Thailand is experiencing a rapidly expanding aging population and becomes an aging society. Both absolute number and the percentage of the total population are increasing dramatically. The Department of Fundamental of Nursing has been responsible for education, academic services, and research in gerontological nursing since 1982. In 1988, the department launched a healthy aging center aiming to serve as a resource for education and research in gerontological nursing as well as an elderly care. The ultimate goal of this center is to promote a self-care competency of elders. The activities at the center include health education, counseling, physical assessment, health screening, training etc. The faculties in the department are responsible for all activities and collaborate with health centers in Bangkok, community health centers, and senior citizen clubs.