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CNA seeks $2 million from senior living company for alleged sexual orientation discrimination
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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...
‘Coiled spring’ of senior living expanding sector momentum: Welltower
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 12, 2022
The “coiled spring” of senior living is starting to expand, with growth driven by higher rental rates, increasing occupancy and improving margins, according to Welltower executives.
SAGE virtual symposium highlights challenges, solutions for LGBT senior housing
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 14, 2020
SAGE is going virtual this year with its elder housing symposium, offering workshops and learning sessions highlighting the challenges faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults.
New law outlines LGBTQI resident rights, staff training requirements for senior living providers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 05, 2021
Staff members of senior living and other long-term care providers who receive state funding will be required to honor resident rights and complete cultural competency training focused on sexual orientation...
More news for Monday, Feb. 28
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 28, 2022
Synergy Senior Dining & Hospitality Conference set for April 18 to 20 … Updated flyer lays out resident, owner rights in HUD physical property inspections … Solvere Living partners with Patriot Angels...
Also in the news for Wednesday, Aug. 19
Aug 19, 2020
Texas publishes Phase 1 COVID-19 visitation requirements for assisted living communities … U.S. judge blocks Trump administration rule that would strip protections for LGBT individuals facing healthcare...
More news for Thursday, July 15
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 15, 2021
New PHI report outlines 47 federal priorities to improve the direct care workforce … High housing costs compound struggle for low-wage direct care workers during pandemic: NLIHC report … OSHA extends...
More news for Thursday, June 23
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 23, 2022
National Assisted Living Week 2022 theme is ‘Joyful Moments’ … Costs, demand for housing rise with aging population … Addressing LGBTQIA+ challenges for older adults goal of legislation
Research informs efforts to combat depression, loneliness in older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 20, 2022
As more evidence pours in confirming that rates of depression and loneliness increased among older adults during the pandemic, researchers are calling for more coordinated and effective interventions.