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What Memory Changes are Common as We Get Older?

Apr 11, 2024

5 Common Age-Related Memory Changes and What to Do About Them Read Article

Apr 11, 2024

Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors Read Article

Feb 28, 2024

Achieving a Healthy Weight: Your Options After 60 Read Article

Feb 15, 2024

5 Healthy Aging Tips Every Woman Should Know Read Article

Cervical cancer is highly preventable with regular screening. Find out more about cervical cancer symptoms, risk factors, and screening guidelines.

Jan 17, 2024

Cervical Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, and Screening Recommendations Read Article

Congress eliminated cost-sharing for all vaccines covered under Medicare Part D, meaning Medicare now covers the entire cost of the shingles vaccine and others recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Jan 5, 2024

Are All Vaccines Fully Covered by Medicare and Medicaid? Read Article

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.

Since 1950, NCOA's passion and mission has been improving the lives of older adults. We believe aging well should be a right, not a privilege.

A senior Hispanic man is sneezing into a tissue, indicating that he has the common cold.

Nov 20, 2023

A Common-Sense Guide to the Common Cold for Older Adults Read Article

Nov 16, 2023

What Older Adults Need to Know About RSV Read Article

Oct 20, 2023

Get the Facts on Healthy Aging Read Article

Sep 26, 2023

How to Improve Cancer Screening Rates for Hispanic Americans Read Article

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