The CDC’s STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries) initiative helps you lower your risk of falling and maintain your independence as you age. Whether you are an older adult, a caregiver, or a healthcare professional, the CDC STEADI Initiative provides specific toolkits to target and fix the physical, medical, and environmental factors that cause falls.
STEADI helps you identify personal risks and take actionable steps to stay steady on your feet:
Self-Screening: You can use the Stay Independent Brochure to score your current risk level based on your history of slips, steadiness, and worries about falling.
Home Safety Guidance: It provides comprehensive checklists to spot and remove household hazards, like securing loose rugs, adding bathroom grab bars, and improving low lighting.
Strength & Balance Exercises: The program connects you with evidence-based exercise routines, such as Tai Chi, designed to improve leg strength and coordination.
Doctor Conversation Starters: It offers simple guides on how to talk openly with your physician about dizzy spells, vitamin D intake, or a general fear of falling
STEADI gives your clinical practice a streamlined, three-step framework—Screen, Assess, and Intervene—to protect vulnerable patients:
Standardized Testing: Access clear directions for essential tests like the Timed Up and Go (TUG), 30-Second Chair Stand, and the 4-Stage Balance Test to measure patient mobility.
Clinical Algorithms: Use the STEADI Clinical Resources to quickly map out fall risk assessments, screen for postural hypotension, and implement personalized care plans.
Medication Management: The STEADI-Rx Guidance helps pharmacists and clinicians flag high-risk prescriptions (like sedatives or opioids) that cause dizziness or impaired balance.
Free Training: You can complete the accredited, free STEADI Provider Training online to earn continuing education credits and effectively integrate fall prevention into your daily workflow.