NCOA Thought Leaders Offer Solutions to Critical Issues Facing Today's Seniors

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Mar 20, 2012, 02:05 ET

National Experts Showcased at Annual ASA Aging in America Conference

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Leading experts from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) will offer proven solutions to address the many challenges facing millions of today's older Americans as they seek to stay healthy and economically secure as they age.

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NCOA's thought leaders will speak during the 2012 ASA Aging in America Conference, March 28-April 1, in Washington, D.C., and are available for interviews.

For more than 60 years, NCOA has been a trusted national voice and collaborative leader in identifying and meeting the needs of seniors, especially the 23+ million who are most vulnerable and disadvantaged.

NCOA's Thought Leaders are experts on the following topics:

Economic Security
Healthy Aging
Chronic Disease
Public Policy & Advocacy
Benefits for Older Adults
Mature Workers
Falls Prevention
Home Equity & Reverse Mortgages
Nonprofit Funding & Sustainability

"NCOA has a long history of working with partners to develop and take to scale innovative programs, services, and policies that improve the lives of older adults," said Jim Firman, president and CEO of NCOA. "Our team will provide critical information about a wide range of solutions that can keep millions of seniors healthy and economically secure."

Full details on the conference can be found at www.ncoa.org/AginginAmerica2012. More information about NCOA's thought leaders—including full biographies, photos, and contact information—can be found at www.ncoa.org/ThoughtLeaders.

About NCOA
The National Council on Aging is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. NCOA is a national voice for millions of older adults—especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged—and the community organizations that serve them. It brings together nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government to develop creative solutions that improve the lives of all older adults. NCOA works with thousands of organizations across the country to help seniors find jobs and benefits, improve their health, live independently, and remain active in their communities. For more information, please visit: www.ncoa.org | www.facebook.com/NCOAging | www.twitter.com/NCOAging

SOURCE National Council on Aging