Case 8: Embracing Ageless Adventure This week, we join the assisted living community in celebrating National Assisted Living Week (NALW), a time to honor the residents, caregivers, families, and volunteers who make these communities vibrant and nurturing places to call home. This year’s theme, “Ageless Adventure,” reminds us that life’s possibilities are limitless, regardless of age
UCLA Launches Clinical Study to Test ID-Cap® System’s Technology Impact on HIV Care UCLA and The Lundquist Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, led by two Principal Investigators, Dr. Honghu Liu and Dr. Eric Daar, have launched a NIH-funded clinical study to improve HIV treatment outcomes using an innovative integrated intervention that combines ID-Cap® ingestible sensor
Case 7: A New Hub for Incontinence Resources In the care industry, finding reliable and up-to-date information can be a daunting task. With resources scattered across agencies, studies, and institutions, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of fragmented data. While there’s no shortage of information online, pinpointing insights that are relevant to your
Case 6: How eBrief Positively Impacts IDD Individuals Incontinence is often associated with aging, but it’s not a natural part of growing older—it’s often a complication stemming from health issues, physical changes, or life experiences. However, many people overlook the fact that some individuals face these challenges from birth. For those with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Case 5: The Ripple Effect of Incontinence Management Incontinence is a well-recognized challenge in senior living, affecting not only residents’ health and wellbeing but also the care teams that support them. However, its impact extends far beyond the clinical realm, influencing various aspects of a care environment. By optimizing incontinence management, senior living communities can potentially
In collaboration with the University of Colorado, etectRx has made significant strides in advancing medication adherence monitoring through the QUANTI-TAF study (NCT04065347). Recently published in Clinical Infectious Diseases1 and the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology2, the QUANTI-TAF study focused on antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence among persons with HIV (PWH) receiving daily oral tenofovir alafenamide/emtricitabine (TAF/FTC)-based ART for at least
Case 4: Streamlining Care and Reducing Clinical Risk Authored by Leah Klusch, RN, BSN, FACHCA, Executive Director, The Alliance Training Center Managing continence care in long-term care settings is a complex challenge. Incontinence treatment is among the highest expenses for providers, largely due to staffing shortages and the various regulatory and psychosocial factors involved. Addressing this
Case 3: Boosting Your Bottom Line As we enter a new year, senior living services face an increasingly complex landscape of reimbursement models and regulatory requirements. Terms like ACOs, MCOs, PDPM, and VBC can be overwhelming. With a growing array of payer options, senior living executives must navigate these complexities while ensuring the well-being of residents.
Case 2: Why Change Is The Only Path Forward Long-term care facilities play a vital role in supporting a significant portion of our senior population. However, these facilities are currently grappling with a critical and often overlooked challenge: incontinence care. As our population ages rapidly, access to long-term care is diminishing. A report from AHCA/NCAL reveals
Case 1: Introduction November is National Bladder Awareness Month, a crucial time to highlight bladder health and the importance of managing incontinence as we age. At etectRx, we believe it is essential to initiate a transformative shift in how we address these issues. This month, we are proud to introduce “A Case for Change,” an
