75 percent of LGBTQ+ older adults concerned about social support as they age: study
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 15, 2024
Seventy-five percent of older adults who identify as LGBTQ+ are concerned about having enough support from family and friends as they get older, according to a study by AARP
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.
LGBTQ seniors get 24/7 support from new wellness app
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 29, 2024
Two organizations have partnered on a mental wellness app that provides 24/7 support services to seniors in the LGBTQ community.
First-ever survey of LGBTQIA+ older adults cheered by senior living provider groups
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 29, 2024
A planned first-ever statewide survey of LGBTQIA+ older adults in California is drawing cheers from senior living industry advocates.
NY latest to adopt LGBTQ+ Bill of Rights for long-term care residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 04, 2023
New York has become the latest state to adopt legislation establishing a bill of rights for LGBTQ+ residents of long-term care facilities.
Assisted living oversight, certification strengthened by bill
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 06, 2024
Under a wide-ranging reform bill, assisted living communities in Massachusetts would offer basic health services and face additional oversight, which one senior living provider said will ensure high quality...
Improving assisted living quality one opportunity for National Plan on Aging, group says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 05, 2024
Improving the quality of assisted living communities and nursing facilities, and increasing affordability and expanding coverage of long-term services and supports, are among the opportunities a National...
More news for Monday, Aug. 19
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 19, 2024
Sonida Senior Living to expand footprint via $103 million purchase of 8-community portfolio … AMDA–PALTC changes name to PALTmed to represent diverse membership … $646 million investment will...
Business briefs, Aug. 19
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 19, 2024
Kisco’s Drake Terrace recognized as SAGECare platinum credentialed provider … Bill would raise asset limits for older Medicaid beneficiaries in New Jersey … Senior living partnership births hospice...
Policies needed to improve direct care workers’ financial situation: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 05, 2024
Low wages and high poverty rates for direct care workers sound the alarm for policy efforts to improve conditions in nearly every state, according to a new report from PHI.