Coalition of state attorneys general sue HHS over rollback on LGBT protections
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 28, 2020
A coalition of 23 state attorneys general are suing the Trump administration over a new rule they say allows healthcare discrimination targeting LGBTQ+ individuals, including those living in residential...
Take stock of LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination practices, attorneys advise
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 19, 2022
Treating residents as individuals, training staff members and having the appropriate policies and procedures in place are key takeaways for senior living communities and other long-term care facilities...
The leader of a St. Louis continuing care retirement community said Thursday that he is pleased that a federal sex discrimination suit against the community has been resolved.
More news for Thursday, Oct. 27
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2022
Today is final day for McKnight’s Pinnacle Award entries … Older adults living carefree lifestyles twice as likely to end up in long-term care … Investment adviser found guilty in healthcare...
Senior living operator faces first-of-its-kind discrimination claim over housing denial for transgender...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 25, 2021
A senior living community in Maine is facing what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind discrimination claim for denying a room to a 78-year-old woman because she is transgender.
Senior living operator agrees to settle landmark transgender discrimination case
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 15, 2022
A Maine senior living operator will adopt a comprehensive nondiscrimination policy and provide cultural competency training to staff members under the terms of a settlement in the first known discrimination...
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.
‘Never too late’ for senior living providers to help residents reduce Alzheimer’s risk: report
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 18, 2023
It’s “never too early, never too late” for senior living providers to help residents reduce their risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease, suggests the World Alzheimer Report 2023.
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...