National Council on Aging explained

National Council on Aging
Type:Non-profit
Location:Arlington, Virginia
Area Served:United States

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) was founded in 1950 as the first charitable organization in the U.S. that would advocate for older Americans with service providers and policymakers.[1] Headquartered in Washington, DC, NCOA brings together various organizations, businesses, and governmental agency to work toward securing jobs, benefits, healthcare, and options 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 My Medicare Matters.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: healthfinder.gov: National Council on Aging - NCOA. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. February 8, 2012.
  2. Web site: About NCOA. National Council on Aging. February 8, 2012.