The aging in America will result in enormous consequences for every aspect of society. It will challenge us to provide a variety of services for frail and at-risk older persons, to develop opportunities for healthy, vital older people, as well as to investigate scientific principles to promote successful aging. As one of the world’s major centers for aging research and education, the Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center offers broad and integrated programs covering the many facets of aging. These include multidisciplinary research on the biological, behavioral, and societal processes of aging; degree programs in gerontology, and service programs for older adults and their families.