SEPTEMBER 2025
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VOL. 43
BEYOND THE STRETCH
T H E R A P Y
P A R T N E R S
G R O U P
N E W S L E T T E R
THE SAFE ACT: STOPPING FALLS RIGHT & LEFT In an era where headlines often highlight political division, it’s important to remember that some issues transcend party lines. The health, safety, and independence of our aging population is one of them. Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, with 1 in 4 Americans aged 65+ experiencing a fall each year (CDC). These incidents don’t discriminate between red states or blue states. They affect grandparents, parents, neighbors, and friends in every community across the nation. That’s why the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act has emerged as a truly bipartisan opportunity. It strengthens access to fall prevention services through physical therapy — helping older adults stay mobile, independent, and out of the hospital.
Why This Matters to All of Us Falls affect every family. Whether you’re a Republican, Democrat, or Independent, aging and fall risks touch the people you love. Prevention saves money and lives. Falls cost the healthcare system billions each year, placing heavy burdens on Medicare, Medicaid, and families. Physical therapy works. Evidence shows that strength, balance, and mobility programs led by physical therapists can reduce fall risk by as much as 40% (Sherrington et al., 2019).
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At a time when it feels like common ground is hard to find, the SAFE Act reminds us that protecting older Americans is not a partisan issue — it’s a human one. Every policymaker, regardless of party, has constituents who will benefit from improved access to fall prevention services.
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Supporting this legislation means fewer injuries, healthier aging, reduced costs, and stronger communities. It’s a rare chance to bridge the divide and unite around an issue that impacts us all.
How You Can Help Contact your representatives and urge them to support the SAFE Act. Share your stories, your patients’ successes, and the importance of physical therapy in keeping people safe and independent. Together, we can make falls prevention a national priority — because when it comes to aging, there’s no left or right side of the aisle.
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