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Good health means a good quality of life. But staying healthy can be a real challenge. Last year, we helped more than 142,500 older adults better manage their chronic conditions, learn to prevent falls, and discover ways to improve their health.

Make the case for falls prevention

Use our toolkit to advocate for falls prevention policy in your state.

The Latest in Health

Time to Get Your Hearing Checked

May is Better Hearing Month. Age-related hearing loss often leaves seniors disconnected from their friends and family. It pays to get screened.

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Offer Better Choices, Better Health® in Your Community

We're seeking organizations to help implement Better Choices, Better Health®, the online version of Stanford’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program.

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CDSMP Funding Cut in Prevention & Public Health Fund

NCOA and aging advocates are deeply disappointed that FY13 Prevention & Public Health Fund allocations for the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) were cut from $10 million to $7.1 million, and funding for elder falls prevention was not included. We're urging $10 million for each program in FY14.

See a Table of Fund Allocations >>

Flu + You Wins National Award

Flu + You, a joint campaign by NCOA and Sanofi Pasteur, has won the National Influenza Vaccine Summit national award. The campaign will be updated for the 2013 flu season. New materials will be available in late August.

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Help for Older Adults with Behavioral Health Issues

Suicide, anxiety, depression, drug misuse, and alcohol abuse are prevalent health issues facing today’s seniors. Get the facts and use our resources to find, finance, and offer proven programs to help.

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Diabetes Prevention at Your Local YMCA

NCOA is partnering with the YMCA to promote a program that helps those at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. 

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Federal Budget Debates Leave Falls Prevention Funding Hanging

Congress is trying to both finalize FY 2013 funding and set priorities for FY 2014. Where does that leave funding for fall prevention?

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