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For most older adults, good health and financial wellness ensures independence, security, and the ability to afford a longer life. Discover tools and resources to improve quality of life and tips to make the most of your money.
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Improving the lives of older adults, especially those who are struggling, is not just your job–it’s at your core. Gain your inspiration here and find NCOA tools, tips, and resources to help improve your delivery and service.
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About NCOA
We believe every person deserves to age well, regardless of their background. Learn more about the work we do, the people we serve, and why aging well matters now more than ever.
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Help us build a more just and caring society in which each of us, as we age, lives with dignity, purpose, and security. Explore how to support our mission, partner with us, and advocate on behalf of older adults.

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AGING WELL: SEE ALL TOPICS
Aging Well
For most older adults, good health and financial wellness ensures independence, security, and the ability to afford a longer life. Discover tools and resources to improve quality of life and tips to make the most of your money.
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES: SEE ALL TOPICS
Professional Resources
Improving the lives of older adults, especially those who are struggling, is not just your job–it’s at your core. Gain your inspiration here and find NCOA tools, tips, and resources to help improve your delivery and service.
ABOUT US
About NCOA
We believe every person deserves to age well, regardless of their background. Learn more about the work we do, the people we serve, and why aging well matters now more than ever.
GET INVOLVED
Help NCOA Make an Impact
Help us build a more just and caring society in which each of us, as we age, lives with dignity, purpose, and security. Explore how to support our mission, partner with us, and advocate on behalf of older adults.

SNAP for Advocates

Millions of older adults are eligible for but are not receiving food assistance from SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Learn how to advocate for increased enrollment to help seniors receive this vital benefit to combat senior hunger.

7 Important Health Benefits of SNAP

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7 Facts About Older Adults and SNAP

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Get the Facts on SNAP and Senior Hunger

May 19, 2025

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Advocate for Older Adults and Their Communities

Your voice matters. Members of Congress need to hear from you—their constituents—on what issues matter most. Use NCOA's advocacy tool to help protect and strengthen the programs we all depend on as we age.

Make your voice heard today.

SNAP Outreach & Enrollment Tools

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SNAP and Healthy Aging: Benefits That help Older Adults Eat Well

May 19, 2025

Get the Facts on Food Insecurity and Older Adults

Jun 01, 2024

Get the Facts on Economic Security for Seniors

Jun 01, 2024

Help Older Adults Find Savings

Millions of older adults miss out on money-saving benefits simply because they don't apply. Find out how BenefitsCheckUp makes it easy. Start today by browsing benefits, answer a few questions to learn more about eligibility, and get help applying.

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Aging Well for All

We advise policymakers, empower community-based organizations, and deliver the resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy our nation needs to ensure that every person can age with health and financial security.

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