Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand to Hold Hearing on Preventing Falls and Preserving Seniors’ Independence

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20, Senate Aging Committee Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand will hold a hearing entitled “Preventing Falls, Preserving Independence: Technology, Community Programs, and Innovation in Senior Safety,” to examine the growing threat of falls among older Americans and evaluate how technology, community-based programs, and federal initiatives are improving prevention, early detection, and recovery.

The hearing will highlight the proven impact of Area Agencies on Aging, Administration for Community Living-supported community programs, and private-sector innovation. It will also identify targeted policies that a reauthorized Older Americans Act should address to reduce injuries, lower Medicare costs, and help seniors remain safely at home during retirement.

Witnesses for the hearing will include:

• Christine Didion, MSW, Director of Programs, Area Agency on Aging Pasco-Pinellas, St. Petersburg, FL

• Laura Mitchell, Co-Founder & CEO, GrandCare Systems, San Marcos, CA

• Martha Petteys, Director of Grant Management and Health Strategies, Alliance of New York State YMCAs

WHEN: Wednesday, May 20, 2026

3:30PM ET

WHERE: Hart Senate Office Building, SH-216

WATCH: Live broadcast online HERE.

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