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This week’s episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap covers the clinical, operational, and wellness issues shaping senior living right now, from seasonal respiratory virus trends and sinusitis guidance to infection control strategy, MDRO prevention, and emerging health insights from Generation X. We also close with a practical reminder that supporting hope and well-being remains an important part of caring for residents and teams alike.
From Sniffles to Serious: Understanding Respiratory Viruses This Season — This Argentum article provides a seasonal update on COVID-19, flu, and RSV trends, highlighting virus activity, severity, vaccination, and the impact of indoor gathering during colder weather.
Adult Sinusitis Clinical Recommendations — This AAFP resource outlines evidence-based guidance for distinguishing viral from bacterial sinusitis and helps clinicians make more appropriate treatment decisions, including when antibiotics are and are not warranted.
4 Proven Infection Control Strategies to Protect Residents and Ensure Compliance — This Staples Business guide highlights four evidence-based strategies for senior living communities, including empowering housekeeping teams, strengthening cleaning protocols, improving infrastructure, and building dependable vendor partnerships.
Key Strategies for Improving Skin Care and MDRO Prevention in Long-Term Care — This AHRQ resource outlines four core long-term care strategies focused on protecting skin, reducing MDRO transmission, using antibiotics wisely, and cleaning high-touch surfaces.
The Gen Xperience – Year 2 Report — This Mather Institute report presents the second year of a five-year study on Generation X, examining stress, healthy behaviors, wellness technology, workplace wellness, and other factors shaping their current health and well-being.
Hope for Health: 10 Tips for Staying Hopeful — This Mather Institute flyer shares practical, research-informed ideas for building hope, motivation, and healthy habits through goal-setting, purpose, reflection, and social connection.