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.