National Council on Aging

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National Council on Aging
Founded1950;75 years ago (1950)
Type Non-profit
Location
Area served
United States
Website ncoa.org

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1950 as the first charitable organization in the United States dedicated to advocating for older Americans with service providers and policymakers. [1] Headquartered in Washington, DC, NCOA collaborates with various organizations, businesses, and governmental agencies to promote job security, access to benefits, healthcare, and opportunities for independent and active living among older Americans. [2] NCOA provides a variety of services to older people and caregivers including benefits checkup, economics checkup, and 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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