# Seniors' Fall-Prevention Programs The Steady U Ohio Program Aims to Reduce Falls Among Seniors By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steady-u-ohio References: [news-herald](http://www.news-herald.com/lifestyle/20140520/ohio-department-of-aging-wants-to-prevent-falls-through-steady-u-ohio) & [aging.ohio.gov](http://aging.ohio.gov/steadyu/) Steady U Ohio is an innovative program, set up by the [Ohio Department of Aging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohio-board-of-pharmacy), that aims to prevent falls among elderly people. In Ohio alone, a senior falls every two minutes and suffers a fall-related injury every five minutes, resulting in three deaths a day on average. However, while falls are the leading cause of injuries, emergency room visits and deaths among seniors, most falls are preventable. Falls and fall-related injuries cost the state of Ohio over $4.2 billion each year. The Steady U Ohio website offers a range of useful advice on how to [prevent falls among seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-detection-system). This includes tips such as keeping stairways clear, securely attaching rugs to the floor and installing night lights. The program also offers [fall-prevention classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-sound-week) designed to improve seniors' confidence in their ability to get around without falling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/seniors) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fall-preventing Technologies:** The development of affordable and user-friendly technologies can increase the effectiveness of fall-preventing programs. - **Community-based Fall-prevention Programs:** Community-level initiatives that offer accessible resources and education can reduce the incidence of falls among seniors. - **Telemedicine-focused Fall-prevention Programs:** Technology-driven programs that monitor fall risk factors can provide early interventions and assistance to seniors before a fall happens. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare Industry:** Healthcare providers and insurance companies can collaborate with fall-preventing programs to lower expenses and minimize the risk of falls among elderly patients. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry can create innovative fall-preventing solutions, such as wearables and sensors, for use in residential and medical settings. - **Community-based Organizations:** Non-profit and community-based organizations can partner with fall-preventing programs to increase awareness and provide accessible resources to seniors and their families. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fall Prevention Fitness Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intuition-robotics.md) - [Fall Risk Assessment Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-risk-assessment-tool.md) - [Three-Week Mobility Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchtoe.md) - [AI-Powered Fall Prevention Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-prevention-technology.md) - [Senior-Focused Waist-Worn Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-sensor1.md) - [Safety-Boosting Senior Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kwalu-alesso-bed.md) - [Wifi-Activated Elder Protection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-protection-for-elderly.md) - [Tech-Based Senior Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-council-on-aging.md) - [Winter Clothing Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-way.md)