First-ever survey of LGBTQIA+ older adults cheered by senior living provider groups
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 29, 2024
A planned first-ever statewide survey of LGBTQIA+ older adults in California is drawing cheers from senior living industry advocates.
Meet Cindy Baier, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 24, 2020
Cindy Baier, president and CEO of Brookdale Senior Living, is a member of the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.
New National Senior Campuses chair plans to focus on diversity, technology, civic issues
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 29, 2019
Increasing diversity among residents and staff, upgrading technology and collaborating on civic issues with residents of the greater community are the main goals that Michelle Bohreer has identified for...
9 steps to strengthen age diversity and inclusion in the workplace
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 10, 2020
As senior living organizations work to become more diverse, a new survey shares encouraging news about multigenerational workforces and anti-ageism efforts among various types of employers around the world....
15 best ‘LGBT-friendly’ senior housing communities named
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 06, 2017
California and Florida dominate a new list of the top 15 senior housing communities deemed welcoming to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals.
Moving toward gender equality
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 22, 2019
I’m pulling for a day when instruments such as the Gender Equality Index won’t be needed, because equality will be something that serves as an assumed basis from which other actions stem. Until that...
Employees sue senior living operator for libel, slander after wildfire evacuation
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 08, 2019
Four former employees and a current employee of Oakmont Senior Living are suing the Windsor, CA-based operator, saying they “sustained severe injuries” to their personal and professional reputations...
Deciding whether to ditch the dye? Leaders share do’s for your ’do
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 12, 2022
Two senior living leaders share tips for those considering whether to stop dyeing their hair and “go gray.”
New Enlivant CEO seeks to build on strong foundation
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 31, 2021
Dan Guill officially becomes CEO of Enlivant tomorrow. In this exclusive interview, he talks about his short-term and long-term goals, COVID-19 vaccination mandates, succession planning, the importance...
Exclusive interview: CLC CEO discusses how the senior living industry needs to change
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 16, 2021
Jill Vitale-Aussem became president and CEO of Christian Living Communities in November after almost three years at The Eden Alternative, where she held the same titles. But she previously had spent approximately...