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NCOA Celebrates 10 Years of Falls Prevention Awareness Day

Ten years ago, the NCOA and a coalition of organizations created Falls Prevention Awareness Day to encourage people to prevent falls. In the first decade, more than 14 million people have participated in events across the country.

NCOA CEO Honored with Katie Beckett Award

NCOA President and CEO Jim Firman becomes 6th recipient of the Katie Beckett award from NASUAD.

NCOA Statement on the 2017 Medicare Trustees Report

NCOA Statement on the 2017 Medicare Trustees Report

NCOA Statement on the Senate Health Care Bill

NCOA Statement on how the Senate health care bill will hurt America’s seniors.

NCOA Assumes Chair of the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations

This week, NCOA assumed the role of Chair of the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations, a coalition of 70 nonprofit organizations representing millions of older adults.

Not a Scam: Social Security Letters Alert Medicare Beneficiaries to Health Care Savings Programs

The Social Security Administration is sending millions of letters to Medicare beneficiaries who may be eligible for savings programs. The letters are not a scam and the programs could provide needed assistance.

NCOA Statement on the Trump Administration Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Proposal

Statement from James Firman, President and CEO of NCOA, on the Trump Administration Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Proposal.

NCOA Statement on the House Passage of the American Health Care Act (AHCA)

Statement from Howard Bedlin, NCOA Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy, on the House passage of the American Health Care Act.

NCOA Hires Award-Winning Leader to Amplify the Real Story of Aging

Anna Maria Chávez joins as Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President for External Affairs.

National Council on Aging Research Highlights Need for Greater Awareness of Home Equity Products Among Older Homeowners and Financial Advisors

Older homeowners have financial worries, but most do not see their home equity as a tool for greater retirement security, according to new NCOA research.

NCOA Statement on the Trump Administration Budget Blueprint

A statement from NCOA President and CEO James Firman on the Trump Administration Budget Blueprint.

NCOA Statement on the American Health Care Act

Statement from James Firman, NCOA President and CEO, on the American Health Care Act.

Seniors on Fixed Incomes Can Find Help with Rising Costs

Programs that older adults rely on like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security could undergo changes this year that would affect their expected budgets. The recently updated BenefitsCheckUp.org is the go-to resource to see if an older adult qualifies for more than 2,500 Federal, state, and private programs.

5 Ways the New Congress Can Support Older Americans and Their Families

With a new Administration and Congress, 2017 promises historic debates about programs like the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, Medicaid, and more. NCOA will advocate for 5 top priorities.

NCOA Awards Grants to 15 New Organizations to Become Benefits Enrollment Centers

NCOA has expanded the Benefits Enrollment Center network through grants to 15 new organizations which provide assistance enrolling in benefits programs.

NCOA Empowers Older Adults to Access Nearly $100 Million for Healthy Food

NCOA is leading a national movement to get more eligible seniors enrolled in SNAP to help them deal with the stress of affording healthy food.

NCOA Welcomes New Chief Development Officer

Veteran fundraiser, Dianna Campbell-Saulsbury, joins NCOA senior leadership team. Will transform fundraising in support of NCOA’s social impact goals.

Statement by President and CEO James Firman on the 2016 Election

Statement from James Firman, President and CEO of the National Council on Aging, regarding the 2016 Election.

5 Steps Every Older Adult Should Take During Medicare Open Enrollment

For Medicare Open Enrollment, NCOA has a checklist and email reminders to help evaluate annual Medicare changes.

More Than One-Third of American Seniors Live in “the Gap” Between Poverty and Economic Security

More than half of American adults aged 65+ who live alone, and one-quarter of couples, cannot pay for basic necessities.

Malnutrition is a Threat to Healthy Aging

NCOA encourages older adults to take time during Malnutrition Awareness Week to learn the warning signs of malnutrition and ways they can stay healthy.

Older Adults Have the Power to Prevent a Fall

National Falls Prevention Awareness Day celebrates being ready, steady, and balanced to stay safe.

Older Adults Find Balance During National Senior Center Month

During National Senior Center Month, NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers is celebrating the balance that older adults find at senior centers.

Award-Winning Actress Judith Light Asks Seniors to Pledge to Get an Annual Flu Vaccination

NCOA is teaming up with actress Judith Light to raise awareness that getting a flu vaccination is one thing you can do to help maintain your health.

NCOA CEO Named to the 2016 Nonprofit Times’ Power & Influence Top 50

NCOA CEO James Firman has been counted among the NonProfit Times Power & Influence Top 50 for mastering the balance between sustainability and change.

Ending the Stigma that Prevents Older Adults from Enrolling in Benefit Programs

The NCOA report An End to Stigma better defines the challenges stigma poses and provide recommendations for overcoming it.

Proposed Elimination of SHIPs Threatens Health and Independence of People with Medicare

NCOA is strongly oppose to the elimination of the SHIPs in the Senate appropriations bill because it would leave 55 million people with Medicare without the only program that provides free, personalized, unbiased counseling on the growing complexities of Medicare coverage.

Letters Alert Eligible Medicare Beneficiaries to Missed Benefits

Medicare beneficiaries soon will receive a letter from the SSA if they are eligible for help with their out-of-pocket medical and drug expenses. NCOA and its local partners can help older adults enroll.

NCOA and GreenPath Provide Personalized Help to Older Adults Who Are Struggling Financially

NCOA and GreenPath are partnering to provide seniors with reverse mortgage, debt and bankruptcy counseling, money management and financial education.

4 Million Low-Income Older Adults Could Boost Their Annual Budget by One-Third

Four million low-income older adults could increase their annual budget as much as 29% with readily available benefits programs. You Gave, Now Save makes it easier for older adults to learn about their options and take action to remain independent.

NCOA Celebrates Bipartisan Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act

NCOA applauds the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and calls for greater investments to make the OAA’s provisions a reality for our nation’s seniors.

Three New Members Join NCOA’s Board of Directors

NCOA recently welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors. The professionals bring diverse knowledge and experience to the NCOA mission of improving the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are struggling.

NCOA Celebrates 65 Years of Service to Older Adults—and Plans for the Future of Aging Services

NCOA is celebrating its history—while also looking ahead to plan for the new realities and challenges of aging in America.

NCOA Commends Bipartisan House Vote on Older Americans Act

NCOA commends the bipartisan House action on OAA reauthorization and encourages the U.S. Senate to work swiftly to send the legislation to the President.

NCOA Empowers Older Adults to Master Aging

Today’s boomers and older adults will live nearly a decade longer than their parents, with twice as many years in good health past age 65. NCOA developed AMP to engage boomers and older adults in this new phase of their lives.

Five Questions to Ask the Candidates on Senior Issues

Before Americans cast their ballots in November, NCOA urges them to ask the Presidential and Congressional candidates how they will tackle five of the most pressing challenges facing our nation’s older population and their families.

Older Adults Have Seen Their Debt Double in Past Decade, NCOA Reports

A new NCOA survey shows that senior debt is increasing significantly as older adults struggle to meet their daily needs and manage unexpected costs, and these seniors don’t know where to turn for trusted assistance.

5 Ways Congress Can Support Seniors in 2016

There is work to be done on behalf of our nation’s seniors in 2016. NCOA is ready to work with Congress to find bipartisan solutions to these five important issues.

NCOA Statement on the Passage of the Bipartisan 2016 Funding Package

NCOA Statement on the Passage of the Bipartisan 2016 Funding Package

Statement on the Selection of Rep. Pat Tiberi

NCOA applauds the appointment of Rep. Pat Tiberi as the new Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health.

Time to Get Real About Your Annual Medicare Costs

Millions of Medicare beneficiaries will see a premium increase next year. During Open Enrollment NCOA encourages them to get real about their 2016 health care budget.

NCOA and Bank of America Empower Older Adults to Take Control of Their Financial Futures

Partnership helps seniors improve their financial outlook through credit and debt counseling, employment, housing, and other money management tools.

NCOA Urges Older Adults to Know the Warning Signs of Malnutrition

Proper nutrition is key to healthy aging. NCOA offers tools to help learn the warning signs of malnutrition and connect with resources to stay healthy.

Every 20 Minutes an Older Adult Dies from a Fall

Falls can cause older adults to lose their independence. On Falls Prevention Awareness Day, NCOA is asking all Americans to Take a Stand to Prevent Falls.

Award-Winning Actress Judith Light Educates Seniors on Seriousness of Flu, Importance of Prevention as Flu + You Ambassador

Award-winning actress Judith Light and NCOA are teaming up for again on Flu + You to educate older adults about the flu and their vaccine options.

Help a Hungry Senior Connect to SNAP during Hunger Action Month

During Hunger Action Month in September, NCOA encourages older adults and their caregivers to see if SNAP could help them.

Celebrate LIFE During National Senior Center Month

September is National Senior Center Month, and NCOA encourages everyone to find a local center to discover tools to stay healthy, involved, and independent.

NCOA Partners with FamilyWize to Provide Free Prescription Savings Cards to Seniors

The NCOA and FamilyWize are partnering to connect seniors and their caregivers with a prescription savings card to help them manage their medication budget.

NCOA and RetirementJobs.com Join Forces to Put Older Adults Back to Work

NCOA sees the struggle of out of work older adults every day, and has joined forces with RetirementJobs.com to provide opportunities for these jobseekers.

NCOA Provides Nationwide Blueprint for Preventing Falls

The NCOA released the 2015 Falls Free National Falls Prevention Action Plan – a blueprint to reduce the growing number of falls and falls-related injuries.

Older Americans Act Bill Passes Senate with Key NCOA Priorities

NCOA commends the Senate for passing OAA reauthorization, and encourages the U.S. House of Representatives to work swiftly to pass similar legislation.

Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: NCOA Advocates for Older Adults

NCOA continued its advocacy—for today’s seniors and future generations—by actively participating in the 2015 White House Conference on Aging (WHCOA).

Health or Finances? Older Americans and Professionals Who Support Them Disagree on Needs of Growing Aging Population

The fourth annual United States of Aging Survey finds that older Americans’ concerns about their later years differ from those of the professionals who support them.

NCOA Statement on the Supreme Court Decision on King v Burwell

Read a statement from NCOA on the Supreme Court decision in King v. Burwell on the Affordable Care Act.

NCOA Leads Successful National Movement to Help Seniors Enroll in SNAP

NCOA’s national campaign to enroll eligible seniors in SNAP was a success in 2014 and will continue with new grants in 2015.

Millions in Need, Millions in Funding

NCOA grants fund BECs to help low-income seniors find benefits to improve their economic security.

NCOA Addresses the Future with Updated National Falls Prevention Action Plan

More than 100 experts in falls prevention from around the nation gathered to outline innovative ideas and set priorities to update the 2005 Falls Free® National Action Plan, the nation’s original blueprint for addressing this critical public health challenge.

Healthy LGBT Aging Photo Contest Winners Announced

NCOA and the Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) National Resource Center on LGBT Aging today announced the winners for the 2015 Healthy LGBT Aging Photo Contest.

NCOA Statement on Enactment of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015

A statement from Howard Bedlin, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy for the National Council on Aging (NCOA), on enactment of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015.

Interlude for a Senior Center

The Film Fund, Music Performance Trust Fund, and NCOA are teaming up to bring live music to older adults at senior centers across the country this year.

NCOA and Wells Fargo Housing Foundation Help Seniors Navigate Housing Options

NCOA received a contribution from the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation in support of homeownership education for senior citizens.

Are We Speaking the Same Language When it Comes to Aging? A New Report from Expert Collaborative Hopes to Get Us Closer

A new report from an expert collaborative proposes to reclaim the social narrative on what aging really means by building better perceptual connections between health care experts, advocates, and the thousands of Americans who turn 65 every day.

NCOA and Bank of America Charitable Foundation Mark Five Years of Lifting Seniors Out of Poverty

Since 2010, NCOA and the Bank of America Charitable Foundation have been working to help older adults lift themselves out of poverty and manage their financial lives. Now in its 5th year, this effort is being extended to reach thousands more seniors, both online and in their communities.

NCOA Statement on the New Bipartisan Caucus on Family Caregiving

NCOA supports the work of a new bipartisan caucus on family caregiving.

Getting Online Medicare Information Just Got More Personal

MyMedicareMatters.org, NCOA’s Medicare education website, now offers more personalized tools and enrollment advice to those needing Medicare information.

NCOA to Help Thousands of Struggling Older Adults in Maryland

NCOA, with support from the Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Foundation, will help seniors in Maryland get personalized assessments and connected to services.

National Council on Aging Selects DPS Health as Strategic Partner

NCOA has formed a strategic alliance with DPS Health to bring evidence-based lifestyle modification and self- management programs to millions of Americans.

NCOA Applauds HELP Committee Action on Older Americans Act Reauthorization

The NCOA commends the Senate HELP Committee on its quick markup of S. 192, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization of 2015.

5 Ways Congress Can Support Seniors in 2015

Several anniversaries in 2015 offer an opportunity for Congress to expand and reinforce its commitment to older Americans’ health and economic security.

NCOA Response to President Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration Reform

President and CEO James Firman today issued the following statement regarding President Barak Obama’s announced Executive Action on Immigration Reform.

The Five Biggest Mistakes Boomers Make When Enrolling in Medicare

Finding the right Medicare plan matters. To help baby boomers avoid making the most common mistakes, NCOA created My Medicare Matters.

NCOA Partners with UIC to Create Unique Research Center on Family Caregiving

The University of Illinois at Chicago, in partnership with NCOA, will establish a new Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Family Support.

NCOA Leads First-Ever National Falls Prevention Resource Center

NCOA will establish and lead the country’s first National Falls Prevention Resource Center to reach older adults with information on how to prevent falls.

Senior Centers Are Experts at Living Well

The NCOA National Institute of Senior Centers encourages all older adults to discover the many ways their local senior center can help them live well.

NCOA CEO Named to the Nonprofit Times’ Power & Influence Top 50

NCOA Presidet and CEO James Firman honored by the NonProfit Times as one of the sector’s top executives and strategists

Falls and Older Adults: 5 Myths Busted

Sept 23 is National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. NCOA and the Falls Free® Initiative encourage older adults to get educated about how to prevent falls.

Actress Judith Light Joins National Council on Aging to Educate Adults 65 and Older about the Risks of Flu and the Importance of Annual Flu Vaccination

Award-winning actress Judith Light, known for TV’s Who’s the Boss?, Dallas, and Ugly Betty, is joining the NCOA to raise awareness about influenza.

Connections with Community and Family—Not Money—Most Important for Seniors’ Quality of Life

Relationships with friends and family outweigh financial concerns among older Americans seeking fulfillment in their senior years, according to the second annual United States of Aging Survey.

NCOA Awarded MIPPA Resource Center Grant to Continue Supporting Vulnerable People with Medicare

NCOA received a grant from ACL to continue to help low-income people with Medicare get help enrolling in programs that make their health care affordable.

Inaugural United States of Aging Survey Finds Most Older Adults Upbeat about Aging, But Some Are Uncertain about Long-Term Outlook for their Health and Finances

A new survey from NCOA, UnitedHealthcare, and USA TODAY finds that most older Americans feel their best years are still to come, but not all are prepared for the health and financial challenges of aging.