ncoa is a nonprofit advocacy service organization headquartered here in washington, d.c..a's mission is to improve the health and economic security of millions of older adults, especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged. ncoa is a national voice for older americans and the command organizations that serve them, and working with nonprofit businesses and government ncoa develops creative solutions to help seniors find jobs and benefits, improve their health, live independently and remain active in their communities. senator, throughout my career i've examined the issues that we are discussing today from a public, private and non-profit perspective but my expertise is not the focus of my remarks to read today i am an ambassador on behalf of the millions of older adults who struggle every day to pay for food, medicine, utilities and a place to live. my eighth remarks will give a voice to the over 13 million older adults in the country who are living on the edge, just one health incident, one car repair, one nist brandt payment or roof leak or lay off from poverty. p