At a recent industry conference, Donna Barnett watched Dr. Vonda Wright put up three MRI scans side by side: the quadriceps of a 40-year-old triathlete, a 70-year-old triathlete, and a 74-year-old sedentary man. The two triathletes' scans were nearly identical. The sedentary man, younger than one of the triathletes, showed far less muscle.
Falls remain one of the most persistent threats to health and independence for older adults, and most fall risk assessments still rely on periodic, observation-based scoring. HealthPro Heritage's licensed therapists now pair that clinical judgment with objective, technology-supported gait and balance measurement through a partnership with Exer AI. The result is a way to identify risk earlier, build more targeted treatment plans, and give residents, families, and care teams a clear, measurable picture of progress over time. This paper explains the problem this addresses, how the approach...
As part of the federal annual rulemaking process, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published the FY 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Proposed Rule. This year there were no major surprises, but CMS did include requests for stakeholder input. HealthPRO is highly recommending that the IDT discuss the overview below and assemble comments to reply to CMS regarding this proposed rule. The following brief summary of the proposed rule’s key impacts on SNF operations and the importance of stakeholder engagement in the response process.
When it comes to retirement living, there are a lot of options. Sorting through them can feel confusing—especially when you’re trying to plan not just for today, but for the future as well.
Touring a senior living community is an important step, but one that can feel overwhelming. While brochures and online photos can be helpful, nothing replaces seeing a community in action and noticing how it feels to move through the space, interact with staff, and observe residents going about their day.
The holiday season brings joy, connection, and the chance to gather with loved ones. For the individuals and families we serve across long-term care, senior living, home health, and pediatric settings, these visits are meaningful opportunities to celebrate, reminisce, and strengthen relationships.
Federal oversight of PDPM is intensifying across the post-acute industry, and Skilled Nursing Facilities are preparing for a new era of heightened accountability. As Medicare Part A claims face deeper review, facilities must ensure that coding practices, documentation standards, and interdisciplinary workflows can stand up to regulatory scrutiny. In this environment, the strength of a facility’s therapy partnership matters more than ever.
Protecting Our Communities: The Critical Role of Handwashing, Vaccinations, and Therapy in Winter Wellness
