National Council on Aging

National Council on Aging. The National Council on Aging is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the lives of older adults in the United States, with a focus on health care, social security, and aging in place. Founded in 1950 by a group of social workers, health care professionals, and community leaders, including Eleanor Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman, the organization has been working to address the needs of seniors and people with disabilities. The organization has been recognized for its work by AARP, American Medical Association, and National Institute on Aging.

● History

The organization was established in 1950 with the support of Eleanor Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, and other prominent community leaders, including Dorothy Height and Bayard Rustin. The early years of the organization were marked by a focus on aging research, with collaborations with National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the 1960s and 1970s, the organization played a key role in the development of Medicare and Medicaid, working closely with Lyndon B. Johnson, Robert F. Kennedy, and other policy makers. The organization has also worked with American Association of Retired Persons, National Association of Social Workers, and American Society on Aging to promote aging in place and community-based care.

● Mission_and_Objectives

The organization's mission is to improve the lives of older adults and people with disabilities, with a focus on health care, economic security, and social connections. The organization's objectives include promoting healthy aging, improving access to health care and social services, and advocating for policies that support aging in place. The organization works with AARP, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, and American Medical Association to achieve its objectives, and has been recognized for its work by National Institute on Aging, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Administration for Community Living.

● Programs_and_Services

The organization offers a range of programs and services, including benefits counseling, caregiver support, and health promotion. The organization's BenefitsCheckUp program, developed in partnership with AARP and National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, helps low-income seniors access benefits and resources. The organization's Elder Justice Coalition, which includes National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and National Adult Protective Services Association, works to prevent elder abuse and neglect. The organization also offers training and technical assistance to health care providers and social service agencies, in partnership with American Medical Association, National Association of Social Workers, and American Society on Aging.

● Advocacy_and_Policy

The organization is a leading advocate for policies that support aging in place and community-based care. The organization works with Congress, White House, and federal agencies, including Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Administration for Community Living, to promote policies that benefit older adults and people with disabilities. The organization has been a strong supporter of Affordable Care Act, Medicare, and Medicaid, and has worked with AARP, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, and American Medical Association to promote health care reform. The organization has also worked with National Council of La Raza, National Urban League, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice to promote health equity and social justice.

● Research_and_Publications

The organization conducts research on aging and disability issues, and publishes reports and briefs on topics such as health care access, economic security, and social connections. The organization's research center, established in partnership with National Institute on Aging and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, conducts studies on aging and disability trends. The organization also publishes Aging in America, a newsletter that provides news and analysis on aging and disability issues, in partnership with AARP, American Society on Aging, and National Association of Area Agencies on Aging.

● Leadership_and_Partnerships

The organization is led by Ramsey Alwin, who has worked with AARP, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, and American Medical Association to promote aging in place and community-based care. The organization has partnerships with AARP, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, American Medical Association, and American Society on Aging, and works with National Institute on Aging, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Administration for Community Living to promote healthy aging and social connections. The organization has also worked with National Council of La Raza, National Urban League, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice to promote health equity and social justice, and has been recognized for its work by White House, Congress, and federal agencies. Category:Organizations based in Arlington, Virginia