Age Action's objectives are:

• To improve communication and co-operation among the organisations and individuals concerned with ageing and older people.
• To enhance the exchange of information and views about the needs of older people and the development of appropriate policies and services.
• To promote greater interest and involvement in research.
• To assist and undertake innovative projects and services for older people and their carers.
• To assist statutory and voluntary agencies in developing more effective policies and services.

Age Action's main activities are:

• Advocacy and campaigning on behalf of all older people
• Information service
• Reference library
• Publications including the monthly Ageing Matters in Ireland.
• Conferences, seminars and education and training programmes.
• National and international pilot projects to promote innovation and good practice
• Development aid and education
• Research and evaluation
• Fund-raising, including charity shops
• Liaison and co-operation with other organisations
• Liaison and co-operation with other countries
• Services including Care & Repair Programme, University of the Third Age (U3A), Intergenerational Activities and Getting Started (programme teaching older people how to use computers).