Senior living community cited in first-of-its-kind transgender discrimination case
By
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.
Discrimination lawsuit brought against CCRC by lesbian couple is dismissed
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 18, 2019
A federal judge Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit against a Missouri continuing care retirement community that had been accused of discriminating against a lesbian couple by not allowing them to live there,...
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.
‘Whole rule must go’ — third judge tosses ‘conscience rule’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 20, 2019
A third judge has ruled for plaintiffs challenging a federal rule that would have allowed individual healthcare workers as well as healthcare organizations to decline to provide care that conflicted with...
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.
CNA seeks $2 million from senior living company for alleged sexual orientation discrimination
By
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...
Judge blocks federal ‘conscience rule’ from going into effect
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 07, 2019
A judge on Wednesday blocked a federal rule that would have allowed healthcare workers and organizations to decline to provide care that conflicted with their religious and moral beliefs or mission. The...
‘Coiled spring’ of senior living expanding sector momentum: Welltower
By
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.
Big senior living stories of 2019
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 23, 2019
Here’s a look at some of the news that occupied many minds in senior living over the past year.
‘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.