The Newnan Times-Herald
Protecting older Georgians: Expanding access to fall risk assessments with the SAFE Act
Butler Eagle
Fall risk prevention important for seniors
Every day, countless older Americans experience falls, leading to serious injuries, hospitalizations and even fatalities. These incidents not only are devastating for individuals and families, they also place a tremendous…
State Gazette
Congressman Kustoff: Support the SAFE Act to protect older Tennesseans
Despite being preventable, falling is a significant health concern impacting older Americans. This is something that affects everyone, as tens of thousands of our friends, parents, and grandparents suffer from…
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Support SAFE Act
Tens of thousands of older Americans fall every day, which can lead to prolonged pain, broken bones, hospitalizations, and even death. These in many cases preventable falls greatly increase the…
The Osceola News Gazette
Supporting the SAFE Act
As a physical therapist treating patients in Kissimmee, I see the harmful effects falls have on our nation’s older population every day —from prolonged pain to hospitalizations, even death. And,…
Albuquerque Journal
SAFE Act would help seniors avoid falls
Each day, older Americans fall. These falls lead to prolonged pain, broken bones, hospitalizations and even death. They also significantly increase health care costs, totaling an estimated $100 billion a…
The Lowell Sun
Rep. Trahan should support preventive care legislation
Every day, tens of thousands of older Americans fall. These falls often lead to prolonged pain, broken bones, hospitalizations, and even death. They also significantly increase the financial strain on…
Alexandria Times
Falls: How to reduce risks, call for action
Every day, tens of thousands of older Americans fall. These falls often lead to prolonged pain, broken bones, hospitalizations and even death. One in four adults aged 65 or older…
Idaho Statesman
Fall injuries a huge risk for older Americans. This simple step could keep them safe
Idaho’s physical therapy community is rallying behind new legislation introduced in Congress that would help expand access to critical physical and occupational therapy (PT/OT) services for seniors enrolled in Medicare….
Magic Valley Times-News
Letter to the editor: In support of SAFE Act
Each 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 healthcare system,…