Most long-term care communities lack equity, inclusion policies, national LGBTQ benchmarking tool finds
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 30, 2021
Despite significant progress, LGBTQ older adults lack basic legal protections, including equity and inclusion protections in long-term care communities, according to a new national benchmarking tool.
More news for Monday, June 28
Jun 28, 2021
DA reverses plans to seek death penalty for alleged senior living serial killer … FDA grants breakthrough therapy designation to donanemab and lecanemab for Alzheimer’s … Vapors from alcohol-based...
Continuing care at home program earns LGBT cultural competency credential
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Jun 14, 2021
Springpoint Choice, of Plainsboro Township, NJ, a continuing care at home program, honors Pride Month year-round, not just in June.
Hospice and palliative care falling short in Black community
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 07, 2021
Racial disparities plaguing the healthcare community are spilling over into the hospice and palliative care segments.
Home Care briefs for Thursday, May 27
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 27, 2021
The Justice Department announces criminal charges in multiple COVID-19-related healthcare fraud schemes … NYU Langone Health launches at-home virtual brain stimulation program … New partnership in...
‘Put some meat on the bone’ to create meaningful diversity programs
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 21, 2021
Effective diversity, equity and inclusion in programs must do more than talk about workplace fairness or train employees about bias; they also must work to actively counter discrimination and promote representation.
Actions & Transactions, May 21
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 21, 2021
Veterans home project adds $269M skilled nursing facility … Sacramento City Council approves increased funding for affordable senior housing community … . Monarch Development plans affordable senior...
Biden administration official calls for more coordinated approach to home- and community-based services
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 06, 2021
A whole government approach is needed to bring home- and community-based services (HCBS) equitably to seniors and the disabled, a top adviser to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday.
Actions & Transactions, April 29
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 29, 2021
Greystone provides $29.9M HUD-insured loan to refinance 174-unit affordable senior housing property in Pomona, CA … Houston’s Montrose Center opens $26.5M LGBTQ-affirming affordable senior housing...
New law outlines LGBTQI resident rights, staff training requirements for senior living providers
By
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...