National Council on Aging

Founded in 1950, we’ve walked beside generations of Americans. We are the oldest national organization focused on older adults. We helped end mandatory retirement. We advocated to secure Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans Act (OAA). We are the national voice for every person’s right to age well.

Now, we’re stepping forward to do even more. Americans are living longer, but far too many are being left behind without the resources to age with dignity. We’re changing that.

Working with thousands of national and local partners, we provide resources, tools, best practices, and the advocacy our nation needs to ensure every person can age with health and financial security.