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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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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.

Healthy Eating & Food Preparation

Healthy eating habits are important as we age and manage ongoing conditions. Share these tips with your community for choosing and preparing healthy foods, as well as how to access benefits to buy healthy options like fruits and vegetables.

For Professionals

Making Every Bite Count: 3 Steps to Healthier Eating with MyPlate

May 16, 2025

Published by the Department of Agriculture (USDA), MyPlate provides a wealth of valuable information on planning, prepari

8 Ways to Make Better Food Choices for Older Adults

May 19, 2025

10 Tips to Help an Older Adult Eat More Vegetables

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Make Food Safety a Priority

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6 tips to picking healthy foods

Healthy Eating

A healthy diet begins with you and the daily food choices you make. Learn how to feed your body the right nutrients to maintain a healthy weight.

SNAP and Healthy Aging: Benefits That help Older Adults Eat Well

Oct 31, 2025

A Black woman is shopping for produce in the grocery store.

The Role of Community Health Workers in Fighting Obesity and Chronic Disease

Apr 08, 2025

A middle-aged female Caucasian caregiver is handing groceries to her older mother while she's on the porch.

Nutritious Food: An Ultimate Necessity as We Get Older

Feb 15, 2024

Four senior Black women in Detroit, Michigan shop the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), selecting the foo

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