How to reduce the risk of trips and falls in older adults.
Falls are a leading cause of injury and death among older adults. In an effort to reduce the number of falls, Congresswomen Carol Miller and Melanie Stansbury have reintroduced the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act. The SAFE Act aims to increase fall risk assessments for seniors as part of their Medicare annual wellness benefit. Importance of…
