Diversified Healthcare Trust announces personnel changes as it considers next steps in wake of failed merger … Newly formed Senior Living Transformation Company partners with Omega Healthcare Investors...
More news for Thursday, Oct. 27
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2022
Today is final day for McKnight’s Pinnacle Award entries … Older adults living carefree lifestyles twice as likely to end up in long-term care … Investment adviser found guilty in healthcare...
Senior living operator faces first-of-its-kind discrimination claim over housing denial for transgender...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 25, 2021
A senior living community in Maine is facing what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind discrimination claim for denying a room to a 78-year-old woman because she is transgender.
Meet Vassar Byrd, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 07, 2020
Vassar Byrd, CEO of Rose Villa, Portland, OR, is a member of the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.
EEOC aims to strengthen protections for temporary, older and LGBTQ+ workers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 13, 2023
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will increase its focus on protecting people with disabilities, older workers, LGBTQ+ individuals and temporary workers over the next five years, according to...
Feds put ‘conscience rule’ implementation on hold until November
By
John O'Connor
Jul 03, 2019
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will postpone a rule allowing workers to decline performing tasks they find morally objectionable until at least November.
People in the news, Aug. 2
By
Nicole Blanchard
Aug 02, 2022
Appointments, promotions and other news from Epoch Senior Living, Erickson Senior Living, the Florida Senior Living Association, the Gerontological Society of America, Harbor Retirement Associates, LeadingAge...
EEOC, DOL launch program to broaden inclusion strategies, remove hiring barriers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 21, 2022
A new federal initiative, launched by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, is meant to advance equal employment opportunities...
Senior living operator agrees to settle landmark transgender discrimination case
By
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...
Community hosts political talk session for residents
By
Nicole Blanchard
Aug 03, 2022
Inspīr Carnegie Hill is facilitating residents’ continued involvement in civic affairs. Learn more, and read how to submit your photos!