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Search Results: keywords:"fall prevention"

H. CON. RES. 129 — Supporting the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as National Fall Prevention Awareness Week to raise awareness about, and encourage the prevention of, falls among older adults.
September 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:413
H. CON. RES. 129 is a resolution supporting the designation of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as "National Fall Prevention Awareness Week." It aims to raise awareness about preventing falls among older adults and recognizes the significant impact of falls, which...
Simple Explanation
In Congress, they are trying to make a special week called National Fall Prevention Awareness Week from September 22 to September 28, 2024. This is to remind everyone how important it is to help older people stay safe and not fall, by showing them how exercise, fixing their homes, and being careful with medicine can help.
H. R. 10291 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for certain fall prevention items under the Medicare program.
December 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:579
H.R. 10291 aims to modify the Social Security Act to include the coverage of fall prevention items under the Medicare program. The bill specifies items like grab bars, non-slip mats, shower chairs, and bed rails as fall prevention items and allows for additional items to be...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10291 wants Medicare to help pay for things like safety bars in the shower and mats that stop you from slipping, so people don’t fall as much. The goal is to make homes safer for older folks without worrying about cutting this funding when budgets get tight.

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