Our Promise
For 75 years, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) has built bridges for change alongside generations of families, ensuring their economic, health, and social well-being.
Each stride forward brought progress, improving the lives of older adults—individual by individual. But demographic trends demand more to transcend the tides of ageism and ensure that every person has the opportunity to age with security, dignity, and purpose.
The one thing that will happen to every person born in this world is that they will age. By 2030, those of us aged 65+ will increase from 49 million to 71 million.
After a lifetime of working hard, playing by the rules, raising the next generation, and contributing to our economy and community, we owe it to ourselves to ensure that every older adult has the opportunity to age well.
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How NCOA Makes an Impact
We are creating the conditions for all to age well today and into the future. Find out how we're holding ourselves accountable.
Where Aging Services Leaders Connect, Learn, and Innovate
NCOA’s Age+Action® conference returns June 14–17, 2027, in Arlington, Virginia, bringing aging services professionals together to spark new ideas, build meaningful connections, and discover innovative approaches to helping older adults thrive. Join colleagues from across the field to share what’s working, learn what’s next, and leave inspired to turn new possibilities into action.
The Story Behind a Happier, Healthier Birthday
Every happier, healthier birthday starts with a story. Tell us about a moment, a person, or an experience that has shaped how you think about aging. Your story may be featured on NCOA.org or in our newsletters and social channels.
75+ Years Strong: Advancing Aging Well
From the spark of a movement to shaping the future, NCOA’s mission to support healthy and financially secure aging is built on more than 75 years of impact. This timeline highlights key moments from our history.
