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Senator proposes Medicare cover for elderly fall prevention

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Senator Angus King proposed Medicare coverage for basic bathroom safety equipment to prevent costly fall-related injuries in the elderly. Falls are a leading cause of traumatic brain injury and intracranial hemorrhage in older adults, with hip fractures carrying a significant mortality rate. Even non-hospitalized elderly individuals who visit the emergency department after a fall can experience persistent functional decline. AI

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Adaira Landry, MD MEd, Contributor ·

    Elderly Trauma Often Causes Rapid Decline. How Adult Children Can Help

    Falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in older adults — most families don't see the decline coming. Experts explain how to reduce risk

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