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.
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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.
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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 equitable aging matters now more than ever.
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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.

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 equitable aging 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.

Older Americans Act

The Older Americans Act (OAA) funds critical services that keep our nation's seniors healthy and independent—services like meals, job training, senior centers, health promotion, benefits enrollment, caregiver support, transportation, and more.

NCOA Older Americans Act Reauthorization Priorities

Jun 27, 2024

NCOA recommends these key Older Americans Act priorities for Congress and the administration.

Vital Funding for Older Adults and Communities

Each year, funding for Older Americans Act (OAA) programs and many other aging services need to be approved by Congress and signed into law by the president. Learn why the reauthorization of OAA is so important to older adults, caregivers, and their communities.

How the Older Americans Act supports people you care about.

Older Americans Act Reauthorization: Senate Committee Advances Bill Endorsed by NCOA

Aug 06, 2024

Senate Committee Advances Older Americans Act Reauthorization

Current Federal Budget and Appropriations for Aging Services Programs

Aug 05, 2024

Biden's 2025 Budget Preserves Benefits and Supports for Older Adults

Apr 30, 2024

Ramsey Alwin Testimony on How the Older Americans Act Supports Efforts to Meet the Needs of Older Adults

Mar 07, 2024

Protect OAA Funded Programs

Action Center

Help protect the federal funding needed to help support older adults, families, and communities. Fight for the Older Americans Act today.

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House Measures Leading to the Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act
Jan 07, 2021
Senate Measures Leading to the Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act
Jan 06, 2021

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