movement skills designed to help participants reduce their fall risk.
- Judith Sachs of Anyone Can Move will teach practical strategies for safely approaching the ground, practicing falling techniques on padded gym mats, moving after a fall, and getting back up with greater confidence.
The goal is not to make people more fearful of falling. It is to help participants become stronger, more capable, and better prepared.
Independence Blue Cross is fully funding the program, allowing all 10 weeks to be offered completely free to participants.
Complete program schedule
Wednesdays, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
September 9–November 10, 2026
Final class held Tuesday, November 10
Location
Old Pine Community Center
401 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
Learn more and register for free:
https://www.triadwellnessphilly.com/fall-down-stand-up
Instagram: @triadwellnessphilly
Organizer
Triad Wellness Philly and Anyone Can Move