Aging of the population is probably one of the most discussed and debated subjects in Canada today.

Who are Canada's senior citizens? This report provides comprehensive information on this growing segment of our population. The composition and changes in the group are presented by age, sex, marital status, education, employment, and income. Special attention is given to living arrangements, including those of people who are institutionalized or living alone. The final chapter looks to the future, identifying the health promotion movement and the kind of services our seniors will require.