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This week’s episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap is shorter than usual as we return from the AHCA/NCAL Annual Expo in Las Vegas — but it’s packed with insights. We cover a surprising new tool in the early detection of Parkinson’s, updated clinical guidance on UTIs, a major industry push for clearer emergency preparedness, and a resource every community should know about for behavioral response training.

Dogs Successfully Detect Parkinson’s Disease — Trained dogs identified Parkinson’s through skin swabs with up to 98% specificity, offering a new potential path for early diagnosis.

Complicated Urinary Tract Infections: New IDSA Guidelines — Updated guidance outlines a 4-step approach to empiric antibiotic selection, shorter treatment durations, and when to switch from IV to oral therapy.

Creating Clarity in Crisis Planning — Argentum and the Quality Assisted Living Coalition are developing standardized emergency preparedness guidelines and calling on providers for input.

Crisis Prevention Institute Training Resources — CPI offers essential tools and training for managing behavioral challenges, especially relevant in dementia and memory care settings.

Plus, don’t miss this free resource: HealthCap’s Emergency Preparedness Manual — a practical guide to help your community review, update, or strengthen your crisis planning protocols.