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…
The Washington Times
Protecting seniors, saving taxpayer money are slam dunk for Congress
If you’re like me, you have big plans for the year ahead. Maybe you’ll finally take that trip you’ve always dreamt about. Maybe you want to volunteer more at your…
Healthy Wealthy & Smart
Podcast: Proactive Solutions for Fall Prevention
In this episode, Dr. Karen Litzy discusses the critical issue of falls among the elderly with Nikesh Patel, PT, a physical therapist and executive director of the Alliance for Physical…