aging is a lifelong process and each of us occupies three-dimensional space, we are, of course, always aging in place, but two factors have caused aging in place to emerge as a salient concern for gerontological policy makers. The first is the explosive growth of homeownership after World War II, the other is the perception that thousands of older people have been flowing into nursing homes unnecessarily when they can and should remain in their own home or apartment. This new text provides an indepth overview of these two factors from a variety of perspectives, such as; psychological aspects, strategies for home modification and repair, the role of the family, elders in suburban, rural and urban settings, a look at the special needs of minority elders, independent elder programs, supportive services and more. Everyone who will become 65 over the next 30 years is alive today and is being influenced by what they see happening to the aged. The human being's dual capacities for self-interest and foresight are operative. Most of the solutions to the problems of aging in place will be the result of informed decision-making by millions of individuals and couples rather than by either federal or state government officials. Individual decisions, however, are aided and abetted by public policy choices on income assistance, housing programs, service systems, and tax code provisions. A society cannot afford to age in place. It must be responsive to the challenge of this growing elderly population. To do so, both citizens and government must recognize the varied environmental partnership and the resiliency of the population once it is mobilized. So, get mobilized for successful aging in place.

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