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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.

Policy Issues in Aging Services

As an organization with a mission of making aging well possible for everyone, NCOA constantly advocates for older adults. Healthy aging advocates and professionals alike may be wondering what’s next, and how the federal government plans to take action in the coming years. Hear it first here.

FY26 Budget Proposal Puts Aging Services at Risk

Apr 21, 2025

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NCOA Older Americans Act Reauthorization Priorities

Jan 23, 2025

NCOA recommends these key Older Americans Act priorities for Congress and the administration.

Your Voice Matters

Use NCOA's online advocacy forms to protect and strengthen the programs we all depend on as we age.

Make your voice heard today

Current Federal Budget and Appropriations for Aging Services Programs

Jun 05, 2025

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Get the Facts on Falls Prevention

May 30, 2025

Get the Facts on SNAP and Senior Hunger

May 19, 2025

Get the Facts on Healthy Aging

May 09, 2025

What Should Aging Look Like?

Aging well in America means drawing upon important assets that support long life. Learn more about what we need to do to ensure everyone has the resources to nurture their well-being and independence.

What Is the Older Americans Act?

The Older Americans Act (OAA) funds critical services that keep our nation's seniors healthy and independent—services like meals, job training, senior centers, health promotion, benefits enrollment, caregiver support, transportation, and more.

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