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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.

Senior Centers

Recognized by the Older Americans Act (OAA) as a community focal point, senior centers have become one of the most widely used services among America's older adults. Today, nearly 11,000 senior centers serve one million older adults like you every day.
Three senior Caucasian women are laughing while enjoying a meal at a senior center.

How Senior Centers Serve Older Adults

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.

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