NEW
YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspīr
Carnegie Hill, a luxury senior living community located on
Manhattan's Upper East Side,
proudly announces its recognition as a 2023 SAGECare Platinum
Credentialed Provider. The achievement demonstrates the brand's
ongoing commitment to exceptional care and support for the senior
LGBTQ+ community.
To earn this credential, a minimum of 80% of Inspīr's management
and non-management staff completed training in LGBTQ+ aging
cultural competency. The program encompassed education on
historical and contemporary LGBTQ+ struggles, proper use of
terminology pertaining to sexual orientation and gender identity,
and strategies to address distinctive challenges faced by this
demographic. The significance of this training is underscored by a
2022 survey conducted by AARP, revealing that 85% of older LGBTQ
individuals expressed concerns about discrimination.
"We take great pride in our exceptional staff, who recognize the
value of this specialized training in providing the highest quality
care to our residents, and completed the training well ahead of our
projections," said Jill McGroarty,
Vice President of Human Resources at Maplewood Senior Living. At
this time, Inspīr is one of only two luxury senior living
communities in New York City to
earn a SAGECare Platinum Certification. Inspīr also plans to seek
certification at their second location in Washington, D.C., set to open in late 2024,
implementing the training into the onboarding process for all new
hires.
At Inspīr, resident life is grounded in nine core elements; one
of which is belonging. Inspīr frequently hosts programming that
celebrates the causes and identities that hold significance for its
residents. Notable guests have included Marti Cummings, a non-binary political activist
and candidate for New York City Council; Sutton Lee Seymour and Evita Loca, two of NYC's
premier drag queens; and Jim
Obergefell, plaintiff in the landmark marriage equality case
Obergefell v. Hodges, who will visit Inspīr Carnegie Hill
this October. The attainment of the SAGECare Platinum Credential
serves as yet another emblem of Inspīr's commitment to fostering an
inclusive residence, workplace, and community.
"Armed with this training, we can better understand and cater to
the distinct needs of LGBTQ+ elders through an enlightened and
compassionate lens," said Evan
Rossi, Director of Resident Experience at Inspīr Carnegie
Hill. "By seamlessly integrating gender identity and sexual
orientation into our care plans, we curate personalized services
that champion physical, emotional, and social well-being for all
residents."
Nicholas Watson, Managing
Director for SAGECare commented, "SAGECare is proud to partner with
organizations like Inspīr Carnegie Hill that prioritize diversity,
equity, and inclusion in senior care. This Platinum credential
signifies their dedication to providing exceptional care and
support to all residents, regardless of their sexual orientation or
gender identity. We commend their efforts and look forward to
continuing our collaboration in creating safe and inclusive spaces
for seniors."
SAGECare is a division of SAGE, the country's largest and oldest
non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+
older adults. SAGECare provides LGBTQ+ competency training and
consulting on LGBTQ+ aging issues to service providers.
About Inspīr
Inspīr is a new, luxury senior living
brand offering a different approach to living for discerning older
adults in urban markets. The new brand represents the convergence
of luxury accommodations, exceptional hospitality, cutting-edge
technology, whole-person wellness and world-class care. The brand's
flagship senior living residence, Inspīr Carnegie Hill, is located
at 1802 Second Avenue at 93rd Street, in the heart of New York City's Upper East Side. Inspīr
Carnegie Hill boasts a masterfully designed building with
state-of-the-art technology and 215 private apartments customized
to fit the needs of an aging population. The community offers
assisted living, memory care and enhanced care options. Inspīr is
developed by Maplewood Senior Living, in partnership with Omega
Healthcare Investors, Inc. (NYSE: OHI). For more information,
please call 646-978-9040 or visit inspirseniorliving.com.
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