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Celebrating 75 Years of Impact

Since 1950, NCOA has made improving the lives of older adults our passion and mission. From the spark of a movement to growing toward the future, NCOA's work to ensure we all can age with health and financial security is rooted in a rich history.

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Our Mission

Aging well is everyone's right.

NCOA delivers the resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy our nation needs to ensure that every person can age with health and financial security.

Our Impact

For almost 75 years, NCOA has built bridges for change alongside generations of families, ensuring their economic, health, and social well-being.

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Our Promise

We believe aging well is something every American deserves—regardless of gender, color, sexuality, income, or ZIP code.

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For every $1 raised, 93¢ goes directly into NCOA programs.

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$668M

in public assistance applications submitted

$64.6M

awarded to community-based organizations

43,092

people participated in chronic disease and falls prevention workshops

47,150

professionals participated in e-learning

Our Partners Help Make Our Work Possible

NCOA is your partner to improve the lives of older adults. We work with corporate partners and foundations to educate nationally and activate locally, so we all can live with dignity and independence.

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Aging Well for All

We advise policymakers, empower community-based organizations, and deliver the resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy our nation needs to ensure that every person can age with health and financial security.

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The Latest Research in Aging Services

NCOA fields surveys and analyzes the latest data to understand the shifting needs of older adults, especially those who are most at risk of health and financial insecurity. Explore our latest research reports and findings.

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