Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Inspīr Senior Living Celebrates Pride Month With Community, Culture, And Commitment To Inclusion


(MENAFN- PR Newswire) The event was thoughtfully curated by the Resident Experience team as part of the Inspīr Impact Alliance initiative, our program dedicated to advancing inclusion, cultural engagement, and social impact. Guests enjoyed artfully presented, rainbow-inspired culinary offerings, a range of immersive experiences including acts of civic engagement and expressive art, and live entertainment. More than a celebration, the gathering served as a vibrant expression of Inspīr's ongoing commitment to creating spaces where all older adults, including LGBTQ+ residents, can live fully, freely, and authentically.

"This celebration was a visible reminder that we are accepted, celebrated, and cared for here," said one resident, who identifies as gay. "I don't have to leave any part of myself at the door. At this stage of life, that kind of recognition means everything."

Inspīr's Pride event also highlighted partnerships that make civic impact a daily reality. The Impact Alliance – one of the community's core program pillars – fosters meaningful collaborations between residents and local organizations. Through volunteering, intergenerational mentorship, and civic engagement, the program encourages continued purpose and community connection.

"We believe that aging should never mean the end of self-expression or purpose," said Olivia Horseman, Director of Resident Experience at Inspīr Embassy Row. "At Inspīr, no one has to choose between being safe and being seen. Our goal is to create a culture where inclusion is not a box we check, but a way of life-one that reflects the identities, experiences, and passions of the residents who call Inspīr home."

As part of its dedication to inclusive aging, Inspīr is proudly SAGECare Platinum Certified-the highest level of designation recognizing senior living providers for excellence in LGBTQ+ cultural competency. This certification reflects our full commitment to inclusion, with every associate completing specialized training and participating in ongoing annual in-services to ensure compassionate, culturally responsive care for all residents.

Inspīr's inclusive approach is built into the blueprint of its person-centered model of care. Through intellectual programming, thoughtful engagement, and continuous education opportunities, the community empowers residents to remain socially connected, civically involved, and proud of who they are – at every age and every stage.

For more information about Inspīr Embassy Row's inclusive programs, please visit . For more information on residency, please contact Laurie Thomas, Executive Director of Leasing, at (202) 293-2100.

About Inspīr
Inspīr Modern Senior Living is a brand under Maplewood Senior Living focused on offering luxury senior living residences in major metropolitan or destination locations. The Inspīr brand is the convergence of luxury accommodations, exceptional hospitality, cutting-edge technology, whole-person wellness and best-in-class care. Inspīr's first community was built in Manhattan's Upper East Side and its second is in Washington D.C.'s prestigious Embassy Row neighborhood. For more information, please visit or call (202) 293-2100.

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SOURCE Maplewood Senior Living

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