Social and Medical Problems of the Elderly

Originally published in 1976, this book highlights the modern approach to the care of the elderly at the time, and emphasises the individual contributions of doctor, nurse, social worker and paramedical members of the team.

Preface to Fourth Edition. Pensionable Retirement. Housing for Elderly Persons. 1. Social Considerations 2. Hospital Service and the Elderly 3. The Geriatric Unit 4. The Out-Patient Department and Hospital Day Centre 5. Special Medical Problems in the Elderly 6. Mental Disorders in the Elderly 7. The Nursing Care of Patients in a Long Stay Hospital 8. The Elderly at Home 9. Preventive Medicine in the Elderly 10. Statistics 11. National Health Service Hospital Advisory Service 12. Home Help Services 13. General Conclusions. Index.