The White House Conference on Aging occurs once a decade to make aging policy recommendations to the President and Congress, and to assist the public and private sectors in promoting dignity, health, independence and economic security of current and future generations of older persons. 

The 2005 White House Conference on Aging occurs as the first wave of the baby boom generation prepares for retirement, creating an important opportunity to creatively assess aging in America and improve the lives of older Americans.

Please join us as we prepare for the first White House Conference on Aging of the 21st Century!

Welcome to the "about the conference" section of the WHCoA website. In this section you can access information about the conference, its Mission, Appropriations, Authorizing Legislation, and the Policy Committee. In addition, you can learn more about the History of the conference.

White House Conferences on Aging (WHCoA) are decennial events designed to develop recommendations for additional research and action in the field of aging. Over the course of the 20th century, approximately 35 conferences carrying the name of the White House have been held. 

Yet only the White House Conference on Aging has been held more than twice. With a tradition of diversity in participants, focus, and interests, each of the White House Conferences on Aging has had an impact on aging policies in this country.