National Council on Aging

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) was founded in 1950 as the first charitable organization in the U.S. that would advocate for older Americans with service providers and policymakers.[1] Headquartered in Washington, DC, NCOA brings together various organizations, businesses, and governmental agency to work toward securing jobs, benefits, healthcare, and options for independent and active living among older Americans.[2]

National Council on Aging
Founded1950; 74 years ago (1950)
TypeNon-profit
Location
Area served
United States
Websitewww.ncoa.org

NCOA provides a variety of services to older people and caregivers including Benefits Checkup, Economics Checkup, and My Medicare Matters.

References

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  1. ^ "healthfinder.gov: National Council on Aging - NCOA". U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Retrieved February 8, 2012.
  2. ^ "About NCOA". National Council on Aging. Retrieved February 8, 2012.