Share Your Story: Why You Love Your Assisted Living Community and Caregivers

On January 25, 2024, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing, Assisted Living Facilities: Understanding Long-Term Care Options for Older Adults. In follow-up to the hearing, assisted living residents and families have been asked to submit their stories and experiences with assisted living. 

Committee members need to hear directly from residents and their families why they chose assisted living, why they love it, what makes their community a home, and how their care team has become a family. Stories about how assisted living has helped improve quality of life, health outcomes, and supports families are also strongly encouraged. 

Use the gray box on this page to compose your message to committee members:

In the subject line: 

• Please copy and paste the following statement into the subject line: Why I Love My Assisted Living – Response to Senate Aging Committee Hearing

 Addressing the letter:

•  Dear Chairman Casey, Ranking Member Braun, and members of the committee:

In the message body: 

• The more personalized you can make your comments, the better. Use your own circumstances and your own examples to drive home your message. Why did you choose your assisted living community for yourself or a loved one? How has assisted living improved your life/health outcomes? How is your care team like a family? Why do you love your assisted living community?