National Assisted Living Week’s "Inspiring Generations"
By Lisa Foss Olson | August 16, 2024 | Assisted living providers
National Assisted Living Week® (NALW) is just a few weeks away—September 8–14, 2024. Established by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in 1995, National Assisted Living Week® provides a unique opportunity for residents, their loved ones, staff, volunteers, and the surrounding communities to recognize the role of assisted living in caring for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The annual observance encourages assisted living communities around the country to offer a variety of events and activities to celebrate the individuals they serve, as well as to help educate members of the public about this distinctive aspect of long-term care.
NALW begins on Grandparents’ Day, making it the perfect opportunity to kick off the week with a special celebration that brings together multiple generations! Invite residents’ grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other family members—as well as staff and their family members—to a party.
Want more ideas? Find more ideas on how to celebrate and commemorate NALW in a meaningful way in
NCAL's planning guide.
We are happy to attend any event if we can—please send notice of events to Lisa. We would also love to share your celebrations on the Association’s social media—send your photos/videos to
Lisa at the Association.
Lisa Foss Olson | Director of Public Relations & Communications |
lolson@careproviders.org | 952-851-2483