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January 1, 2026 at 12:02 AM

End the Year Empowering Healthy Resolutions

Join us by making your gift before midnight. Together, we can improve the lives of even more older adults in 2026. As we prepare to ring in the new year, many of us are making resolutions to live healthier lives. For Eleanor, a participant in NCOA’s Stepping On class, this resolution has already bec…

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December 31, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Help older adults like David before midnight

Your gift today can help more older adults access the support they deserve and it will go TWICE as far.For many older adults, the rising cost of food means being faced with difficult choices and sometimes having to go without. As David shared:  "My benefits help me buy meat and canned goods and if I…

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December 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM

Don't Miss Your Chance to Make an Impact in 2025

With only hours left in 2025, there’s still time to make a meaningful difference for older adults who need it most. Across the country, millions of older adults are heading into the new year facing rising costs and barriers that make aging well harder than it should be. Your support today can help c…

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December 31, 2025 at 1:03 PM

Help caregivers like Isaac before the year ends

Your support today ensures that caregivers like Isaac have access to trusted information, community support, and the resources they need to care for those they love. And today, your impact can go twice as far. Dear John,   Isaac was just beginning to enjoy his semi-retirement. He had lived in the sa…

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December 30, 2025 at 9:02 PM

You can help older adults find connection and hope

Your gift today can help more older adults like Deborah—and it will go TWICE as far.  "I felt alone in this disease since I was 50 years old. Now at 72, I am finally able to connect with other people who want to do more than struggle in isolation."   These are the words of Deborah, who has lived wit…

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December 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM

Together, We Can Make Aging Well a Reality

As we prepare to welcome a new year, we are reminded that aging touches every one of us –our parents, grandparents, neighbors, friends, and ourselves. At NCOA, we’re committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to age with dignity, purpose, and financial security.Dear John,  As we prepare…

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December 28, 2025 at 1:01 AM

You can make the holidays brighter for those in need

As many of us are thinking about gatherings, food, and time with loved ones, millions of older adults are focused on something more urgent—whether they can afford a meal at all.You Can Bring Hope to Families Like Doris's Dear John, As many of us are thinking about gatherings, food, and time with lov…

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December 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM

You can hlep to write the next chapter

Denise’s story shows that it’s never too late to redefine what aging well can look like. And right now, you can help create more stories like hers. At 65, Denise found herself at a crossroads. After stepping away from the workforce to focus on her health, she was eager to return, but the industry sh…

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December 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Holiday Greetings from NCOA

We wish both you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season filled with warmth, joy, and cherished moments. Dear John,  More than ever, we’re filled with gratitude for your partnership.  Thanks to you, we’ve been able to make a big difference for millions of older adults who turn to us for help…

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December 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM

Aging Well, Involves All of Us

Aging well isn’t a solo journey — it takes all of us coming together to give back and show we care.Aging well isn’t a solo journey — it takes all of us coming together to give back and show we care.  By making NCOA your charity of choice, we can be there when we are needed most, helping older adults…

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December 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Insights for Advocates - December 18, 2025

🌟Thank you for making a difference this year! 💙Insights for AdvocatesCelebrating the Difference You Made This Year! As the year comes to a close, we want to say THANK YOU!   Your voice resonated on Capitol Hill and beyond in 2025. Every win we celebrated, every step forward, and all the increased …

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December 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM

Registration is Now Open for Age+Action 2026! 🎉

We make this conference for YOU.Age+Action May 26-29, 2026 Don't Miss Age+Action 2026!   Register today and reserve your spot for the premiere conference for professionals in aging—Age+Action 2026, May 26-29, in Arlington, Virginia. Share best practices, network with colleagues, and join our missio…

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December 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Your ONE Gift, Can Make all the Difference

With your support, we can create the conditions necessary for everyone to age well with health, independence, and financial security.At 80 years old, Mr. Lloyd was just barely getting by. His Social Security check was stretched thin by mortgage and utility costs. Rising grocery prices were making th…

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December 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Insights for Aging Services Professionals - December 03, 2025

Last call for Age+Action 2026 proposals! And more funding opportunities.Insights for Aging Services ProfessionalsThere's Still Time to Present at Age+Action 2026! Presentation submissions for NCOA’s Age+Action 2026 Conference are open until Friday, Dec. 5. We're looking for session proposals that …

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December 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM

You Can Be a Beacon of Hope for Older Adults Like Angelia

Your generosity today fuels NCOA’s work from workforce training and benefits access to falls prevention, advocacy, and community partnerships that help older adults nationwide thrive. For the next 5 hours every gift of $75 or more will be matched 2:1, tripling your impact! Dear John,  After 10 years…

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December 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Your Giving Tuesday Gift Goes 3X Further—Just for Today

Did you know that older adults who earn less than $20,000 a year die on average nine years earlier than their wealthier peers? Together, we can close the gap, protect what matters most, and make sure that aging well is a right—not a privilege.Dear John,  Did you know that older adults who earn less …

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December 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM

A Special Giving Tuesday Message from NCOA CEO Ramsey Alwin

Hear how your generosity can help every older adult age with dignity, security, and purpose this Giving Tuesday.It takes all of us to make aging well possible Dear John, This Giving Tuesday, President and CEO of the National Council on Aging, has a special message she wants to share about what your …

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December 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Help Protect What Matters this Giving Tuesday

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday—a day to come together and make a real difference for older adults in need.Dear John,  Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday—a day to come together and make a real difference for older adults in need.  At NCOA, we believe that aging well takes a community. Every gift adds up and help…

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November 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Honor someone who made a difference in your life this Giving Tuesday

This Giving Tuesday you have a special opportunity to honor or remember someone who made a difference in your life while providing older adults nationwide with the ability to age with dignity, security, and purpose. Protect What MattersDear John,  Each of us has someone in our life—a parent, grandp…

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November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM

We are thankful for you

Thanksgiving is a time of reflection. At the National Council on Aging, we have much to be thankful for, including our dedicated staff and partners, our supporters, and our incredible advocates like you.We are Thankful for YouDear John,   Thanksgiving is a time of reflection. At the National Counci…

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November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Double your impact for older adults in need

Thanks to a special NCOA Board match, your gift of $75 or more will be matched 1:1, doubling your impact to access benefits, protect vital programs, strengthen local communities, and much more. Dear John,  At age 74, Mary was living with limited mobility and no transportation, which made applying fo…

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November 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM

A fall changed Rebecca's life

With your support, we can prevent falls and help millions of older adults age with dignity and security. Dear John,  When 58-year-old Dr. Rebecca Sorley fell during a nature walk with her family, the accomplished music professor and concert pianist was relieved that her fingers and wrists appeared u…

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November 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Insights for Advocates - November, 2025

The government shutdown is over. Now what?Insights for AdvocatesThe Government's Back Open: Now What? Hello from Washington, where the federal government is open again at last. The longest shutdown in history is over, but its impact is still being felt. What’s in the agreement that passed? Here ar…

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November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Your Gift + NCOA's Board Match = Double the Impact for Older Adults

Every gift to the National Council on Aging makes a difference. But right now, your gift of $75 or more will be matched dollar-for-dollar thanks to a special Board Match — doubling your impact to help millions of older adults age with dignity, security, and purpose.You make a difference—and now your…

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November 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM

What does aging well mean to you?

Whatever aging well means to you—health, security, or connection—we share a common truth that aging touches all of us. Together, we can ensure that every person has the resources and support they need to age with dignity and purpose. John,   What does aging well mean to you? For some, it’s staying h…

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November 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM

Insights for Aging Services Professionals - November 04, 2025

Grants, partnerships, webinars, and more—check out the latest updates from NCOA!Insights for Aging Services ProfessionalsApply for NCOA’s 2026–2028 Benefits Enrollment Center Grants! We're now accepting proposals for 2026-2028 Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs)! These grants help local organizati…

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October 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Helping Older Adults Navigate These Challenging Times

For 75 years, our mission has been the same to ensure every person has the resources to age with dignity, health, and security. But we can’t do it alone. Aging isn’t a solo journey, it takes all of us to make sure everyone has the support they need to stay healthy and independent. John,  Right now, …

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October 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM

For older adults like Mr. Kim, you make all the difference

Your advocacy has already made a difference for older adults like Mr. Kim. By adding your financial support, you will amplify your voice and help protect the programs millions of older adults depend on daily.At age 67, Mr. Kim was living on just $5,900 a year from Social Security and often struggled…

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October 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM

Insights for Aging Services Professionals - October 21, 2025

Age+Action 2026 proposals, funding opportunities, and webinars!Insights for Aging Services ProfessionalsNow Accepting Proposals for Age+Action 2026! Presentation submissions for NCOA’s Age+Action 2026 Conference are now open until Friday, Dec. 5. This is your opportunity to inspire other professio…

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October 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Your Future Matters

Be part of our mission to make aging well possible for all—including you. Your parents and grandparents. Your neighbors. Your friends. You. Every one of us deserves to age with dignity.   But today, that’s more difficult than ever for the growing number of people who are struggling to keep up with r…

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