About NCOA
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is focused on measurably improving 40 million lives by 2030. Our strategy is simple: Empower older adults, strengthen communities, and advocate for lasting change. Working with thousands of national and local partners, we provide resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy to ensure every person can age with health and financial security.
Who We Are
Get to Know NCOA
We are on the path to positively impact the health and economic security of 40 million older adults by 2030.
75 Years in the Making
It started with a simple but powerful idea: Older adults should have the resources to live at home and contribute to their communities as long as possible. For 75 years, NCOA has turned that idea into reality for millions of Americans.
The Impact We've Made
Our strategy is simple: keep ourselves accountable by measuring our impact; advance proven solutions that impact the lives of older adults; and scale our work through critical legislative measures, partnering with organizations that share our mission.
Why NCOA Matters
After a lifetime of working hard, raising the next generation, and contributing to our economy and community, we owe it to ourselves to ensure every older adult has the opportunity to age well.
Our Roadmap to Aging Well for All
NCOA’s Public Policy Positions are grounded in the belief that on-the-ground service informs advocacy. They amplify the voices of those who are often invisible and unheard.
Working Transparently and Effectively
NCOA partners with nonprofit organizations, government, and business to provide innovative community programs and services, online help, and advocacy. We provide a yearly update on the organization's mission, governance, management, and programs.
Help Us Carry the Legacy Forward
For 75 years, NCOA has helped older adults age with dignity and confidence—even through life’s hardest moments. Thanks to caring people like you, we reached 2.9 million last year. But with 17 million still struggling, the need is growing. Join us in making a lasting impact.
