Weekly Wrap - January 23, 2026

In this week's episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap, we break down some of the most important stories impacting senior care today. We start with a long-overdue update to the 2008 infection prevention guidelines for nursing homes and explore how these changes reflect the evolving realities of resident care. From stronger IPC leadership to balancing safety with a homelike environment, this update is a must-know for every senior care provider. We also take a closer look at a new multisociety guidance document that offers practical, expert-backed strategies for building sustainable infection control programs, even in the face of staffing challenges.

Next, we dig into a major study showing the long-term risks of sleep medications in older adults and what communities can do to support better sleep without relying on prescriptions. Finally, we explore three fascinating developments in Parkinson's care, including a once-weekly medication that could simplify treatment, a novel drug with a new mechanism for reducing motor fluctuations, and groundbreaking research showing that dogs may be able to detect Parkinson's before symptoms appear. Tune in for practical insights, thoughtful discussion, and what it all means for frontline staff and leadership in senior care.