Dynamically Created - Personalized Stories for Senior Wellness

The Challenge: By 2030, over 1.4 billion people worldwide will be over 60. Families everywhere will be navigating the realities of aging—how to stay connected, preserve meaning, and have the often-hard conversations about safety, routines, and legacy—without adding stress or conflict.

The Research: Across psychology, communication, and behavioral science, one insight is consistent: stories matter. Personalized narratives help older adults feel seen and valued, and they give families a safe, engaging way to share experiences, memories, and future hopes. Storytelling is proven to build connection, belonging, and resilience.

Our Solution: SilverBeacon creates dynamic, personalized stories with—and for—seniors and their families. These aren’t clinical interventions. They are tools for connection: fictional tales that spark imagination, legacy vignettes that preserve meaning, and “conversation-starter stories” that ease family discussions about change and safety. All designed to honor privacy, avoid PHI, and reduce friction between loved ones.

Our Vision: To be the trusted leader in narrative-based senior well-being— bring enjoyment to seniors, bring families and communities closer through stories that celebrate life, bridge generations, and create dignity in aging.

My Belief - Why This Idea: I’ve spent my career helping people engage, learn, and change. Stories have always been the catalyst—whether in boardrooms, classrooms, or personal journeys. After writing two books on how narratives drive human engagement, I realized that as my own parents, in-laws, and friends aged, stories could serve an even deeper role: supporting their emotional, cognitive, and spiritual well-being while giving families a powerful way to connect. SilverBeacon is the expression of that belief.

For any questions or inquiries Contact

Bernard J. Putz, Ph.D.

Founder/CEO