National Council on Aging

We deliver the resources, tools, best practices and advocacy our nation needs to ensure that every person can age with health and financial security. #WeAgeWell

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Our 2025 Annual Report highlights how our work is driving meaningful change for older adults and communities across the country. See the progress, the accomplishments, and what comes next! ⬇️
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Lack of awareness, stigma, confusing applications, and eligibility worries stop many older adults from applying for benefits programs—even if they’re eligible. Jessica Johnston explains what this means in @MarketWatch. ⬇️
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Protect your #Medicare number, destroy old cards, ignore pressure tactics, and never click suspicious links. See more ways to stay safe and protect yourself from Medicare #Scams. 💡⬇️ https://t.co/JKeFpOs3J1

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Genetic testing #Scams are on the rise—and they often target older adults with promises of “free” screenings while stealing #Medicare information or billing for unnecessary tests. Here’s what you should know. ⬇️ https://t.co/pM3dgZUwu4

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Weight reduction can boost mobility, ease joint pain, and improve overall health. Starting July 2026, eligible older adults can get GLP‑1 obesity medications for $50/month through Medicare’s temporary Bridge Program. Learn more. ⬇️ https://t.co/qUmXeZMR0B

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This #MedicareFraudPreventionWeek, watch NCOA President and CEO Ramsey Alwin on @NBCNews share ways to spot scams. https://t.co/QmZYGraQxy

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Happening Thursday! Our partners at @UMNews Institute on Community Integration are hosting a webinar on turning DSP recognition into retention.

If you’ve ever thought, “We’re doing a lot...why isn’t it making a bigger difference?”—join Register here: https://t.co/m6WljeFjEl

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Want to help prevent #Medicare fraud in your community?

Share info about the SMP National Resource Center and SHIP when you hear someone talking about Medicare. These programs offer trusted, unbiased help: https://t.co/mSIHKUcngY

#MedicareFraudPreventionWeek

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It’s #MedicareFraudPreventionWeek!

If you find something concerning on a Medicare statement or accidentally give out your Medicare information, report it! The SMP National Resource Center is available to help: https://t.co/mSIHKUcngY

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It’s #MedicareFraudPreventionWeek!

Warning signs of a #Medicare scam include:
⚠️ Promises of free items or services
⚠️ Pressure to switch Medicare plans
⚠️ Threats to cancel coverage
⚠️ Claims you’re eligible for a refund

⬇️ Learn more. ⬇️ https://t.co/BnTI1KtMgO

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A world where osteoporosis‑related fractures are rare.

That’s the vision of our friends at the Osteoporosis Action Network (OAN). We’re proud to stand with the OAN and @Amgen to help prevent 3 million fractures by 2033.

➡️ Learn more: https://t.co/vICwudcriJ

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It's a wrap! From all of us at NCOA, thank you for joining us in Arlington, VA for a fantastic week of learning and collaborating at #AgeAction26. 💙💚💛

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Thank you @Nationwide for your support of #AgeAction26 and to Jennifer Monnin, Vice President of Nationwide Financial Marketing Integration, for your thoughtful insights during this panel.

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“We’re all aging. Let’s be proud of it.”

Our #AgeAction26 Fireside Chat talked about how using age-positive language can help us shift culture and change how we feel about aging. 💙

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Optimistic.
Intentional.
Connection.
Freight train. 

That’s how our, “Exploring the Potential of AI,” described the technology. Great to hear from our panelists about the opportunities & challenges of AI in helping improve the lives of older adults.

#AgeAction26 #AgingWell

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Last morning of posters at #AgeAction26! Great projects about aging in place and the importance of home modifications for safety and falls prevention.

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Fantastic insights and recommendations for improving outreach, enrollment and access to critical public benefits for American Indian/Alaska Native older adults during #AgeAction26.

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Thank you to @SanofiUS for breaking down the science behind recombinant protein vaccines and what’s changing in the COVID‑19 landscape during #AgeAction26. And thank you for your generous support of the conference!

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Most of us will need care or provide care during our lifetime. But we’re facing a shortage of direct care workers, who provide vital care. Our Day 2 mainstage session, “The Age of Care,” explored how we can reshape the future to build a strong direct care workforce. #AgeAction26

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Great to see everyone at the #AgeAction26 poster session this morning. 😊

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Thank you to everyone who joined us on the first day of #AgeAction26. We're excited for the rest of the week. 💙✨