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100 Million Happier, Healthier Birthdays

Together, we've already improved the lives of 40 million older adults. Now, we're building on that momentum with a bold new goal: Creating 100 million happier, healthier birthdays by 2040.

See How We're Driving Change

Our Mission

Creating the conditions for everyone to age well.

NCOA delivers the resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy our nation needs to ensure every person can age with health and financial security—advancing our vision of 100 million happier, healthier birthdays by 2040.

Our Work

For more than 75 years, NCOA has driven change that helps people age with health, financial security, and independence—and we're just getting started.

Discover how we make a difference
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Our Promise

We believe every person deserves the opportunity to age well. Learn what guides our work and how we're creating lasting change.

Read our commitment to change
An older woman named Pat, wearing glasses and a patterned blouse, stands at the forefront of a classroom setting with a smile. Behind her, several other older adults are seated at a long table, engaged in an activity involving colorful materials. The room has bright lighting and educational posters on the walls.

For every $1 raised, 93¢ supports NCOA programs that advance healthier, more secure aging.

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$668M

in public assistance applications submitted

$64.6M

awarded to community-based organizations

43,092

people participated in chronic disease and falls prevention workshops

47,150

professionals participated in e-learning

Our Partners Help Make Our Work Possible

Creating healthier, more secure futures takes collaboration. NCOA works with corporate partners and foundations to expand our reach, accelerate impact, and help more people age well in every community.

Ready to make a greater impact together?

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Data That Turns Our Mission Into Action

Latest NCOA Research

NCOA surveys and research reveal the realities of aging in America today. Explore the insights that help drive solutions, inform action, and create more opportunities for people to age well.

See the Data Driving Change

The Story Behind a Happier, Healthier Birthday

Every happier, healthier birthday starts with a story. Tell us about a moment, a person, or an experience that has shaped how you think about aging. Your story may be featured on NCOA.org or in our newsletters and social channels.

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