New Bipartisan Legislation Would Help to Prevent Senior Falls

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Congress Can Take Action to Prevent Older Adult Falls and Associated Opioid Use

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;…

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Falls awareness needs to grow, rehab leaders say  

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…

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Ask Your Member of Congress to Help Prevent Harmful Senior Falls

The Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act (H.R. 7618), recently introduced by Congresswomen Carol Miller (R-WV) and Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), aims to enhance Medicare by offering coverage…

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Infographic: Congress Can Act to Prevent Falls

One-Pager: Physical Therapy Prevents Falls, Cuts Opioid Use, & Reduces Spending