Long-Term Care Equality Index proceeds to next phase
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 09, 2019
Now is the time to allay fears and leave no doubt in the minds of current and prospective LGBTQ residents that they will be treated well.
New law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 15, 2019
Assisted living communities are prohibited from discriminating against residents on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity under a bill signed into law by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
Personal beliefs trump resident needs in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, group says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 05, 2022
A series of bills winding their way through the South Carolina Legislature would give any healthcare worker a “broad license to discriminate” against any group, including assisted living residents,...
More news for Wednesday, May 4
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 04, 2022
Occupancy trends up after omicron slump: Omega … AHCA / NCAL launches Diversity Executive Leadership Program … How to support older adults related to gun ownership decisions, suicide prevention …...
Business briefs, Aug. 19
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 19, 2022
Evaluate, adapt policies to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ residents, attorneys say … CCRC Chapter 11 bankruptcy saga heats up … LeadingAge PA launches “Careers to Love PA” campaign … Home health...
LGBTQ-supported senior housing project announced in Boston
Nov 18, 2019
A former school building in Boston will be converted to 74 income-restricted rental units for LGBTQ adults aged 62 or more years, along with gallery space, an arts studio, community gardens and recreational...
Senior living affected as LGBT individuals get protection on the job but not for healthcare
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 16, 2020
Senior living organizations are applauding Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that existing federal law forbids job discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation of transgender status.
More news for Tuesday, Aug. 16
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 16, 2022
Assisted living director convicted of failing to report sexual assault … Senior living worker cites racial discrimination in promotion denial … SAGE’s financial literacy app for LGBTQ+ older adults...
More news for Monday, Dec. 13
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 13, 2021
Missouri latest state to introduce essential caregiver bill … Assisted living communities may offer promising future for older adults with serious mental illness: paper … LGBTQ advocates launch consumer...
More news for Friday, July 1
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 01, 2022
Texas senior living communities eligible for $46 million in workforce development grants … AARP invests $3.4 million in 260 community improvement projects geared toward older adults … Older adult accelerator...