The draft recommendations around the new policy center on “individual risk-based questions to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted HIV.”
State, feds take steps to ensure rights for LBGTQ+ seniors, workers
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 04, 2023
New York state and the federal government took steps last week to protect rights for members of the LBGTQ+ community — both those living in long-term care and employed in the workplace at large.
First-ever survey of LGBTQIA+ older adults cheered by senior living provider groups
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 29, 2024
A planned first-ever statewide survey of LGBTQIA+ older adults in California is drawing cheers from senior living industry advocates.
Providers urged to meet needs of ‘silver rainbow’
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 18, 2024
More retirement communities for LGBTQ+ older adults are coming online, but developers need to step up their efforts to address the needs of members of the “silver rainbow,” according to an AARP article.
New federal rule meant to strengthen nondiscrimination protections, advance civil rights in healthcare
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 30, 2024
The Department of Health and Human Services on Friday released a final rule aiming to protect individuals from discrimination in healthcare, including members of the LBGTQ+ community.
NY latest to adopt LGBTQ+ Bill of Rights for long-term care residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 04, 2023
New York has become the latest state to adopt legislation establishing a bill of rights for LGBTQ+ residents of long-term care facilities.
SAGECare celebrates training milestone
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 25, 2024
New York City-based LGBTQ+ aging cultural competency training provider SAGECare has reached a milestone: educating more than 250,000 participants through its training and credentialing program for providers...
Rural LGBTQ+ elders deserve our support
By
Michael Adams
Dec 12, 2022
LGBTQ+ elders living in rural areas deserve to be supported and cared for as they age.