National Council on Aging
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We deliver the resources, tools, best practices and advocacy our nation needs to ensure that every person can age with health and financial security. #WeAgeWell
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New Poverty Numbers Show More Older Adults Face Economic Struggle
The U.S. Census Bureau just released annual data on poverty, income, and health insurance, showing that poverty among older adults has risen to 15%. Recently, vital programs, like SNAP and Medicaid, h...
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New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that the poverty rate among Americans age 65+ has increased to 15%. This means that over 9.2 million are struggling to afford basic necessities.
Read NCOA President and CEO Ramsey Alwin’s statement. ⬇️
Read NCOA President and CEO Ramsey Alwin’s statement. ⬇️
#RSV is often overlooked in older adults, but it can lead to serious illness, hospitalization, and even death. Debbie’s story is an important reminder: awareness + early intervention + vaccination can save lives.
Get the facts and spread the word. 💉⬇️
#HealthyAging #VaccinesWork
Get the facts and spread the word. 💉⬇️
#HealthyAging #VaccinesWork
How RSV Spreads in Older Adults: Signs, Risks, and Protection Tips
Learn how RSV spreads, how long you're contagious, early symptoms to look for, and the simple steps (including vaccination) that can help protect you and those you care about.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
#RSV is often overlooked in older adults, but it can lead to serious illness, hospitalization, and even death. Debbie’s story is an important reminder: awareness + early intervention + vaccination can save lives.
Get the facts and spread the word. 💉⬇️
#HealthyAging #VaccinesWork
Get the facts and spread the word. 💉⬇️
#HealthyAging #VaccinesWork
Medicare helps millions of older Americans stay healthy, but it isn’t free.
We’re glad to see bipartisan legislation introduced to reauthorize funding for low-income Medicare enrollment. Read more about H.R. 6210. ⬇️
We’re glad to see bipartisan legislation introduced to reauthorize funding for low-income Medicare enrollment. Read more about H.R. 6210. ⬇️
NCOA Thanks Matsui, Bilirakis, DelBene, and Malliotakis for MIPPA Bill
The House bill provides 5 years of MIPPA funding to help low-income adults receive Medicare.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Medicare helps millions of older Americans stay healthy, but it isn’t free.
We’re glad to see bipartisan legislation introduced to reauthorize funding for low-income Medicare enrollment. Read more about H.R. 6210. ⬇️
We’re glad to see bipartisan legislation introduced to reauthorize funding for low-income Medicare enrollment. Read more about H.R. 6210. ⬇️
Today is #NationalRuralHealthDay! 🌾💚
Barriers, like limited transportation, can make aging well harder in rural areas. Our toolkit helps communities deliver proven health programs—where they’re needed most. Check it out! ⬇️
#PowerOfRural #AgingInAmerica #CDSME
Barriers, like limited transportation, can make aging well harder in rural areas. Our toolkit helps communities deliver proven health programs—where they’re needed most. Check it out! ⬇️
#PowerOfRural #AgingInAmerica #CDSME
Improving Quality of Life in Rural Communities
Explore our toolkit on how to expand chronic disease self-management education access in rural communities.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Today is #NationalRuralHealthDay! 🌾💚
Barriers, like limited transportation, can make aging well harder in rural areas. Our toolkit helps communities deliver proven health programs—where they’re needed most. Check it out! ⬇️
#PowerOfRural #AgingInAmerica #CDSME
Barriers, like limited transportation, can make aging well harder in rural areas. Our toolkit helps communities deliver proven health programs—where they’re needed most. Check it out! ⬇️
#PowerOfRural #AgingInAmerica #CDSME
Your support of NCOA helps older adults stay healthy and independent.
🎁 Donations of $75+ are being matched by our Board!
💙 93¢ of every $1 goes directly to programs helping older adults
➡️ Donate today: https://bit.ly/4i7PweJ
🎁 Donations of $75+ are being matched by our Board!
💙 93¢ of every $1 goes directly to programs helping older adults
➡️ Donate today: https://bit.ly/4i7PweJ
November 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Your support of NCOA helps older adults stay healthy and independent.
🎁 Donations of $75+ are being matched by our Board!
💙 93¢ of every $1 goes directly to programs helping older adults
➡️ Donate today: https://bit.ly/4i7PweJ
🎁 Donations of $75+ are being matched by our Board!
💙 93¢ of every $1 goes directly to programs helping older adults
➡️ Donate today: https://bit.ly/4i7PweJ
To access expanded health care services and support, #DualEligible #OlderAdults must apply to #Medicare and #Medicaid separately. Our handy guide outlines the application processes step by step—and provides resources they can turn to for help. ⬇️
Medicare & Medicaid: How to Apply as a Dual Eligible
Healthcare costs adding up? If you’re 65+ with limited income, you may qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. This easy guide walks you through eligibility, how to apply, what documents to gather, an...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
To access expanded health care services and support, #DualEligible #OlderAdults must apply to #Medicare and #Medicaid separately. Our handy guide outlines the application processes step by step—and provides resources they can turn to for help. ⬇️
Today, we joined the Administration for Community Living for an event focused on the power of caregivers! ✨
NCOA is proud to lead the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center, which works to strengthen the direct care workforce. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4a0hGpP
NCOA is proud to lead the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center, which works to strengthen the direct care workforce. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4a0hGpP
November 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Today, we joined the Administration for Community Living for an event focused on the power of caregivers! ✨
NCOA is proud to lead the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center, which works to strengthen the direct care workforce. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4a0hGpP
NCOA is proud to lead the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center, which works to strengthen the direct care workforce. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4a0hGpP
Stay healthy, stay connected, and enjoy the holidays safely! ✨
➡️Use Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity and Progress' tool to find nearby pharmacies and health centers offering vaccines: https://bit.ly/481UvsJ
➡️Use Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity and Progress' tool to find nearby pharmacies and health centers offering vaccines: https://bit.ly/481UvsJ
November 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Stay healthy, stay connected, and enjoy the holidays safely! ✨
➡️Use Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity and Progress' tool to find nearby pharmacies and health centers offering vaccines: https://bit.ly/481UvsJ
➡️Use Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity and Progress' tool to find nearby pharmacies and health centers offering vaccines: https://bit.ly/481UvsJ
Last week, Ramsey Alwin, NCOA President and CEO, joined Philanthropy Southeast’s 56th Annual Meeting in New Orleans to talk about the challenges of aging in America & the importance of investing in care systems that support older adults & their caregivers. 💙
November 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Last week, Ramsey Alwin, NCOA President and CEO, joined Philanthropy Southeast’s 56th Annual Meeting in New Orleans to talk about the challenges of aging in America & the importance of investing in care systems that support older adults & their caregivers. 💙
What is thanatophobia? It’s an intense fear of death or dying and it can interfere with your ability to live fully. Learn more about thanatophobia and how to treat it. ⬇️
Thanatophobia: Do You Have It? What Can You Do About It?
It's death anxiety, and for many people, the fear accompanying it is very real
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November 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
What is thanatophobia? It’s an intense fear of death or dying and it can interfere with your ability to live fully. Learn more about thanatophobia and how to treat it. ⬇️
We’re all aging—and that’s why NCOA’s mission is personal. Help make sure every American can age well.
🎁 Through Dec. 31, gifts of $75+ are matched by the NCOA Board!
➡️ Give today and double your impact: https://bit.ly/4nSodGk
🎁 Through Dec. 31, gifts of $75+ are matched by the NCOA Board!
➡️ Give today and double your impact: https://bit.ly/4nSodGk
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
We’re all aging—and that’s why NCOA’s mission is personal. Help make sure every American can age well.
🎁 Through Dec. 31, gifts of $75+ are matched by the NCOA Board!
➡️ Give today and double your impact: https://bit.ly/4nSodGk
🎁 Through Dec. 31, gifts of $75+ are matched by the NCOA Board!
➡️ Give today and double your impact: https://bit.ly/4nSodGk
It’s Home Care Aide Week! 💙
This week, we celebrate the compassionate, dedicated caregivers who make it possible for so many older adults and people with disabilities to live safely and comfortably at home. Thanks for all you do!
#HomeCareAideWeek #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
This week, we celebrate the compassionate, dedicated caregivers who make it possible for so many older adults and people with disabilities to live safely and comfortably at home. Thanks for all you do!
#HomeCareAideWeek #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
November 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
It’s Home Care Aide Week! 💙
This week, we celebrate the compassionate, dedicated caregivers who make it possible for so many older adults and people with disabilities to live safely and comfortably at home. Thanks for all you do!
#HomeCareAideWeek #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
This week, we celebrate the compassionate, dedicated caregivers who make it possible for so many older adults and people with disabilities to live safely and comfortably at home. Thanks for all you do!
#HomeCareAideWeek #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
Colorectal cancer is often silent in its early stages. We can change that by spreading the word about the importance of early detection! 📣
#NoShaveNovember is the perfect time to encourage regular screening among the older adults you serve. Get the facts and help #FightCRC. ⬇️
#NoShaveNovember is the perfect time to encourage regular screening among the older adults you serve. Get the facts and help #FightCRC. ⬇️
Protect Your Colon Health: Know the Signs & Screening Options
Colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., but early detection can save lives. Learn the warning signs and which screening options could be right for you.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Colorectal cancer is often silent in its early stages. We can change that by spreading the word about the importance of early detection! 📣
#NoShaveNovember is the perfect time to encourage regular screening among the older adults you serve. Get the facts and help #FightCRC. ⬇️
#NoShaveNovember is the perfect time to encourage regular screening among the older adults you serve. Get the facts and help #FightCRC. ⬇️
Thank you to all the Veterans who’ve served. Today and every day we see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you for your service. 💙
#VeteransDay
#VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Thank you to all the Veterans who’ve served. Today and every day we see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you for your service. 💙
#VeteransDay
#VeteransDay
We visited the Kansas Department of Health & Environment in Topeka to see how CDSME & Falls Prevention programs are improving health for older adults, especially in rural & frontier communities. Thank you for advancing health & well-being across Kansas! 💙✨
#FallsPrevention #Partnership #Community
#FallsPrevention #Partnership #Community
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We visited the Kansas Department of Health & Environment in Topeka to see how CDSME & Falls Prevention programs are improving health for older adults, especially in rural & frontier communities. Thank you for advancing health & well-being across Kansas! 💙✨
#FallsPrevention #Partnership #Community
#FallsPrevention #Partnership #Community
It’s International Faud Awareness Week! And we can all take steps to prevent scams and fraud.
Check out and share our tips to protect yourself and your money. ⬇️
#FraudPrevention #Scams #FraudAwarenessWeek
Check out and share our tips to protect yourself and your money. ⬇️
#FraudPrevention #Scams #FraudAwarenessWeek
Avoiding Scams and Fraud for Older Adults
Millions of older adults fall prey to scams and fraud every year. Gain an understanding of the most common scams and how to keep your money safe.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It’s International Faud Awareness Week! And we can all take steps to prevent scams and fraud.
Check out and share our tips to protect yourself and your money. ⬇️
#FraudPrevention #Scams #FraudAwarenessWeek
Check out and share our tips to protect yourself and your money. ⬇️
#FraudPrevention #Scams #FraudAwarenessWeek
Our 2022 Photography Contest focused on the realities of caregiving. During #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, take a look back on some of the photos that capture the complexities and importance of caregiving. 💙
View the gallery here: https://bit.ly/4qWGdSW
View the gallery here: https://bit.ly/4qWGdSW
November 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Our 2022 Photography Contest focused on the realities of caregiving. During #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, take a look back on some of the photos that capture the complexities and importance of caregiving. 💙
View the gallery here: https://bit.ly/4qWGdSW
View the gallery here: https://bit.ly/4qWGdSW
SNAP is more than food assistance—it’s a lifeline. Without it, families like Mr. Lewis’s face hunger with no safety net. When this lifeline is no longer available, people don’t just skip meals. They skip medicine. They skip rent. They skip hope. #Together4SNAP
November 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
SNAP is more than food assistance—it’s a lifeline. Without it, families like Mr. Lewis’s face hunger with no safety net. When this lifeline is no longer available, people don’t just skip meals. They skip medicine. They skip rent. They skip hope. #Together4SNAP
November is #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth. 💙
Explore our resources to identify early warning signs and learn helpful strategies for caregivers.
Explore our resources to identify early warning signs and learn helpful strategies for caregivers.
How to Spot the Signs of Dementia as a Caregiver
It may be hard to know the difference between age-related changes and the first signs of dementia, but memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging. Learn how to identify warnin...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
November is #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth. 💙
Explore our resources to identify early warning signs and learn helpful strategies for caregivers.
Explore our resources to identify early warning signs and learn helpful strategies for caregivers.
Your voice belongs at Age+Action 2026! ✨
Our call for presentations is open until Friday, Dec. 5. Share your ideas that advance age-positive concepts and best practices.
➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WES5uY
Our call for presentations is open until Friday, Dec. 5. Share your ideas that advance age-positive concepts and best practices.
➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WES5uY
November 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Your voice belongs at Age+Action 2026! ✨
Our call for presentations is open until Friday, Dec. 5. Share your ideas that advance age-positive concepts and best practices.
➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WES5uY
Our call for presentations is open until Friday, Dec. 5. Share your ideas that advance age-positive concepts and best practices.
➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WES5uY
Since there are different pathways to #DualEligibility, not all #OlderAdults must meet the same income limits. Explore the various ways #OlderAdults can qualify for #Medicaid and access the benefits they need. ⬇️
Dual Eligible: Qualifying for Both Medicare and Medicaid
Did you know 13.7 million older adults qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid? Dual eligibility can lower your out-of-pocket costs and connect you to extra services like dental, vision, and transporta...
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November 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Since there are different pathways to #DualEligibility, not all #OlderAdults must meet the same income limits. Explore the various ways #OlderAdults can qualify for #Medicaid and access the benefits they need. ⬇️
Millions of Americans who rely on food assistance are facing uncertainty during the government shutdown, including older adults, who make up 1 in 5 SNAP recipients.
Read more in NerdWallet. ⬇️
Read more in NerdWallet. ⬇️
Trump Administration Will Only Fund Partial SNAP in November - NerdWallet
A federal judge has ordered the government to release SNAP funds during the shutdown, temporarily restoring food aid for millions of Americans.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Millions of Americans who rely on food assistance are facing uncertainty during the government shutdown, including older adults, who make up 1 in 5 SNAP recipients.
Read more in NerdWallet. ⬇️
Read more in NerdWallet. ⬇️
Should retirees move their 401(k) or 457(b) savings—or keep them put?
Explore the trade-offs and discover which option may better support long-term income security. ⬇️
Explore the trade-offs and discover which option may better support long-term income security. ⬇️
Should You Roll Over Your 401(k)—or Leave It Where It Is?
As you head into retirement, you’ll face a key decision: should you roll your savings into an IRA, or leave your money in your employer’s 401(k) or 457(b) plan? This guide breaks down the benefits of ...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Should retirees move their 401(k) or 457(b) savings—or keep them put?
Explore the trade-offs and discover which option may better support long-term income security. ⬇️
Explore the trade-offs and discover which option may better support long-term income security. ⬇️
There’s still time to register! Our two-part webinar series exploring the Savvy Saving Seniors financial education curriculum starts this Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable tools and skills! ⬇️
Empower Older Adults in Your Community with Financial Savvy
Our two-part webinar series explores the Savvy Saving Seniors curriculum and empowers professionals to hold financial education workshops in their own communities.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
There’s still time to register! Our two-part webinar series exploring the Savvy Saving Seniors financial education curriculum starts this Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable tools and skills! ⬇️
November is National Family Caregivers Month. 💙
Join us in recognizing the incredible dedication of family caregivers who work around-the-clock. Thank you for all you do!
Join us in recognizing the incredible dedication of family caregivers who work around-the-clock. Thank you for all you do!
November 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
November is National Family Caregivers Month. 💙
Join us in recognizing the incredible dedication of family caregivers who work around-the-clock. Thank you for all you do!
Join us in recognizing the incredible dedication of family caregivers who work around-the-clock. Thank you for all you do!