HUD now interprets Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 12, 2021
Elder advocacy organizations said Thursday that they welcomed an announcement by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that it now interprets the Fair Housing Act to bar discrimination on...
Business briefs for Tuesday, Jan. 19
Jan 19, 2021
Long-term care vaccinations hit 1 million mark; on target for March 1 completion … Price increases amid COVID-19 outstripping recent 1.3% cost of living adjustment boost for seniors … Pennsylvania...
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.
Business briefs for Thursday, Nov. 19
Nov 19, 2020
LGBT Elder Advocacy Group SAGE urges court to halt implementation of executive order banning speech about systemic racism, sexism and implicit bias … Medline announces plans to manufacture face masks...
People in the news, Nov. 17
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 17, 2020
Appointments, promotions and news at Capital Senior Living, Ingleside, Healthcare Management Partners, LeadingAge DC, LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware, Ohio Living, Retirement Unlimited, Sabra Health Care...
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.
Business briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 9
Sep 09, 2020
Focus on whole-person wellness key in seniors housing design: study … Presbyterian SeniorCare Network planning $35M LGBTQ-friendly seniors housing community near Pittsburgh … Watermark Retirement opens...
Also in the news for Wednesday, Aug. 19
Aug 19, 2020
Texas publishes Phase 1 COVID-19 visitation requirements for assisted living communities … U.S. judge blocks Trump administration rule that would strip protections for LGBT individuals facing healthcare...
Coalition of state attorneys general sue HHS over rollback on LGBT protections
By
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...
New book can help you welcome LGBT residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 27, 2020
Tim R. Johnston, Ph.D., senior director of national projects for LGBT elder advocacy organization SAGE, spent a year and a half working on his new book, “Welcoming LGBT Residents: A Practical Guide for...