Weekly Wrap - August 29, 2025

In this episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap, we explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping senior care by predicting health risks like cognitive frailty and drug-resistant infections before symptoms even appear—giving providers powerful tools to act early. We also highlight a major national investment in fall prevention, as 18 organizations receive flexible funding to create community-tailored programs that go beyond the one-size-fits-all approach. From virtual fitness classes to wraparound wellness strategies, these initiatives are redefining how we reduce fall-related injuries in older adults.

We then shift into practical territory with two concise and essential guides from PharMerica—one on cleaning glucometers properly to prevent cross-contamination, and another on calibrating them to ensure accurate readings. Both offer quick wins for clinical teams. Staying with PharMerica, we also review their updated resource on residents’ rights in medication administration—emphasizing informed consent, the right to refuse, and communication that fosters dignity and trust. Finally, we wrap with a powerful reminder about CMS’s QSEP platform: a free, self-paced training resource that prepares senior living teams for survey readiness and strengthens everyday care practices.

For links to all the stories and resources mentioned in this episode, visit the Weekly Round Up on Angie’s blog at healthcapusa.com/angies-blog