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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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 equitable aging 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 equitable aging 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.

Senior Centers for Advocates

Senior centers are the focal point for older adults to stay engaged in their communities. These organizations are working to serve older adults from a variety of backgrounds and their participants look to them for guidance and support. Find out how NCOA supports their work.

Get the Facts on Senior Centers

Aug 15, 2024

Senior Friendship Centers in Sarasota County, Florida, will harness their trusted community partners and their long-standing belief in people helping people to increase COVID-19 and influenza vaccine uptake among older adults.

Senior Centers Reach the Hard-to-Reach

Oct 02, 2024

A close up shot of a senior man's hands folded on his lap.

Facts and Benefits About Senior Centers You Probably Didn't Know

Feb 10, 2021

Three older men sitting at a table engaged in conversation, with a chessboard in front of them.

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.

Make your voice heard today.

Creating New Protocols to Serve Seniors During the Pandemic

May 06, 2021

Volunteer Beverly Gorman delivering Meals on Wheels to John Whitney, June 2020.

Assessing the Effectiveness of the Aging Mastery Program®

May 10, 2018

A group of seniors are smiling on a job training site while doing work on computers.

Understanding Federal Funding for Senior Centers

A group of four multi-ethnic senior women are enjoying water aerobics at a senior center.

Share Your Senior Center Story

Help us learn from one another by sharing your story of how your senior center is improving the lives of older adults in your community.

The Arbutus Senior Center in Baltimore County, Maryland, is one of 21 area senior center whose members are on a council that's key to deciding things like programming and priorities. Learn more.

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