SAN RAFAEL, CA — Drake Terrace, a Kisco Senior Living community roughly 12 miles north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, has announced in a press release its recognition as a 2024 SAGECare Platinum Credentialed Provider. This accolade highlights Drake Terrace’s commitment to provide exceptional care and support for the senior LGBTQ+ community.
By completing the requisite amount of LGBTQ+ aging training, Drake Terrace joins an elite group of senior-living communities in California and it stands as the only community in Marin County to earn this credential.
“We are incredibly proud of our wonderful staff who go above and beyond for our residents every day,” said Drake Terrace Executive Director Shawn Mooney. “They recognized the value in this training and are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents. Already, we can see the positive impact this training has had on our community. We pride ourselves on creating a space where everyone feels comfortable, cared for and valued.”
SAGECare, a provider of LGBTQ+ aging cultural competency training, educates and guides organizations to better serve LGBTQ+ older adults. To earn the SAGECare Credential, a minimum of 80 percent of Drake Terrace’s management and non-management staff completed training in LGBTQ+ aging cultural competency. This program included education on the unique needs and concerns of LGBTQ+ older adults, ensuring that staff are well-equipped to provide inclusive and respectful care. […]
Click here to view the full piece. This story was originally published by SeniorLiving News on September 4, 2024.
