Send a Letter to the Editor
Letters to the editor are written by the public and published in newspapers. They are often opinion pieces that cover a current issue to provide perspective outside the newsroom. Letters to the editor are persuasive and informative in the same way as a standard essay, to provide others an insight into the issues or challenges discussed.
The ongoing staffing shortage, heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic, has resulted in hundreds of facilities closing across the country, limiting access to care for seniors. Investing in frontline caregivers and facility staff while limiting the workforce crisis will ultimately protect seniors’ access to care nationwide.
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Messaging Best Practices
- Keep the letter clear on your call to action
- Make sure the letter is concise
- Use your own words
- Ask for action on the issue
- Use resources to state facts