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National Council on Aging logo. We believe every person deserves to age well. That’s why we’re on a path to improve the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030.

Healthy Eating

Healthy eating habits are important as we age and manage ongoing conditions. Explore tips for choosing and preparing healthy foods, as well as how to access benefits to buy healthy options like fruits and vegetables.
A middle-aged female Caucasian caregiver is handing groceries to her older mother while she's on the porch.

Can Sleep Impact Your Health?

Sleep is critical for maintaining good health, yet it is often taken for granted. Adults should get seven to nine hours of sleep per night, but about 1 in 3 of us report not getting enough rest. Find out how quality sleep is connected to better health.

Help a loved one find benefits

BenefitsCheckUp®

BenefitsCheckUp® makes it easy to find benefits to help your loved one pay for food, medicine, and more. Learn more and find out how you can get help.

BMI Chart: What Does It Mean?

Body mass index (BMI) is a tool for determining whether a person has a healthy weight-to-height ratio. But BMI is isn’t a good measure of health for every person.

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