Senior living operators must do much more than pay lip service to social causes if they hope to improve their operating models to be more inclusive for gay and trans older adults and workers.
Despite some progress in visibility and acceptance made in recent years, gay and trans people living in the U.S. still face a wall of adversity that takes multiple forms. At the same time, companies across the U.S. are retreating on diversity, equity and inclusion promises amid bad-faith backlash campaigns against DEI, and lawmakers are
For LGBTQ+ people living in America in 2024, the road ahead will include many unique challenges. And senior living operators must be open and sensitive to those challenges – and more importantly, ready to take real action – if they hope to bring about true inclusion into their communities and workforces. Simply put, affirming words are not enough in 2024.
That said, some senior living operators and owners are stepping up to go beyond performative solidarity and increase inclusivity within their communities. This includes rewriting and updating anti-discrimination policies, seeking independent accreditation around workforce training and inclusivity, along with cultivating a workplace culture that allows LGBTQ staff and residents to feel represented and supported. […]
Click here to view the full piece. This story was originally published by Senior Housing News on November 20, 2024.
