This academic work examines the intersection of aging policy and governmental decentralization in France. Argoud analyzes how the transfer of responsibilities from central to local authorities affects social services and support systems for elderly populations. The book explores the challenges and opportunities that arise from this structural transformation, focusing on policy implementation, social assistance programs, and the protection of seniors' rights within decentralized governance frameworks. Drawing on French administrative reforms, it investigates the practical implications of shifting policy paradigms and offers insights into the evolving relationship between governmental structure and social welfare provision for aging citizens.