As LGBTQ+ population increases in senior living, so must provider inclusivity actions
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 08, 2024
LGBTQ+ older adults are one of the fastest emerging populations in senior living, presenting both opportunities and challenges for providers, according to a legal expert.
Honorees shine at sixth annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction event
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 15, 2024
Senior living, skilled nursing and home care representatives celebrated the accomplishments of many during the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum ceremony Tuesday at the JW Marriott...
In DEIB initiatives, senior living must shift focus to fostering inclusive environments, survey finds
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 18, 2024
A significant number of senior living companies have implemented diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging programs in the past year, indicating that more owners and operators are “leaning in” to...
CCRC operator ups its green community game with culinary initiatives
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 04, 2023
A Maryland-based continuing care retirement / life plan community operator is moving its green initiatives into the kitchen in an effort to reduce food waste and lower its carbon footprint.
Women now lead the way at 92 percent of Kendal affiliates
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 07, 2023
On the heels of Women’s Equality Day, Aug. 26, one not-for-profit senior living organization is celebrating setting a new standard in leadership in senior living with women heading 11 of its 12 communities.
NIC senior housing certificate program seeks status as professional qualification credential
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 23, 2023
A first-of-its-kind professional certification program for finance and investment professionals is being launched to meet the expected increased demand for an industry on the cusp of accepting its largest...
Senior living DEI, hiring practices could face challenges in wake of Supreme Court affirmative action...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 27, 2023
Although a recent Supreme Court ruling addressing the use of race in college admissions did not directly address employers, the decision likely will bring challenges to certain diversity, equity and inclusion...
More news for Thursday, July 27
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 27, 2023
Senior living marketing agency Attane abruptly closes, victim of industry’s slow pandemic rebound … Older adults who identify as sexual, gender minorities see disproportionate age-related decline...
‘World’s greenest’ assisted living community named among nation’s top 10 developments
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 19, 2023
A Seattle assisted living community is one of 10 developments — and the only senior living development — to be recognized for its overall excellence in design by real estate development and land use...