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For interviews with experts on aging issues, please contact us at press@ncoa.org and/or simona.combi@ncoa.org.
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As Americans are living longer and healthier lives, that success story comes with complex challenges and the need to understand aging is dynamic process that's very individual. In your coverage of aging issues, turn to NCOA for expert commentary, the latest data, and innovative solutions that can help all of us.
Our subject-matter experts can comment on all aspects of aging, including the following issues:
Health
For many of us, good health ensures independence, security, and productivity as we age. Yet millions struggle every day with health and safety challenges such as chronic disease, falls, and mental health issues—all of which can severely impact quality of life. NCOA produces solutions that address social and behavioral determinants of health and well-being.
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Falls prevention
- Chronic conditions
- Obesity treatments
- Nutrition/malnutrition
- Medication management
- Suicide
- Social isolation
- Senior centers
- COVID-19 impact on older adults
- Aging in place
- Long-term care, home- and community-based services
- Direct care workforce
Economic Well-Being
NCOA is committed to helping all older adults understand the financial programs and supports available to them, including resources to find work. Through economic well-being initiatives, we partner with the aging services network and financial services industry to create tools for better budgeting, offer tips to avoid online scams and fraud, and support job training resources like the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP).
- Retirement and Social Security
- Financial security; poverty among older adults
- Benefits such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Medicare Savings Programs, Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (Extra-Help), the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Aging trends and future projections
- Women, people of color, and disparities in aging
- Employment, the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
- Budgeting and debt
- Scams, financial abuse
Policy
As an organization with a mission of making aging well possible for everyone, NCOA constantly advocates for older adults. Working with thousands of national and local partners, our Policy Team works to ensure every person can age with health and financial security.
What Should Aging Look Like?
Aging well in America means drawing upon important assets that support long life. Learn more about what we need to do to ensure everyone has the resources to nurture their well-being and independence.
Advocate for Everyone to Age Well
Add your voice to protect and strengthen the policies and programs we all depend on as we age. Join the National Council on Aging by following federal aging services legislation and speak up on the issues you care about.