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Work & Retirement for Advocates

Many older adults continue to work into retirement, often for financial necessity. Learn how to advocate for the job training and placement program SCSEP (or the Senior Community Service Employment Program), and ensure seniors have a safety net in retirement.
BenefitsCheckUp is a free online tool provided by the National Council on Aging (NCOA), a respected national leader and trusted partner in helping seniors find benefits they may qualify for in their area.

Policy Change Could Help Ease Women's Retirement Worries

Apr 28, 2022
A recent survey of people 50 and older found women were overwhelmingly concerned about being able to cover their health care needs, especially long-term care, in retirement

Retiring Soon? How to Ensure a Successful Transition

Apr 15, 2022

How the Secure Act Will Help Secure Women's Wealth in Retirement

Apr 22, 2022

Cost of Chronic Disease in Retirement Is Highest for Women and People of Color

Apr 21, 2022

Women and Retirement: When They Retire, How They Plan, and Where Help Is Needed

Mar 22, 2022
Learn more about women's unique needs and challenges as they prepare for and enter retirement, including their their money concerns. Read NCOA's latest research

Addressing the Nation's Retirement Crisis: The 80%

Aug 30, 2024
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Get the Facts on Women and Aging

Aug 15, 2024
Women face specific challenges to their right to age well, including health disparities and unequal access to health care, caregiving responsibilities that can drain health and retirement security, and lower participation in employer-sponsored retirement plans. Get the facts from NCOA.

What Is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Aug 07, 2024

Get the Facts on Older Americans

Jun 01, 2024

Get the Facts on Economic Security for Seniors

Jun 01, 2024

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Job Skills CheckUp

Searching for a new job? Or returning to work after a break? Get tips on how to succeed in your career and make a plan to get there.

Create Your Job Skills Plan

Advocate for Older Adults and Their Communities

Your voice matters. Members of Congress need to hear from you—their constituents—on what issues matter most. Use NCOA's advocacy tool to help protect and strengthen the programs we all depend on as we age. 


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