This paper aims to analyze the longitudinal changes in the elderly living arrangements in Japan, Korea, and U. S. by using census data. Through examining the longitudinal changes for 3 countries, it was confirmed that even though the speed of change varies by country, the changes in the elderly living arrangements have progressed in the same direction-decrease of 'co-residence', increase of 'living alone' and 'living with spouse only'-in spite of the difference in each country's traditional culture. And it was confirmed that the speed of change in Korean rural area was significantly fast. The examined results will provide insights into the creation of a plan improve residential problems of the elderly.
