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Comment on Gay Friendly Assisted Living by Liz

Liz — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:57:29 +0000

As an operator of assisted living facilities and nursing homes for many years now, I look forward to the day that the right people come together to make my goal of opening my own gay and lesbian CCRC come together. In the past ten years, I have noticed an increasing trend of gay and lesbian couples serving as the primary caregivers for many residents in my care. I have felt blessed to be able to offer these couples a loving and supportive environment in which they can collaborate in the care of their loved one, but every experience with gay couples in my facilities reminds me that I would never want to live in a traditional setting during the most vulnerable period of my life. I agree with #EasyALF — the storm is brewing for this central Florida native…

Comment on Gay Friendly Assisted Living by dennis jones

dennis jones — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:08:54 +0000

hello, i was reading all the comments here and i agree with everyone, the growing of the elder is on the rise and needing places to stay and be cared for, there family is unable to care for them and they look for somewhere they can put there loved one,,, and this is not easy, now on the other hand if there loved one is gay it is even harder to find a place for them to be happy and live out there life style…i think when you get older you should be able to live out your life the way you are comfortable with… i know all of this, i am a nurse that works for an assisted living home and have been a director for one,,, and yes we have a few gay members there but can not be who they are for fear of the comments from the other residents and staff,, i my self would love to have a nice warm inviting assisted home for the alternative life style.. let them live there last days out being happy and comfortable who they are,,,would love to work with someone that is interested in starting one up,, i live in the pensacola area and yes we have alot of gays here,, and i am sure if we had a open gay assisted home here we could pull in alot of the population that is gay,,well this is just my thoughts…. thanks for reading this,,,,, dennis

Comment on Gay Friendly Assisted Living by EasyALF

EasyALF — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:53:55 +0000

When it comes to Assisted Living Facilities you need to look at the demographics for the area. Take the Tampa Bay Florida for example, lots of retirees, and a growing gay population. I’m sure I don’t have to point this out unless you’re reading this at 3 AM, but the two combine to form a niche market. Add Florida crummy real estate market and you have the perfect storm for a G & L ALF.

Comment on Assisted Living Facility Videos by Magnolia Assisted Living

Magnolia Assisted Living — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:43:30 +0000

A video is a good idea! Magnolia Assisted Living is under construction in Gonzales, Louisiana. Currently we have a photo gallery tour with renderings of the facility on our website, but once the facility is complete, we will be sure to consider creating a video.

Comment on Gay Friendly Assisted Living by Tim Salyer

Tim Salyer — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:50:17 +0000

I have been toying with the idea of opening gay assisted living centers perhaps in the Midwest or South. I have degrees in both interior design and real estate and spent 6 years caring for an elderly person in my home, so I have some first hand experience with the challenges of aging. I would very much be intersted in hearing from anyone with any insight into this business. I would want the facility to be open and easy and safe, where gay people can be free to be themselves and enjoy life.
Obviuosly, a huge undertaking for anyone, so I would like to hear from anyone who has expereince with these type of facilties.

Comment on Greater Los Angeles Area Assisted Living Facilities by Lucinda Young

Lucinda Young — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:15:42 +0000

I am looking for assisted living facilities in the Los Angeles area; particularly the San Gabriel Valley. I am seeking employment opportunities at these facilities.

Thank you

Comment on Gay Friendly Assisted Living by b-k

b-k — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:06:57 +0000

i am moving to florida this week and would like to discuss opportunities with the gay friendly assisted living facilities that you discuss. i have some ideas and would like to pitch them….

Comment on Gay Friendly Assisted Living by Mark

Mark — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:55:27 +0000

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Comment on Sliver Sneakers in your town? by Dorothy Link

Dorothy Link — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:01:27 +0000

Where is a silver sneakers class in Naples, FL other than at the YMCA?

Comment on Thank you to Melissa for flagging a site by Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:18:07 +0000

No problem. Glad to help.