Examined transfer of income from state to state as result of elderly migration. Data from 1980 census microdata files revealed that billions of dollars are transferred between states each year. Used 1980-81 Consumer Expenditure Interview Survey to estimate consumption patterns of typical migrant household. Findings are discussed in context of…

Predicts declining confidence in Social Security, questioning of public's responsibility for elderly, organization proliferation, anticipated labor shortages, and trend to reengage in mainstream society. Sees result as greater emphasis on elderly's productive potential and a "common human need" policy in aging field. (Author/CM)

Places the migration patterns of the elderly in a developmental perspective. Describes three kinds of moves which tend to occur among the aging in modern society: when they retire, when they experience moderate forms of disability, and when they have major forms of chronic disability. (Author/ABB)

Examines intergenerational financial support for married males at retirement age, using date from the Longitudinal Retirement History Study. Results show a substantial number of these men remain in the middle generation. Many provide some financial aid to children, fewer to aged parents, and still fewer to both. (Author/JAC)