Tell Our Stories serves as a dedicated megaphone for America’s seniors, their caregivers, and their loved ones.
The Tell Our Stories Platform aims to aggregate and share the bright, positive, and uplifting stories that happen on a daily basis in the lives of America’s seniors.
By sharing your story, you’re helping to counter a persistent public affairs challenge that is often rooted in ageism and keeps older adults and their families from getting the support they deserve. At Tell Our Stories, we’re focused on healthy aging and on the limitless potential of older adults.
Fast Facts about Senior Care in America
Senior care communities provide a sustainable future for our loved ones in need and provide millions of Americans with jobs.
61.2m+
Senior Citizens
There are approximately 61.2 million adults aged 65 or older living in the United States
47k+
Senior Care Communities
There are more than 14,742 skilled nursing facilities and approximately 32,321 senior residential care communities throughout the United States
2m+
People
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) there are approximately 1.24 million senior citizens residing in U.S. nursing communities and more than 820,000 residents in assisted living communities
99%
Struggling to Hire
According to a March 2024 AHCA survey, 99% of nursing homes have open positions, and 46% have had to limit new admissions due to staffing challenges
share your story Who and What
to Capture
Keep people front and center. This project strives to capture the everyday moments that occur in the lives of seniors, their loved ones, and caregivers.
Moments of Connection
Capture stories of residents and staff sharing laughter, heartfelt conversations, or meaningful traditions that strengthen bonds.
Prompt: Describe a time when a resident and staff member shared a laugh or a heartfelt conversation that brightened their day.
Acts of Kindness
Highlight small gestures that make a big difference, like a caregiver going the extra mile or residents supporting each other.
Prompt: Tell us about a small gesture—like helping with a favorite activity or offering comfort—that made a big impact on someone’s life.
Personal Passions and Talents
Showcase hobbies, creative projects, or lifelong skills that bring joy and purpose to residents and staff.
Prompt: Share a story about a resident’s hobby or talent that brought joy to the community, or a staff member who introduced a creative activity.
Celebrating Milestones
Share uplifting stories of birthdays, anniversaries, or recovery achievements that reflect resilience and hope.
Prompt: Highlight a special moment such as a birthday, anniversary, or recovery achievement that reflects resilience and hope.
As the senior population grows at an unprecedented pace, demand for assisted living and nursing care is outpacing the workforce and infrastructure needed to support it. Senior care underpins the nation's health care system, and meeting our obligations to America's seniors and their families depends on investing now in the workforce and partners who sustain it.