Whether or not the aged should be served separately from other age groups is examined. There are two major arguments for age-integrated services: (1) they discourage ageism; and (2) they are more efficient. However, there is hardly any evidence that feelings against the elderly have been reduced because of the existence of age-neutral programs. In addition, there is no empirical evidence that demonstrates that efficiency is related to age-specificity or age-neutrality. Arguments for age-segregated programs include: (1) the elderly prefer and benefit from interaction with elderly peers; (2) special problems of the aged require specialized expertise; and (3) in times of limited resources, the needs of the elderly will be neglected unless specifically targeted. One study of the preferences of senior citizens showed that while age-segregated services are wanted by some older persons, most of the elderly will not be attracted to such programs. What is needed is a system of linkages of age-concentrated programs and services with age-neutral programs and services based on a social policy that is informed by an inclusive view of human needs based on distributive social justice. (RM)