October was LGBTQ History Month, and it gave those of us who work at Bayview a chance to reflect on the changes we’ve seen at this senior living community over the years.
When I first started working at Bayview back in 2001, one would have thought we had no LGBTQ+ residents living among us, be it in independent living, assisted living, or skilled nursing (we had no dedicated Memory Care unit back then). Those of us that worked here slowly learned over time that in fact we had several LGBTQ+ residents, but none of them would have shared that with the general community. Some residents would share with me in whispered tones, after they felt they could trust that it wouldn’t get back to anyone. […]
Click here to read the full piece. This story was originally published by Queen Anne & Magnolia News on November 1, 2023.
