Wisconsin Watch
How Congress can reduce deadly falls among older Americans
Legislation would let Medicare patients receive a free falls risk assessment during annual wellness visits. I was delighted to read Wisconsin Watch’s article “Parkour for Seniors? Classes help older Wisconsinites…
The Florida Times-Union
Protect seniors from deadly falls
Contrary to what many people think, falling is not a normal part of aging ― even though one-quarter of older Americans suffer a fall every year. Millions more are at serious…
Scranton Times-Tribune
Bill would protect seniors from falls
When older adults fall, they are not just risking injury; they are risking their lives and their future independence. In Pennsylvania, almost 30% of seniors report falling each year, often…
The Sentinel
Now is the Time to Protect Seniors’ Access to Preventive Care
As a longtime physical therapist, I have seen firsthand the struggles older Americans face as they age – from balance issues and poor mobility to repeat hospitalizations and even deaths…
Healthy Wealthy & Smart
Podcast: From One Clinic to Fifty: Lessons on Leadership and Long-Term Legacy
In this episode of Healthy Wealthy & Smart, join Dr. Karen Litzy, PT, DPT as she explores the inspiring journey of a family-led physical therapy business with guests Hema Hargus,…
Orlando Sentinel
Congressional act would help to prevent falls for older Floridians
Nobody wants to watch a loved one endure the pain, debilitation, and loss of independence that can follow a serious fall. But many Floridians have older family members that have…
The Valley Breeze
Physical therapy is key to keeping older Rhode Islanders safe
Physical therapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs) play an important role in preventing dangerous slips and falls by helping older adults maintain their strength, balance, and mobility. Falls are a…
WelcomeWare Joins APTQI as New Vendor Member
Growing APTQI membership strengthens advocacy efforts for policy priorities such as the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act and Medicare payment reform WASHINGTON, DC – The Alliance for Physical…
Daily Herald
Back the SAFE Act to prevent falls
Bruises, concussions and broken bones — these are all-too-common results of a fall. Each year, over 14 million older Americans fall, leading to serious injuries, hospital stays, loss of independence…
The Denver Post
Expand access to physical therapy for older Americans
If you have older loved ones in your life, it’s likely that one of them has experienced a fall. As the leading cause of injury and injury-related death in individuals…