Commission to look at improving assisted living for LGBTQ+ older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 24, 2022
A newly formed commission will study and advise the Illinois government on how to improve assisted living and other services for LGBTQ older adults in the state.
Business briefs, Aug. 19
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 19, 2022
Evaluate, adapt policies to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ residents, attorneys say … CCRC Chapter 11 bankruptcy saga heats up … LeadingAge PA launches “Careers to Love PA” campaign … Home health...
More news for Friday, July 1
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 01, 2022
Texas senior living communities eligible for $46 million in workforce development grants … AARP invests $3.4 million in 260 community improvement projects geared toward older adults … Older adult accelerator...
More news for Thursday, June 23
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 23, 2022
National Assisted Living Week 2022 theme is ‘Joyful Moments’ … Costs, demand for housing rise with aging population … Addressing LGBTQIA+ challenges for older adults goal of legislation
More news for Wednesday, May 4
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 04, 2022
Occupancy trends up after omicron slump: Omega … AHCA / NCAL launches Diversity Executive Leadership Program … How to support older adults related to gun ownership decisions, suicide prevention …...
EEOC, DOL launch program to broaden inclusion strategies, remove hiring barriers
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 21, 2022
A new federal initiative, launched by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, is meant to advance equal employment opportunities...
More news for Monday, Dec. 13
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 13, 2021
Missouri latest state to introduce essential caregiver bill … Assisted living communities may offer promising future for older adults with serious mental illness: paper … LGBTQ advocates launch consumer...
More news for Monday, June 28
Jun 28, 2021
DA reverses plans to seek death penalty for alleged senior living serial killer … FDA grants breakthrough therapy designation to donanemab and lecanemab for Alzheimer’s … Vapors from alcohol-based...
‘Put some meat on the bone’ to create meaningful diversity programs
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 21, 2021
Effective diversity, equity and inclusion in programs must do more than talk about workplace fairness or train employees about bias; they also must work to actively counter discrimination and promote representation.
Biden administration official calls for more coordinated approach to home- and community-based services
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 06, 2021
A whole government approach is needed to bring home- and community-based services (HCBS) equitably to seniors and the disabled, a top adviser to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday.