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This week’s episode covers key insights shaping senior care, from how communication influences perceptions of aging to practical wellness ideas, emerging clinical recommendations, and increasing transparency and accountability across the industry.

Message Matters: Research on Communication and Aging — A Mather Institute report showing how language shapes perceptions of older adults and impacts resident interactions, culture, and decision-making.

Gardening Tips for Older Adults: A Practical Guide to Healthy Aging Outdoors — A Mather Institute tip sheet outlining simple, adaptable gardening approaches that support physical activity, engagement, and well-being for residents.

First Expert Consensus Recommendations for Tardive Dyskinesia in Long-Term Care Settings — A Psychiatric Times article presenting expert recommendations to improve recognition, screening, and management of tardive dyskinesia in long-term care.

New National Directory Gives Consumers Unprecedented Access to Assisted Living Inspection Data — A McKnight’s Senior Living article highlighting a new tool that increases transparency by making inspection data easier for families and professionals to access.

American Health Partners Agrees to Pay Over $2 Million to Resolve False Claims Allegations — A Department of Justice announcement detailing a settlement tied to allegations of substandard care billed to federal programs, reinforcing the link between quality and compliance.