GrandCare’s CEO, Laura Mitchell, will be testifying before the US Senate Special Committee on Aging May 20, 2026.
This hearing will examine the public health and financial crisis posed by falls among older Americans, evaluate the role of emerging technology in prevention and early intervention, review evidence-based programs and clinical best practices, and build the legislative record in support of models like CMMI’s LEAD program. The Committee will explore how Congress, federal agencies, and the private sector can work together to reduce fall rates, cut unnecessary Medicare spending, and help seniors live safely and independently at home.
Focus:
- The role of technology making a difference for the aging community and caregivers within safety and early interventions.
- The ways in-home or remote monitoring can pick up on actions that may lead to a fall.
- How technology allows caregivers to monitor safety without disrupting daily independence at home.
- Key obstacles around access to, and funding for, the technology being used.
Date: May 20, 2026Time: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.Hearing Location: Hart Senate Office Building, Room 216
Watch virtually: https://www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/preventing-falls-preserving-independence-technology-community-programs-and-innovation-in-senior-safety
