APTQI in the News

Every day, thousands of older Americans fall. These falls often lead to prolonged pain, broken bones, hospitalizations and even death. They also increase health care costs, with estimated annual costs…

Over the past two decades, the rate of fall-related injuries and deaths among older Americans has increased at a shocking rate. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control…

Every day, thousands of older Americans fall. These falls lead to prolonged pain, broken bones, hospitalizations, and even death. They also significantly increase the financial strain on our health care…

A common scenario we have all seen: an older person, after experiencing a fall, faces a long, hard, and frustrating road to recovery. But these individuals are not just statistics;…

Passage of the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act, introduced in the House last month, would go a long way toward preventing falls among older adults. The legislation…

U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) and Carol Miller (W.V.-01), introduced the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act or SAFE Act.

One health organization is celebrating the introduction this week of the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act.  The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) praised…

Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) introduced H.R.7618, the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act. The SAFE Act will permit occupational and physical therapists to administer…

Occupational therapists are critical in helping patients adjust to new circumstances, empowering them with the tools they need to overcome barriers and regain control over their lives.