As LGBTQ+ population increases in senior living, so must provider inclusivity actions
By
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.
Still a long way to go in integrating DEI into long-term care culture, NCAL director says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 27, 2022
Integrating diversity, equity and inclusion into a long-term care company culture is a journey, and that journey still has a long way to go, according to National Center for Assisted Living Executive Director...
Senior living CEOs part of group of 2,000 committing to workplace diversity, inclusion
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 21, 2021
Argentum pledged Thursday to create and implement diversity and inclusion programs in its organization, joining a CEO-led initiative that includes other senior living providers and associated companies...
Indictment comes for attempted arson of Jewish-sponsored assisted living community
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 29, 2020
A Massachusetts man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with an attempted arson at a Jewish-sponsored assisted living community in April.
Senior living affected as LGBT individuals get protection on the job but not for healthcare
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 16, 2020
Senior living organizations are applauding Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that existing federal law forbids job discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation of transgender status.
Senior living and care industry leaders speak out against racial inequity in COVID-19 pandemic, society
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 05, 2020
Senior living and care industry representatives are speaking out against racial inequity in response to rising protests across the country following the death of George Floyd and data on COVID-19 cases...