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Promoting a Long, Healthy Life

It's what all of us want. But getting there can be full of obstacles.

  • 133 million Americans have a chronic condition like heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, or cancer.
  • Every 35 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall.
  • One in five older adults is caught in the grips of depression, anxiety, or substance abuse.

We help older adults live healthier longer.

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Building a Secure Retirement

We call them the "golden years." But for too many, old age is tarnished by economic hardship.

  • Nearly 7.1 million Americans aged 65+ live in poverty.
  • A third of retired older adults rely on Social Security for more than 90% of income.
  • The unemployment rate for mature workers hit an all-time high this year of 6.7%.

We help older adults find benefits and jobs to improve their lives.

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Aging Well at Home

Where do you want to spend the rest of your life? More than 90% say in their own homes. Too often, that's easier said than done.

  • Every day, 10 million Americans need help with tasks like eating, dressing, and bathing.
  • More than 13 million older adults could pay for help - but their money is tied up in their homes.
  • Each year, up to 5 million older adults are the victims of elder abuse.

We help older adults age with dignity in their own homes.

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Helping Aging Services Work Better

Get ready for the "age wave." The largest generation in history—the boomers—is on the doorstep of retirement. Are we ready?

  • By 2050, 20% of America's population will be over age 65.
  • Crunched by the recession, states are facing 10% cuts in services to older adults.

We help organizations serve older adults today—and prepare for tomorrow.

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Ways To Help

Straight Talk for Seniors on Health Reform

Want the facts about health reform and older adults? Find them here.

 

Let's Improve the Older Americans Act! 
Visit our new site to post and vote on the best ideas for reauthorization.

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Most Seniors Misinformed, Unaware of Key Provisions of the Affordable Care Act

A national survey of adults aged 65 and older for NCOA finds that most seniors are still confused or unaware of important aspects of health reform, or the Affordable Care Act, including its impact on their own Medicare coverage.

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For Older Adults

  • How Much Do You Know about Health Reform?
    Take our quiz and get the facts.

  • Find a Job in Your Community
    Explore our mature worker programs.

  • Explore Options to Stay Home Longer
    Call to schedule one-on-one reverse mortgage counseling.

  • Find Benefits to Help Make Ends Meet
    See if you qualify for benefits to help pay for health care, food, energy, and more.
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