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 provide a national voice for older Americans and act as their advocates in dealing with service providers and policymakers.[1] Headquartered in Washington, DC, NCOA brings together various organizations, businesses, and governmental organizations to work toward securing jobs, benefits, health, independent living, and active living among older Americans.[2]

National Council on Aging
Founded1950 (1950)
TypeNon-profit
Location
  • Arlington, Virginia
Area served
United States
Websitehttp://www.ncoa.org

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

References
  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.



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