In this episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap, we unpack seven essential stories shaping care delivery, regulation, and best practices in senior living. From a new bill that could expand pharmacists' roles, to a powerful call for proactive quality standards in assisted living, this episode delivers practical takeaways for leadership, clinical teams, and frontline staff.

We’ll also cover critical updates on survey changes, emergency preparedness challenges, infection prevention staffing tools, insulin injection best practices, and a must-have medication guide from PharMerica.

Whether you're running a skilled nursing center or managing an assisted living community, this episode brings you insights you can use today.

In this episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap, we cover a full spectrum of stories impacting senior living communities—from new CMS dialysis system guidance and ACIP vaccine changes, to a virtual reality startup revolutionizing fall risk assessment. We also explore WHO’s move to govern AI in healthcare, state-level legislation affecting resident rights, and a surprising look at how clothing choices can influence well-being. Whether you're an executive director, nurse, or front-line caregiver, there's something in here for everyone committed to high-quality senior care.

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This week on HealthCap Weekly Wrap, we explore what it means to be truly survey-ready—from Dr. Diane Sanders-Cepeda’s leadership insights to a practical look at the medical director’s role during the survey process. We revisit our two-part MDS series with Robin Hillier, then shift to frontline practices with tips on pressure injury prevention, med safety, and tools from PharMerica.

We also introduce the GWEP Online Community, a valuable resource for building stronger, age-friendly care teams. As mentioned in the episode, you can watch the tutorial video here.

We wrap with a groundbreaking discovery in Parkinson’s research that could reshape future treatment.

In this episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap, we explore eight timely stories shaping the senior living landscape—from a new sepsis training initiative by IPRO and updates on infection control risks, to how communities are rethinking opioid use and embracing tech innovations. We also unpack insights from Mather Institute’s latest cultural aging report, spotlight state efforts to push back on care denials by insurers, and examine why federal fraud enforcement remains a top priority. Finally, we close with a look at the ongoing pause of the Special Focus Facility program and what it means for transparency and quality oversight in senior care.

This week on HealthCap Weekly Wrap, we dive into what may be the biggest opportunity in senior care today—dementia prevention. We unpack new research on modifiable risk factors, explore how older adults feel about Alzheimer's screenings and biomarker tests, and meet Kathy—an AI companion transforming memory care. Plus, updates on the first FDA-approved rapid-acting insulin biosimilar, a new frailty assessment tool, trauma-informed care resources, and an upcoming HealthCap webinar on Root Cause Analysis.

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In this episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap, we’re covering six timely stories that spotlight the evolving landscape of senior living care. From global guidance on airborne transmission to community-level infection prevention strategies, we explore how senior living teams can strengthen safety, readiness, and quality of life. We also dig into tools like the DASH disaster supply planner and PharMerica’s medication continuity checklist—plus a standout story from Kemper House, where a functional medicine approach is helping slow the progression of dementia.

In this week’s episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap, we cover a wide range of updates impacting senior living communities. We take a closer look at the increased scrutiny around enhanced barrier precautions and how our newly updated 2025 toolkit can help communities stay aligned with CMS guidance. We also explore the benefits of low-refrigeration insulin, changes to Iowa’s administrator licensing rules, and a free behavioral health training series designed for frontline staff. Plus, we highlight a clinical tool to assess fracture risk in older adults and unpack a recent court ruling on arbitration agreements—along with resources from our comprehensive Arbitration Toolkit.

In this episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap, we explore a powerful new study on the global rise of young-onset dementia and highlight five clinical tools from Medscape that can support care planning and early detection in senior living communities. From assessing frailty with the Edmonton Frail Scale to estimating fracture risk in women with known BMD, and navigating complex diagnoses like Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) and Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), we round things out with the IQCODE—a practical questionnaire that taps into caregiver insights. Whether you're a clinician, care planner, or community leader, this episode offers practical takeaways to elevate resident care.