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.
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.
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...
Ignore these labor developments at your own risk
By
John O'Connor
Jun 18, 2020
Senior living operators would be well advised to heed two recent developments on the labor-relations front. One is a landmark ruling; the other is a sleeper settlement.
4 ways to communicate inclusivity
By
Ayana King
Jun 15, 2020
When you hear about diversity and inclusion in the workplace — specifically in the aging services industry — what comes to mind? If an uncomfortable knot forms in the pit of your stomach, don’t ignore...
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.
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.
An expensive way to offer career advice
By
John O'Connor
Nov 07, 2019
Having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day? John Saracino probably has you beat.
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.
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...