With people in the U.S. aging better and living longer, older adults are one of the fastest-growing groups in the country. In fact, by 2030, all Baby Boomers will be age 65+ and by 2040 roughly 78.3 million Americans will fall within that age group.¹ Today's older Americans are healthier overall and living independently for longer. But most older people have at least one chronic health condition, and many are dealing with multiple health issues. 

NCOA's role in improving the health of older adults

Through NCOA's Center for Healthy Aging (CHA), we provide training and technical assistance to help professionals provide community-based health education opportunities for older adults and adults with disabilities.

CHA accomplishes this mission by:

• Providing tools and resources that help local, state, and regional organizations implement, expand, and sustain community-based programming and health initiatives.
• Generating and disseminating new knowledge about best practices and effective strategies for program implementation in the areas of marketing and recruitment, leadership, delivery infrastructure, business planning, sustainability, and more.
• Developing tools to educate professionals and consumers about key health issues, including the risk of falls, the importance of managing ongoing chronic conditions, and the benefits of preventative vaccinations.

Explore our resources and learn more about CHA's work, the main health programs we focus on, and how we provide tailored, culturally relevant solutions that enhance health equity and also improve independence, quality of life, overall health, and the ability to age in place.

Sources

1. U.S. Administration for Community Living. 2023 Profile of Older Americans. May 2024. Found on the internet at https://acl.gov/sites/default/files/Profile%20of%20OA/ACL_ProfileOlderAmericans2023_508.pdf