Authors: Betty Greenfield, Nancy Emerson Lombardo, Rosalind C. Barnett

Life expectancy for women in the US has increased by 63% since 1900. This conference report discusses the changing context for older women in the US and examines some of the outdated and restrictive ideas embedded in society about older women's physical abilities, relationships, and economic options. Suggestions are outlined for future research into the psychological, social, economic, and policy implications of increased longevity for women.