This legislation could help seniors avoid falls: Letter to the editor
Briefly

Every day, thousands of older Americans fall, causing pain, injuries, and high health care costs. The SAFE Act proposes preventive measures like no-cost fall risk assessments to reduce these consequences.
The SAFE Act aims to provide Medicare beneficiaries with access to fall risk assessments by falls experts, ensuring early intervention and prevention of accidents, injuries, and hospitalizations for older adults.
By streamlining access to physical therapy and fall risk assessments through the SAFE Act, older Americans can lead safer, more independent lives, reducing the burden on healthcare costs and improving overall well-being.
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