In my letters to you, I usually tell the stories of how your fellow members are working hard to create the future of aging services. Today is different. This letter is about how an organization like yours is living, and telling, their story in a new way.

Eliza Bryant Village began in 1896 as the first nursing home for Cleveland’s African-American seniors. Today, the organizations continue to live that mission under the leadership of their CEO Harvey Shankman. He and his dedicated staff work hard to ensure that residents like Mary Lou Williams can enjoy her daily walk and the “good food” in the dining room.  But there I go storytelling again. Watch and hear from Mary Lou herself. Take seven minutes out of your day and YouTube with Harvey.

In our increasingly complex media world, YouTube is a fantastic way for your organization to tell how you live your story.  Let me know if you're sharing your own “YouTube story”.  

William L. Minnix, Jr., D.Min.
AAHSA President and CEO