• A manual and CD based on the standards developed by the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC).   - Item No. NI100;   Books/Videos/CDs   $140.00; Member Discount: $25.00 

• Contains 7 volumes.  - Item No. ET 111;   Games for Seniors   $46.00; Member Discount: $11.00 

• Contains 4 volumes  - Item No. ET 110;   Games for Seniors   $20.00; Member Discount: $4.00 

Books/Videos/CDs

• NCOA members receive a 35% discount on books on aging by Haworth Press. NCOA Members log in to find out how.   - Item No. B100;   Books/Videos/CDs   Purchase at Haworth Press

• Describes seven model programs that could be used in community-based organizations serving older adults. Two-booklet set.   - Item No. TW100;   Books/Videos/CDs   $26.25; Member Discount: $5.25  

• Shares perspectives and information on religion and aging. Video and book set.   - Item No. BV92053;   Books/Videos/CDs   $23.50; Member Discount: $5.00  

• A congregational leader's resource. Two-book set.   - Item No. A2054;   Books/Videos/CDs   $23.50; Member Discount: $8.50  

• A CD based on the standards developed by the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC). This version is for senior centers pursuing reaccreditation.   - Item No. NI202;   Books/Videos/CDs   $40.00;  

• A manual based on the standards developed by the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC). This version is for senior centers pursuing reaccreditation.   - Item No. NI201;   Books/Videos/CDs   $40.00;  

• A CD based on the standards developed by the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) and used to prepare for national accreditation.   - Item No. NI101;   Books/Videos/CDs   $90.00; Member Discount: $20.00  

• A manual based on the standards developed by the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) and used to prepare for national accreditation.   - Item No. NI101;   Books/Videos/CDs   $90.00; Member Discount: $20.00  

• A manual and CD based on the standards developed by the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC).   - Item No. NI100;   Books/Videos/CDs   $140.00; Member Discount: $25.00  

• A manual and CD based on the standards developed by the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC). This version is for senior centers pursuing reaccreditation.   - Item No. NI200;   Books/Videos/CDs   $80.00;  

Games for Seniors

• Participants make new words from a 12-letter word, title, or phrase arranged in the shape of the numbers on a clock.   - Item No. CG100;   Games for Seniors   $19.00; Member Discount: $3.80  

• Includes newspaper headlines with significant words missing. Appealing and stimulating to both alert and impaired older adults.   - Item No. YH101;   Games for Seniors   $15.50; Member Discount: $3.10  

• Includes newspaper headlines with significant words missing. Appealing and stimulating to both alert and impaired older adults.   - Item No. YH105;   Games for Seniors   $15.50; Member Discount: $3.10  

• Includes newspaper headlines with significant words missing. Appealing and stimulating to both alert and impaired older adults.   - Item No. YH104;   Games for Seniors   $15.50; Member Discount: $3.10  

• Includes newspaper headlines with significant words missing. Appealing and stimulating to both alert and impaired older adults.   - Item No. YH103;   Games for Seniors   $15.50; Member Discount: $3.10  

• Includes newspaper headlines with significant words missing. Appealing and stimulating to both alert and impaired older adults.   - Item No. YH102;   Games for Seniors   $15.50; Member Discount: $3.10  

• Uses famous sites and landmarks. Beneficial for groups and bed-bound residents.   - Item No. AA100;   Games for Seniors   $20.50; Member Discount: $4.10  

• Pictures of celebrities, heroes, and noble events. Great for group discussions, trivia games, or reminiscing.   - Item No. FH501;   Games for Seniors   $20.50; Member Discount: $4.10  

• Pictures of celebrities, heroes, and noble events. Great for group discussions, trivia games, or reminiscing.
• [This item is currently on backorder. Please call 1-800-373-4906 to reserve a copy.]   - Item No. FH503;   Games for Seniors   $20.50; Member Discount: $4.10  

• Pictures of celebrities, heroes, and noble events. Great for group discussions, trivia games, or reminiscing.   - Item No. FH502;   Games for Seniors   $20.50; Member Discount: $4.10  

• Pictures of celebrities, heroes, and noble events. Great for group discussions, trivia games, or reminiscing.   - Item No. FH504;   Games for Seniors   $20.50; Member Discount: $4.10  

• A lighthearted look at progress depicting changes in everyday life. Awakens memories and promotes discussion.   - Item No. HC201;   Games for Seniors   $20.50; Member Discount: $4.10  

• A lighthearted look at progress depicting changes in everyday life. Awakens memories and promotes discussion.   - Item No. HC203;   Games for Seniors   $20.50; Member Discount: $4.10  

• A lighthearted look at progress depicting changes in everyday life. Awakens memories and promotes discussion.   - Item No. HC204;   Games for Seniors   $20.50; Member Discount: $4.10  

• Players imagine what might have caused the situations pictured. All of the entries are about pairs and are designed to provoke memories and connect people to the present.   - Item No. IM100;   Games for Seniors   $20.50; Member Discount: $4.10  

• Features momentous life cycle events such as weddings and graduations to awaken the past.   - Item No. PM101;   Games for Seniors   $20.50; Member Discount: $4.10  

• Game that encourages players to use knowledge learned from a lifetime.   - Item No. WQ101;   Games for Seniors   $10.50; Member Discount: $2.10  

• Game that encourages players to use knowledge learned from a lifetime.   - Item No. WQ102;   Games for Seniors   $10.50; Member Discount: $2.10  

• A game that encourages players to use knowledge learned from a lifetime.   - Item No. WQ103;   Games for Seniors   $10.50; Member Discount: $2.10  

• Five reminiscence books that bring back the events, music, arts, sports, literature, lifestyles, and fads from the '30s through the '70s.   - Item No. TD100;   Games for Seniors   $45.00; Member Discount: $9.00  

• This series of reminiscence books brings back the events, music, arts, sports, literature, lifestyles, and fads of the 20th Century.   - Item No. TD030;   Games for Seniors   $10.50; Member Discount: $2.10  

• Reminiscence books that bring back the events, music, arts, sports, literature, lifestyles, and fads that defined the 20th Century.   - Item No. TD040;   Games for Seniors   $10.50; Member Discount: $2.10  

• Reminiscence books that bring back the events, music, arts, sports, literature, lifestyles, and fads that defined the 20th Century.   - Item No. TD050;   Games for Seniors   $10.50; Member Discount: $2.10  

• Reminiscence books that bring back the events, music, arts, sports, literature, lifestyles, and fads that defined the 20th Century.   - Item No. TD060;   Games for Seniors   $10.50; Member Discount: $2.10  

• Reminiscence books that bring back the events, music, arts, sports, literature, lifestyles, and fads that defined the 20th Century.   - Item No. TD070;   Games for Seniors   $10.50; Member Discount: $2.10  

• A game that encourages players to use knowledge learned from a lifetime.   - Item No. WQ104;   Games for Seniors   $10.50; Member Discount: $2.10  

• Contains 7 volumes.   - Item No. ET 111;   Games for Seniors   $46.00; Member Discount: $11.00  

• Trivia questions that encourage reminiscing and promote entertaining discussion.[This item is currently on backorder. Please call 1-800-373-4906 to reserve a copy.]   - Item No. ET101;   Games for Seniors   $9.50; Member Discount: $1.90  

• Questions about early television, slang, and ads that encourage reminiscing.   - Item No. ET102;   Games for Seniors   $9.50; Member Discount: $1.90  

• Questions about early television, slang, and ads that encourage reminiscing. [This item is currently on backorder. Please call 1-800-373-4906 to reserve a copy.]   - Item No. ET103;   Games for Seniors   $9.50; Member Discount: $1.90  

• Questions about early television, slang, and ads that encourage reminiscing.   - Item No. ET104;   Games for Seniors   $9.50; Member Discount: $1.90  

• Questions about early television, slang, and ads that encourage reminiscing.   - Item No. ET105;   Games for Seniors   $9.50; Member Discount: $1.90  

• Questions about early television, slang, and ads that encourage reminiscing.
•   - Item No. ET106;   Games for Seniors   $9.50; Member Discount: $1.90  

• Questions about early television, slang, and ads that encourage reminiscing.   - Item No. ET107;   Games for Seniors   $9.50; Member Discount: $1.90  

• Questions about early television, slang, and ads that encourage reminiscing.   - Item No. ET108;   Games for Seniors   $9.50; Member Discount: $1.90  

• Questions about early television, slang, and ads that encourage reminiscing.   - Item No. ET109;   Games for Seniors   $9.50; Member Discount: $1.90  

• Contains 4 volumes   - Item No. ET 110;   Games for Seniors   $20.00; Member Discount: $4.00  

• Features questions for 20 holidays and special occasions throughout the year.   - Item No. TV106;   Games for Seniors   $9.50; Member Discount: $1.90  

• Uses ordinary, easily obtained props to prompt reminiscence and stimulate the senses.   - Item No. TP600;   Games for Seniors   $10.50; Member Discount: $2.10  

• Features over 200 entries based on the subjects that always interested men and boys.   - Item No. IG100;   Games for Seniors   $10.50; Member Discount: $2.10  

• The first trivia book dedicated to women.   - Item No. IW100;   Games for Seniors   $10.50; Member Discount: $2.10  

• A popular memory stimulation activity book that helps activity leaders start discussions and entertain.   - Item No. NM100;   Games for Seniors   $10.50; Member Discount: $2.10  

• Features famous and infamous individuals from the past.   - Item No. TV109;   Games for Seniors   $9.50; Member Discount: $1.90  

• Shows how to run a discussion series to explore the history of the war and its impact.   - Item No. LIB100;   Games for Seniors   $65.00; Member Discount: $15.00  

• All of the entries are about pairs and are designed to provoke memories and connect people to the present. [This item is currently on backorder. Please call 1-800-373-4906 to reserve a copy.]   - Item No. TC100;   Games for Seniors   $10.50; Member Discount: $2.10  

Journals

• NCOA members receive a 20% discount on gerontology journals by Haworth Press. NCOA Members log in to find out how.   - Item No. N/A;   Journals   Purchase at Haworth Press

• NCOA members receive a 20% discount on the Journal of Religion, Spirituality, and Aging and other gerontology journals by Haworth Press. NCOA Members log in to find out how.   - Item No. N/A;   Journals   Purchase at Haworth Press

Member Publications

• In-depth pieces on trends in aging and NCOA projects, written for professionals. Sent by mail quarterly. For NCOA members only.
  • Current Issue (requires member login)
  • Sample Issue (pdf file)   - Item No. N/A;   Member Publications  

• Breaking news in the aging field, written for aging-field professionals. Sent by e-mail or fax weekly. For NCOA members only.
  • Current Issue (requires member login)
  • Sample Issue   - Item No. N/A;   Member Publications   DOWNLOAD

• Health, financial, and lifestyle tips for seniors. Written for aging-field professionals to include in client handouts. Bimonthly e-mail newsletter.
  • Issues   - Item No. N/A;   Member Publications  

Books

• Decide whether home equity is the right choice to meet the financial challenges of living at home with a chronic health condition, using this free booklet.   - Item No. RES28;   Books   DOWNLOAD

• Consider the benefits and challenges of using a reverse mortgage as part of retirement planning for aging in place, using this free booklet.   - Item No. RES27;   Books   DOWNLOAD

Pamphlets

• Learn about the various Medicare supplement (or Medigap) plans and their benefits, as well as how to choose the right policy, in this free article.   - Item No. RES29;   Pamphlets   DOWNLOAD

Research Publications

• This case study shows how NCOA has helped organizations use resources most effectively to enroll people in the new Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage.   - Item No. RES29;   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• Information for employers on how to help employees caring for aging relatives.   - Item No. RES10;   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• Describes five outstanding caregiving programs.   - Item No. RES8;   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• A study on implementing the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program for the national aging network. Download from the NCOA Center for Healthy Aging.   - Item No. RES222;   Research Publications  

• Executive summary of the WisdomWorks 2006-2007 program report.   - Item No. RES56;   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• WisdomWorks 2006-2007 program report.   - Item No. RES57;   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• Respectability's fifth issue brief on the value of adult 55+ leadership volunteers.   - Item No. RES45;   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• Showcases seven non-profit organizations that demonstrated success in tapping older adults as a resource.   - Item No. RES38;   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• Highlights practices of 34 non-profit organizations that successfully tapped adults 55+ as an asset.   - Item No. RES39;   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• The final report from the Wisdom Works Building Better Communities project.   - Item No. RES27;   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• Shares the results of this NCOA social marketing campaign.   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• Describes a new "diffusion of innovation" expert system that NCOA is testing. The system is designed to speed the adoption of new ideas and programs into senior centers around the country.   - Item No. RES53;   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• Shows how tailored evidence-based health promotion programs can meet older adults' needs. Download from the NCOA Center for Healthy Aging.   - Item No. RES236;   Research Publications  

• A framework for evidence-based Qigong and Tai Chi programs that local aging organizations can implement. Download from the NCOA Center for Healthy Aging.   - Item No. RES27;   Research Publications  

• History of an evidence-based, health-promotion project. Download from the NCOA Center for Healthy Aging Publications page.   - Item No. RES17;   Research Publications  

• Describes a diet and exercise program to manage diabetes. Download from the NCOA Center for Healthy Aging publications page.   - Item No. RES18;   Research Publications  

• A program on nutrition and lifestyle changes for better health. Download from the NCOA Center for Healthy Aging publications page.   - Item No. RES19;   Research Publications  

• Features a program on detecting and reducing depression. Download from the NCOA Center for Healthy Aging publications page.   - Item No. RES20;   Research Publications  

• Discusses a physical activity program in community-based care management settings. Download from the NCOA Center for Healthy Aging publications page.   - Item No. RES21;   Research Publications  

• The basics of evidence-based health promotion programming. Download from the NCOA Center for Healthy Aging.   - Item No. RES225;   Research Publications  

• Discusses four evidence-based model health promotion programs. Download from the NCOA Center for Healthy Aging.   - Item No. RES226;   Research Publications  

• Key strategies and action steps to reduce fall dangers for older adults. Download from the NCOA Center for Healthy Aging.   - Item No. RES216;   Research Publications  

• All publications from NCOA's Center for Healthy Aging.   - Item No. CHA;   Research Publications  

• Info on seven health promotion/physical activity programs.   - Item No. RES224;   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• Teaches physicians how to join with community-based organizations to manage older adults' health. Download from the NCOA Center for Healthy Aging.   - Item No. RES215;   Research Publications  

• Provides ideas for building state and local partnerships that promote healthy aging. Download from the NCOA Center for Healthy Aging.   - Item No. RES212;   Research Publications  

• This Issue Brief from NCOA and State Solutions discusses health plans' role in finding and enrolling Medicare beneficiaries with limited income and resources in either the Low-Income Subsidy or Medicare Savings Programs.   - Item No. RES42;   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• Features nine best practices in programs for mature workers.   - Item No. RES5;   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• July 2008 report outlines results from NCOA grant program funding state and local initiatives to enroll qualifying Medicare beneficiaries with limited incomes in the Medicare Part D Extra Help/Low-Income Subsidy (LIS, or Extra Help) over a 15-month period.   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• Report saying collective action is needed to find and enroll remaining beneficiaries in Medicare Part D's Extra Help.   - Item No. RES55;   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• Helps aging service providers serve older adults with emotional problems or problems with prescription medications, alcohol, or drugs. Download it from SAMHSA. Promoting Older Adult Health, part of the kit, is available below.   - Item No. RES13;   Research Publications  

• Part of the Get Connected Toolkit listed above, these 15 profiles show how to address medication, alcohol, and mental health problems among seniors.   - Item No. RES7;   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• Describes the evolution of the My Medicare Matters partnership, the factors leading to its success, and the results achieved.   - Item No. RES50;   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• Tells about developing, implementing, and sustaining community-based programs for older adults. Download from the NCOA Center for Healthy Aging.   - Item No. RES11;   Research Publications  

• Best practices in programming, and guidelines and recommendations on physical activity for older adults. Download from the NCOA Center for Healthy Aging.   - Item No. RES33;   Research Publications  

• Outlines the steps to creating a personal learning plan. Download from the NCOA Center for Healthy Aging.   - Item No. RES23;   Research Publications  

• Discusses personal belief systems and social norms that affect physical activity. Download from the NCOA Center for Healthy Aging.   - Item No. RES34;   Research Publications  

• Guidelines for assessing the suitability of physical activity instructors. Download from the NCOA Center for Healthy Aging.   - Item No. RES224;   Research Publications  

• Recruitment tips and techniques. Download from the NCOA Center for Healthy Aging.   - Item No. RES35;   Research Publications  

• An overview of reverse mortgages.   - Item No. RES28;   Research Publications   3 pages;   DOWNLOAD

• Study showing how 13 million Americans can pay for long-term care expenses at home.   - Item No. RES14;   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• Communication Guide for National Senior Center Month 2008 (Word doc)   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• Poster for Senior Center Month, September 2008 (high resolution pdf file)   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• Senior Center Month Sept 2008 small side fold card, 4.2" wide x 5.5" high (Publisher file)   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• Senior Center Month Sept 2008 tent card, 5.5 wide, 8.5 high (Publisher file)   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• Charts from a continuing study of the aging experience in America.(2000)   - Item No. RES6;   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• A PowerPoint presentation that describes a continuing study of the aging experience in America. (2000)   - Item No. RES2;   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• A pamphlet that summarizes a continuing study of the aging experience in America. (2000)   - Item No. RES3;   Research Publications   DOWNLOAD

• Describes community organizations' ability to improve health outcomes and support older people in their own homes. Download from NCOA's Center for Healthy Aging.   - Item No. RES100;   Research Publications