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Good health means a good quality of life. But staying healthy as we age can be a real challenge. Chronic conditions, falls, depression, and other concerns can be costly and painful. We give older adults the tools they need to stay healthier longer.

Keep your healthly aging program growing

Use our tips and resources to find the funding you need.

The Latest in Health

We Asked the Candidates: What About Long-Term Care?

Every day, over 10 million Americans with disabilities, seniors, and their families struggle to find and pay for long-term care to help them stay independent at home. Yet, long-term care has been completely absent from this year’s presidential campaign. We invited the candidates to answer five questions about their views on this critical topic. Two have responded.

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President’s FY 2013 Budget Request: Implications for Healthy Aging

President Obama has released his budget request for FY13. The proposed budget holds promise and disappointment for healthy aging.

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Top 6 Policy Issues Affecting Seniors in 2012

With Congress back in session and the presidential election year in full swing, NCOA encourages older adults and their caregivers to advocate for key issues that could greatly affect their lives, and their livelihoods.

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Tips to Fund and Sustain Your Health Programs

If you offer a community-based health program for older adults, funding is likely a continuing challenge. Our new guide can help you keep your program going strong with funding and sustainability tips, resources, and more.

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Learn to Live Better with a Chronic Condition

Do you have an ongoing health problem such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or arthritis? A new website from NCOA could help you find a workshop that can lead to a healthier life.

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Join the Pace Makers

An estimated 50-70% of people with a pacemaker may need to undergo an MRI scan at some point of their life. While there are risks to this treatment, there is a new option that can help. NCOA is partnering with Medtronic to educate seniors about how to stay safe.

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