Let them be invisible no longer
Much of the news we cover here at McKnight’s isn’t exactly sexy.
LGBT Seniors
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, August 5
At-a-glance PPE shortages by state and COVID-19 positivity graphic released: AHCA … Uncontrolled hypertension found in a third of stroke survivors … Older LGBTQ adults have high rates of multimorbidity, mental illness, U.S. study finds … Record low global influenza rate likely due to social distancing
Clinical Briefs for Monday, March 9
Cognitive screening recommended for older adults in orthopedic rehab … Prioritize senior living residents in COVID-19-related funding: ASHA … Asthma drug Singulair and generic to get ‘black box’ warning … LGBTQ+ elders are a socially isolated, vulnerable population, asserts the National Academies
Musings of a gay nursing home resident
I am a 70-year-old openly gay male who has been living at Central Island Healthcare in Plainview, NY for five years now. As we move through June, which is Gay Pride Month, I was hoping to share my personal experience as an openly gay nursing home resident.
Protecting the rights of LGBTQ residents in the age of reform
As part of the spirit of Resident Rights, all long-term care facilities have a responsibility to promote fairness and dignity for all residents.
LGBT Americans worry about getting into, living in long-term care
More than 1 million Americans already over 65 identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans, but many in the generation behind them worry that now widely-accepted label may still make it difficult to find long-term care as they age.
Administration to shield health workers who refuse to treat transgender patients
The Trump administration is expected to institute new protections as soon as this week for healthcare workers who refuse to treat transgender patients or perform other types of care to which they morally object.
CMS withdraws proposal to aid same-sex spouses in LTC
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services withdrew a proposed rule in October originally aimed at ensuring rights for married same-sex couples in long-term care facilities.
California governor signs ‘Bill of Rights’ for LGBT long-term care residents
California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) signed a bill into law on Wednesday that provides protections to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents of long-term care facilities.
LGBT residents deserve better: geriatric society
The American Geriatric Society on Wednesday issued a broad policy statement calling for long-term care health professionals to “pioneer” procedures and policies designed to more equitably and fairly treat lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.
