In this article, the demography of the elderly in Spain is scrutinized
. The older population from 1960 to 1991 and their presumed developmen
t for the period from 2001-2020 is analyzed. According to these data,
we attempt to determine the influence on life situation of older peopl
e according to several factors, such as changes of family structures a
nd intergenerational relations as well as changes in social stereotype
s, expected political and economical developments, and new concepts in
medical care. Inclosing, we raise questions about the necessary futur
e living structures in Spain.