A reference on all aspects of the medical care of older persons. There is detailed clinical information on every disease, given with reference to the changes that take place with ageing, and the resultant appropriate management and prevention in older patients. There are major sections on common problems such as falls, incontinence and delirium and there is full coverage of ethical issues, outcomes, long-term institutional care, communication with patients, the provision of services, community-orientated support services and the contribution of non-medical specialists to the care of old people.