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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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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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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.

Public Policy

At NCOA, we believe every person deserves to age well. Use our advocacy tools to stay healthy, secure, and independent, and get the latest policy news to take action when the time is right.

Effective Advocacy at Home

Feb 14, 2025

A mid-adult female advocate gestures while meeting with a policymaker about issues that affect her older father's future.

How Enrolling in Benefits Programs Saved Sherlea at 74

Nov 01, 2024

Get the Facts on Elder Abuse

Jul 08, 2024

10 Policy Solutions to Improve Obesity Care for All

Mar 15, 2022

3G Network Shutdowns: The Impact on Older Adults

Feb 09, 2022

A group of senior Asian women are comparing cell phones while sitting together on a couch.

Thank You Letter Examples to Members of Congress

Feb 02, 2021

An aging services network professional is sending an email to her member of Congress.

What Women Say About Retirement

With years of earning less and taking time off for caregiving, women enter retirement at a major disadvantage. Read the results of NCOA's research that finds half of U.S. women ages 25+ are struggling financially today, and 90% or more support bipartisan policy solutions to help.

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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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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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