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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 2017 Annual Report to learn more about our work.

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Senior Center Programs
Senior Center Programs
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Economic Security at Senior Centers
Economic Security at Senior Centers
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Improving Health in Senior Centers
Improving Health in Senior Centers
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Practical Tips for Senior Centers
Practical Tips for Senior Centers
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National Senior Center Conference
National Senior Center Conference
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National Senior Center Month
National Senior Center Month
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News

Congratulations to the Glastonbury Senior Center and Surrey Center for Healthy Living on achieving National Accreditation in July

Congratulations to the two senior centers that achieved National Senior Center Accreditation in July 2018. Our newly accredited centers include the Glastonbury Senior Center, CT, and the Surrey Center for Healthy Living in Devon, PA.

Two senior centers achieve National Accreditation in June 2018

Congratulations to the two senior centers that achieved National Senior Center Accreditation in June 2018. Our newly accredited centers include the ONEGeneration Senior Enrichment Center in Reseda, CA, and the Monroe Center for Healthy Aging in Monroe, MI.

NISC leadership changes in 2018

Thank you to each of the volunteers who have served or will serve as NISC Chair.

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