Several ways exist to increase your organization’s LGBT cultural competency
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 18, 2018
Senior living communities can express or strengthen their support for issues of importance to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults through training and other means. A new ad will be a conversation...
Long-Term Care Equality Index proceeds to next phase
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 09, 2019
Now is the time to allay fears and leave no doubt in the minds of current and prospective LGBTQ residents that they will be treated well.
Diversity, equity, inclusion success will be driven by residents, staff
By
Anthony Argondizza
Nov 14, 2022
I believe the only way our DEI initiative will be effective is if it is guided by the dynamic voices of our residents and employees.
Stepping up to provide person-centered care to LGBT seniors
By
Mary Beth Mohn
Dec 02, 2019
Aging services organizations still have a long way to go in addressing the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults. Thankfully, many resources exist to help.
Strategic grant initiatives: How to elevate diversity and inclusion in senior living communities
By
Diane Massey
May 13, 2024
A feeling of belonging should define every resident’s experience in a senior living community, and it helps with recruiting and retaining staff members, too. Here are four steps to making that happen.
Rural LGBTQ+ elders deserve our support
By
Michael Adams
Dec 12, 2022
LGBTQ+ elders living in rural areas deserve to be supported and cared for as they age.
Senior living must be truly inclusive to reflect its mission
By
Vassar Byrd
Feb 11, 2019
A recent court case decision takes aim at the heart of senior living, which is about connection, meaning and relationships.
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...