Partner with Fall Stop

The Many Benefits of Fall Prevention

For over 15 years we have been bringing outstanding value and satisfaction to our members. By partnering with Fall Stop…MOVE STRONG™, you have the opportunity to change lives and make a lasting impact on your community. Senior Care Facilities and Community Programs see the results of the program every day. Partner with us and see the results for yourself.

Reduce Risk of Injury Related Death

A fall can happen at any age, but according to the CDC falls among adults aged 65 and older are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries.

Proven strategies include nutrition, gait and balance assessment, strength and balance exercises, and medication review. While a diet rich in vitamin D, calcium and protein can boost fall prevention, as can staying mentally engaged, exercise is key in preventing fall-related hazards.

Reasons for the effectiveness of exercise include its impact on changes such as severe declines in muscle mass known as sarcopenia. A comprehensive study by the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that exercise alone reduces the risk of falls in older adults by an average of 21 percent and working out for more than three hours per week resulted in an impressive 39 percent reduction in falls.

As more data accumulates, the benefits are clear. Regular exercise saves lives.

Exercise Helps Maintain Independence

Exercise offers many benefits, including a healthier heart, stronger bones and improved flexibility. For seniors, regular exercise reduces the risk of chronic diseases, lowers the chance of injury and improves emotional well-being.

For its positive impact on maintaining independence, regular exercise helps maintain a healthy muscle mass. As an essential contributor to balance and bone strength, muscle mass keeps us strong. Without it, our mobility and independence become compromised.

Regular exercise by seniors may also decrease the time it takes for a wound to heal and a strong body can better fight off infection and makes recovery from illness or injury easier. According to the National Institute of Aging, exercising as a senior may delay or even prevent diseases like diabetes, cancer, stroke, heart disease and osteoporosis.

The psychological benefits of exercise also contribute to maintaining independence. New studies have found that seniors who exercise improve not only their physical fitness but experience psychological benefits as well, helping alleviate symptoms of depression and improving mood in general.

Benefits of an Active Social Life

Healthy relationships are important for every stage of life, but for seniors the importance of socialization cannot be overemphasized. Consistent social engagement keeps older adults mentally, physically and emotionally fit and helps fend off the difficulties common to isolation. Being connected to family, friends and community makes our lives feel more meaningful and enjoyable.

Benefits include:

  • Lower Stress and Anxiety. Active older adults handle stress better, leading to important improvements in cardiovascular health and a stronger immune system. 
  • Improved Physical fitness. Older adults with an active social life are more likely to exercise regularly, leading to a variety of physical, mental and cognitive benefits. 
  • Enhanced self-esteem. Regular socialization helps seniors maintain their self-esteem and sense of worth. 
  • Longer lifespan. High levels of socialization help increase longevity. 
  • Reduced Risk for Depression. Consistent socialization reduces the likelihood that seniors will experience the depression associated with isolation and loneliness. 

Making a Difference!

“I wish there would be a class like Fall Stop…MOVE STRONG™ in every state, in every community throughout America.”

BARBARA MIKULSKI, Former US Senator

“I have known Celeste Carlucci for over 30 years. The Fall Stop Move Strong program that she created with OT Dr. Julie Kardachi is top notch. It has become one of the cornerstones of our senior fitness program at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan. For over 20 years Celeste and her trainers have taught 8 classes a week. These classes are serious fun. Boosting strength and vitality by educating about fall prevention means active seniors maintain their independence longer and recover faster from illness and injury when it does occur. The programs joyous style beguiles students into working harder than they realize. Before they know it students’ progress from beginner and then have the option to go on to intermediate and or advanced levels. If you are looking for a program that will get you strong and help you stay that way – Fall Stop is for you.”

—CAROLINE KOHLES, Health and Wellness Director at JCC Manhattan

“The classes have been going well. The format I use is to first do the Fall Stopper exercises with the class, then take them into the hallway to do agility walks together. The improvement is fantastic…as seen when we perform the post Functional Reach Test…the average improvement in 10 weeks is 4-6 inches!”

—CONNIE LEDDER, Recreation Director, Ridge Oak Senior Housing

“It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with Fall Stop…MOVE STRONG™ over the years and across three organizations – IN2L, Welltok, and Virgin Pulse!”

—ANNE TOGHER, VP, Content and Strategy at Personify Health (Formerly Virgin Pulse)

“My organization serves LGBTQ older adults and Fall Stop has been great with our clients, quickly understanding each person’s capacity and adapting to it. I have been very impressed with the level of individual attention each person receives and how attuned the instructors have been to each person’s limitations. The practice and the information are invaluable for reducing the occasions and impacts of falls. I am a great believer in Fall Stop’s work, having personally benefited from taking the classes. One of the things I most appreciate is being able to go at my own pace. I’ve had a hip replacement and still have many issues with my legs, but I never feel like I’m falling behind the group. The classes are really helpful with building my balance and my understanding of how to navigate this issue that so many of us deal with.”

—PAUL NAGLE, Executive Director, Stonewall Community Development Corporation

Partner Companies and Organizations

“One of our most well attended programs. FallStop is going strong. Even in bad weather we get a large crowd of 15-20 people most days. They are doing the more advanced level and there is a large age diversity in the group.”

—BONNIE LUMAGUI LCSW, Director NYC Co-Op Village NORC

“The Fall Stop…MOVE STRONG™ Program is one great example of ways our patients can be proactive about decreasing their risk for falls. They can improve their balance, their strength and improve confidence so they don’t have a fear of falling. It can improve their diabetes control, it can help them with their blood pressure control, help them with their cholesterol just by increasing their physical activity. Our patients have benefitted tremendously from the FSMS Program.”

—AUDREY K. CHUN, MD, The Martha Stewart Center for Living at Mt. Sinai Hospital

“We are having a great time with the FSMS Program exercises. We have 3 classes a week, M-W-F. The residents are excited, serious, confident, eager to learn and share. Attendance is great, 15 to 25. They are utilizing their benefits and have created a social group that is so much fun!”

—YOLANDA LOVAASEN, Recreation Wellness Coordinator, Westminster, TX