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...
New list ranks Florida as best state for retirement, Alaska as worst
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 22, 2022
Senior living companies operating in Florida may be buoyed by Bankrate’s new rankings of the best and worst states for retirement in 2022.
Senior living community cited in first-of-its-kind transgender discrimination case
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 16, 2022
A Maine senior living community discriminated against a transgender woman in refusing her a room due to her sexual orientation, according to the state’s human rights panel.
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...
Federal bill would provide $32.5 million for states to create master plans for aging
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 01, 2024
A proposed nationwide grant program aims to give states up to $32.5 million collectively to develop master plans for aging to support the “massive demographic shift” that will, for the first time,...
Mental wellness program leads to increased productivity
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 26, 2023
A partnership providing a new wellness benefit to employees has led to increased productivity for one senior living provider.
‘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.
Higher vitality means healthier residents, more productive workforce: report
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2022
Individuals with higher vitality experience a wide range of benefits, from better mental and physical health to higher job satisfaction and performance, and those aged 65 to 75 have higher levels of vitality...
Proposal would increase funding, training for affordable senior housing service coordinators
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 11, 2023
A new bill intended to expand and improve service coordination programs in affordable housing was introduced this week, adding a potential funding mechanism for tax credit-financed housing.
New online tool calls out best, worst states for caregiver policies, support
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 12, 2023
The top five states for direct care workers are Washington (No. 1), Rhode Island, Washington, DC, Maine and New Jersey, whereas the states with the “most opportunity for improvement” are Texas (No....