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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