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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.

Seniors and behavioral health

Find programs to help older adults who are coping with anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.

The Latest in Health

Senior Centers: An Rx for Healthy Aging

America’s Health Rankings® has released its 2013 Senior Report, showing which states are healthiest for seniors. The report includes NCOA's call for a greater investment in senior centers to promote health.

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Two New Webinars on Healthy Aging

Join experts from our Center for Healthy Aging to discover proven programs that can help seniors with arthritis and chronic conditions live healthier lives.

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Senators Rally to Restart OAA Reauthorization

NCOA was on Capitol Hill with Sen. Sanders (I-VT) as he introduced S. 1028, the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2013. NCOA was pleased to endorse the legislation, which includes several of our key priorities.

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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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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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