Life plan communities earn high marks from residents
By
Michele Holleran, Ph.D., MBA
Apr 14, 2022
Overall resident satisfaction scores went up significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although this finding may seem counterintuitive, there are plausible reasons for the positive scores.
Brookdale, Eclipse, CLC, A.G. Rhodes CEOs will share diversity, inclusion efforts at May 19 webinar
May 05, 2021
The leaders of A.G. Rhodes, Brookdale Senior Living, Christian Living Communities and Eclipse Senior Living will offer a first-hand look at their organizations’ diversity and inclusion efforts during...
How stereotyping affects your residents
Oct 21, 2015
You might be surprised to learn some of the ways that older adults are affected by the threat of being stereotyped. But researchers suggest two solutions to address the issue.
HUD now interprets Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 12, 2021
Elder advocacy organizations said Thursday that they welcomed an announcement by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that it now interprets the Fair Housing Act to bar discrimination on...
CNA seeks $2 million from senior living company for alleged sexual orientation discrimination
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 20, 2020
An assisted living facilities management company is being sued for $2 million by a former employee who alleges he was fired due to his sexual orientation. The lawsuit is one of the first to be filed after...
New tool helps senior living operators assess their LGBTQ inclusiveness
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 08, 2020
A first-of-its-kind equality index is moving into Phase 2, providing senior living and other long-term care providers with a self-assessment tool to evaluate how well they are including and welcoming to...
New senior living coalition seeks to be catalyst for diversity, inclusion
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 14, 2022
Three aging services-related organizations have formed a coalition to promote education and a long-term action plan related to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the senior living industry.
$100 million affordable housing project first to serve LGBT seniors, youth
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 03, 2016
The Los Angeles LGBT Center is planning what it says is the country’s first project that will include affordable housing for both older adults and youth.
Senior living CEO, NCAL board member fired over protest-related remark on social media
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 08, 2020
The president and CEO of a not-for-profit independent living and assisted living community has been fired from his job and removed from industry boards following a post from a private social media account...
Judge blocks federal ‘conscience rule’ from going into effect
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 07, 2019
A judge on Wednesday blocked a federal rule that would have allowed healthcare workers and organizations to decline to provide care that conflicted with their religious and moral beliefs or mission. The...