National Council On Aging

We hold the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to age gracefully. That's why we are committed to enhancing the lives of 40 million seniors by the year 2030. Discover the initiatives we are involved in, the individuals we support, and why fair aging is crucial in today's world.

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We Tested the Top Hair Loss Treatments for Women—Here's What Works

2 weeks ago | ncoa.org | Jill Waldbieser |Donya Currie

If you’re noticing hair loss as you age, you’re not alone. After age 65, 37% of women experience noticeable hair loss. Although hair loss in women is common, that doesn’t make losing your hair any less distressing. Hair is a central part of identity for many women, and losing your hair can affect your mental health.
Which Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid is Best for Me?

2 weeks ago | ncoa.org | Jill Waldbieser |Donya Currie

DisclosureNCOA is supported in part by commissions earned from purchases made through shared affiliate links. Learn more. Jabra Enhance earned our Best Overall pick for its top sound quality, long battery life, lengthy trial period, Bluetooth capability, and more. Other favorites include Eargo (Best Invisible), Audien (Most Affordable), Lexie (Best Value), Audicus (Best Support), and Elehear (Best for Tinnitus). Our review is based on 5,000 hours of research and testing.
What We Recommend Instead of Life Alert

1 month ago | ncoa.org | Donya Currie

DisclosureNCOA is supported in part by commissions earned from purchases made through shared affiliate links. Learn more. We don’t recommend Life Alert as a medical alert system because of its predatory practices, high cost, and lack of important features such as fall detection. Life Alert’s home device costs $69 a month, while most other medical alert systems offer similar devices for $25–$35 a month.
Helping Lower-Income Adults Afford Medicare: Why Federal Funding Must Continue

1 month ago | ncoa.org

Benefits outreach and enrollment works—but without continued federal funding, low-income adults on Medicare will be left behind, unable to afford basic health care. Check out our state-specific numbers.
The Best Hearing Aids in 2025

1 month ago | ncoa.org | Jill Waldbieser |Donya Currie

DisclosureNCOA is supported in part by commissions earned from purchases made through shared affiliate links. Learn more. Our pick for Best Hearing Aid is Jabra Enhance for its exceptional sound quality, long trial period (100 days), industry-leading post-purchase support, and more. Other top picks include Audien (Most Affordable), Eargo (Best Invisible), Phonak (Best Prescription), and Starkey (Best Health and Safety Features). The best hearing aids in this article range from $99–$7,774.
What Is Geriatric Hair Loss?

1 month ago | ncoa.org

Many of us will experience thinning hair as we get older. Learn about the different types and causes of age-related hair loss in our guide.
Simple Ways to Check In and Show Up for Yourself

1 month ago | ncoa.org | Pam Covarrubias

Can you actually show up for yourself like you show up for others? Caregiving involves a whirlwind of emotions and adjustments, and often the stages of caregiving involve confusion and frustration as well as realization and acceptance. The Rose of Jericho is a plant used differently in cultures all over the world. At first look, the plant appears gray and dry, as if nearing death. However, the power of the plant shows up the moment it is submerged in water, springing back to life.
Who Qualifies for Medicare's Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS)?

Jan 8, 2025 | ncoa.org

Medicare's Part D Low Income Subsidy helps people with low income pay for their prescription drug costs. Learn how this program works and how to enroll.
Dating After 50: Rules of Thumb to Follow

Dec 12, 2024 | ncoa.org

Is dating harder in your 50s? It doesn't have to be. Our guide helps you enjoy the companionship, intimacy, and physical health benefits of dating.
A How-To Guide for Buying OTC Hearing Aids

Dec 6, 2024 | ncoa.org | Kathleen Cameron

Hearing loss and aging often go hand-and-hand. So do hearing aids and high price tags. Or do they? Thanks to an FDA rule that went into effect in the fall of 2022, millions of Americans with mild to moderate hearing loss can now buy hearing aids over the counter (OTC)—which effectively slashed their expense. What once might have cost thousands of dollars in office visits, fittings, and equipment may run a small fraction of that today.