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This is a Stanford University study. It is a preliminary report, and is concerned chiefly with the biological, biochemical, physiological, pathological, histological, psychological, and social and economic aspects of the problem as related to later maturity and senescence. There are about 11
million persons in the United States 65 and over and hence the importance of the problem. By 1975 there should be almost 20 million. The chapters cover trends in population, employment, income maintenance and retirement, health maintenance, living arrangements, education, community programs, research and potentials, and a recommendation for an Institute of Gerontology.