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Senior Centers

Senior centers are where engagement and innovation take place for older adults in their communities daily. They are vibrant sources of physical and social wellbeing and are essential services for older adults. Learn more about how NCOA supports these organizations.
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Improving Health in Senior Centers

Jul 25, 2022
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Senior Centers Reach the Hard-to-Reach

Oct 02, 2024
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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.

Boosting Physical Activity among Older Adults: Strategies for Senior Centers

Nov 18, 2024
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Senior Center Spotlight: Fostering a Family Atmosphere at Cheektowaga Senior Center

Nov 12, 2024

Bone Health Education at Senior Centers: Why It Works

Oct 16, 2024

NISC's Nationally Accredited Senior Centers

Oct 15, 2024

Celebrate Senior Center Month This September

September is National Senior Center Month—your opportunity to showcase your senior center and promote a positive image of aging. Join other senior centers as we learn from one another, tell powerful stories within our communities, and raise senior center voices in advocacy efforts that frequently overlook us.

September is National Senior Center Month—your opportunity to showcase your senior center and promote a positive image of aging.

Helping Senior Centers Thrive

NCOA Resource Center

Visit NCOA's Modernizing Senior Centers Resource Center, a place where senior centers can get help to meet the ever-changing needs of older adults.

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