Giving to assist elderly persons to live with dignity and independence. Special focus on services which help prevent premature institutionalization. Program interests include: development of housing, especially housing with support services; services for older adults (e.g., health care, homemaker assistance and nutritional support to enable them to continue living in the community); and research, planning and communication to better inform individuals, institutions and the community at large on ways to improve the quality and quantity of housing and support services for older adults.