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Founded in 1950, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) is dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons and increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society, and future generations. NCOA is a 501(c)3 organization located in Washington, DC.

At the heart of NCOA is a national network of more than 14,000 organizations and leaders that work with us to achieve our mission. NCOA’s 3,800 members include senior centers, area agencies on aging, adult day service centers, and faith-based service organizations, senior housing facilities, employment services, consumer groups and leaders from academia, business and labor.

Resources for Seniors

Three new resources for seniors are available online for free:

Use Your Home to Stay at Home: A Planning Guide for Older Consumers is helpful if you are planning to live at home as you grow older. This booklet discusses the challenges of continuing to stay at home if you need help with everyday tasks, also known as "aging in place."

The booklet shows how home equity can strengthen retirement plans and can help you manage your cash flow if your health declines. It shares some pros and cons of using a reverse mortgage in your retirement plans and dispels common myths about reverse mortgages. It also tells you where you can go for more information.

Use Your Home to Stay at Home: A Guide for Homeowners Who Need Help Now helps you decide if a reverse mortgage is right for you. It explains how home equity can help you pay the costs of living at home with a chronic health condition. This booklet will help you answer key questions:

• Will staying at home work for me?
• What resources do I have to help me stay at home?
• What other housing options are available?

It discusses different long- and short-term financing options, and it tells you where you can go for more information.

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