senior class

National Institute of Senior Centers

Supporting the nation's senior centers

Become a member

Join/Renew

We are committed to supporting and strengthening the nation’s 11,000 senior centers through best practices, professional development, advocacy, research, and national standards and accreditation. View our 2016 Annual Report to learn more about our work.

teamwork hands

Join NISC

Become a member of the only national organization for senior center professionals.
Learn More

Blog & News

Draining the Swamp of Ageism

A swamp is a useful metaphor to explain the unproductive ways our nation talks about growing older. Here are some spots to avoid in your communications.

Thinking About When You’ll Claim Social Security Benefits is Time Well Spent

How much will you receive from Social Security when you claim your retirement benefits? If you don’t know, you’re not alone. Here are several reasons why you shouldn’t guess your benefit amount.

Thomasville Senior Center and Lexington Senior Center achieve National Accreditation

Congratulations to the Thomasville and Lexington senior centers on achieving National Accreditation in June 2017!

See All News

Upcoming Events

National Senior Center Advocacy Day

September 15

Join us in highlighting issues that affect your senior center on Sept. 15!

Find out more »

Use Our Tools to Stay
Healthy, Secure, and Independent

We offer practical solutions to age well

BenefitsCheckUp

test of logo image

See if you're eligible for benefits to pay for food, medicine, rent, and other daily expenses.

Go

EconomicCheckUp

test of logo image

Get tips and resources to manage your budget, save money, avoid scams, find a job, and more.

Go

My Medicare Matters

test of logo image

Explore how to make the most of your Medicare benefits and find the best plan for you.

Go