A coalition that brings together organizations and advocates to address the growing harms of tech-enabled online scams and fraud.

Loneliness, social isolation, and social disconnection are all related--but they don't mean the same thing. Understanding what you're experiencing can help you find the type of connection and support you need. Learn the key differences and explore simp...

As we age, our health and financial well-being should be a top priority. Find tips, tools, and resources to keep you happy, healthy, and financially secure as you juggle your everyday responsibilities...

Whether you're a senior center employee, a caregiver who depends on a senior center for a loved one's health care delivery, or an older adult who relies on the vital community services that senior centers offer to help keep you healthy and independent--...

Scammers are constantly changing their tactics, but one habit can make all the difference: Stop. Think. Verify. See how one South Florida senior center is helping older adults recognize scam warning signs, build confidence, and stay one step ahead of fr...

Learn how Cheektowaga Senior Center makes everyone feel welcome and goes the extra mile on connecting local older adults to services and supports thanks to full-time outreach coordinators.

Your bedroom should be a place to rest—not a place where falls happen. 🛏️ Simple changes can help you sleep more safely and stay independent longer. Read our guide to bedroom safety for older adults a...

Loss of muscle that comes with aging is called sarcopenia. While sarcopenia is part of aging, it doesn’t have to be permanent. Our guide breaks down the types of diet and exercise that will help you r...

Everyone falls, but preventing them among older adults is especially important. Use and share NCOA's Promotion Toolkit to encourage older adults to be falls free during #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek, ...

Living with low vision, blindness, or deafblindness can increase an older adult's suicide risk. We all can play a role in making sure suicide prevention is accessible.

Grounding techniques can help you manage stress by bringing your attention back to the present moment. Try these simple grounding exercises using your five senses.

Fun and games can be good for you and your grandchildren. Try these ideas from Healthy Generation's Daniel Hatcher to boost everyone's mental and physical health.

Learn practical strategies for staying safe, spotting scams and misinformation, communicating respectfully, and building positive connections online.

Strength and mobility tests are often touted as measurements of healthy aging and even predictors of longevity, but they’re no crystal ball.

Learn how to use Microsoft Copilot and AI prompt-writing techniques to create stronger LinkedIn profile content in this free IBM SkillsBuild webinar.

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During Falls Prevention Awareness Week and beyond, NCOA has tools and tips for preventing older adult falls.

Inflation in food prices can hit even harder for people in their 60s and older as they also juggle fixed incomes, health problems and changes in federal law. Experts say the age group is a “forgotten ...

🔬 What should older adults know about mRNA vaccines? Here’s how they work and what the latest research says.

September is National Senior Center Month--a time to celebrate how senior centers help us find joy, connection, and purpose as we age. Read more about how to celebrate: ⬇️

Some simple strategies, from establishing a predictable daily routine to tapping into technology, can be powerful tools for caregivers when it comes to falls prevention. Here's what to know.

In the six months since Nancy Guthrie's mysterious abduction, a portrait has emerged of a highly social and well-connected woman, even in older age.

Few modes of travel blend relaxation, efficiency and scenery like riding the rails

A revocable trust is not enough to protect your assets from Medicaid, but a revocable trust can protect your assets from going to probate court when you die. Learn more about the different kinds of li...

Cold weather makes older adults more vulnerable to illness. But here's the good news: Medicare fully covers six important vaccines--including flu, shingles, pneumonia, RSV, COVID-19, and hepatitis B. Learn when to get them, why they're recommended, and ...

SNAP is more than a food benefit—it’s a powerful support for healthy aging. Learn how it improves nutrition, reduces chronic disease risk, helps prevent falls, supports independence, and lowers health...