Pathways to the future. Florida's response to the geriatric imperative.

Unprecedented elderly population growth in North America raises critical policy issues at all levels of society and government. These issues have become substantial matters of public concern in Florida within the past decade as the state confronts the geriatric imperative ahead of the rest of the continent. To deal more effectively with this challenge and opportunity, innovative executive and legislative intent has recently been expressed and coordinated by the state's Committee on Aging. This article reviews key aspects of Florida's large and growing elderly population and presents policy recommendations and strategies for pathways to the future in Florida.