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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.

Ninfa Peña-Purcell

Public Health Research Scientist, Texas A&M University Center for Population Health and Aging

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Ninfa Peña-Purcell, PhD, was appointed in 2021 to serve a seven-year term as a board member on the Texas Diabetes Council. She is a member of the Society for Public Health Education Board of Trustees, and her past professional service includes serving as board member for the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. She is the author of numerous health programs, including the nationally recognized diabetes education programs Si, Yo Puedo Controlar Mi Diabetes! (Si, Yo Puedo), and Wisdom, Power, Control tailored toward Hispanic and African American audiences, respectively. She earned a PhD in Health Studies from Texas Women's University and a master's degree in kinesiology from the University of Texas at El Paso. Her graduate degree focused on worksite health promotions.

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