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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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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.

Transportation Benefits

Transportation is a critical support for older adults to access community services and reduce social isolation. Discover how to connect seniors to transportation and share tips to make their ride safe.

For Professionals

How Access to Affordable Transportation Leads to Better Health Outcomes for Older Adults

Jun 17, 2024

There are direct links between an older adult’s access to transportation and their physical and mental health. Here’s how available and affordable rides affect overall well-being.

Improving Access to Transportation for Older Adults & People with Disabilities

Jan 13, 2021

Healthcare workers assist an elderly couple, disabled husband and wife, as they enter the senior center.

Transportation Coordination: A Lifeline for Rural Older Adults

Dec 09, 2022

Learn how the Transportation Technical Assistance Coordination Library (TACL) can help transportation stakeholders better meet the transportation needs of rural older adults.

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BenefitsCheckUp®

NCOA's BenefitsCheckUp® connects older adults and people with disabilities with benefits to help pay for health care, medicine, food, and more. It's simple, free, and confidential.

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Rideshare as Nonemergency Medical Transportation: Helping Fill Older Adults' Transportation Needs

Feb 17, 2023

See how rideshare can fill important gaps in transportation needs to and from nonemergency medical appointments and why more research is needed.

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