Assisted living has been in the national spotlight because of series in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and a recent hearing held by the US Senate Special Committee on Aging.

• In follow-up to the Congressional hearing, NCAL is asking assisted living residents and families to submit their stories and experiences with assisted living and their caregivers.
• Help us collect positive stories by sharing this link with your community.

Read this NCAL fact check highlighting how assisted living is a safe, high-quality long term care option for America’s seniors and that families and residents are highly satisfied with the quality of care they receive.

Why it matters: Members of the Senate Special Committee on Aging 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.