Essentials of Geriatrics

This book Essentials of Geriatrics is a longstanding attempt by the authors for the holistic, multidisciplinary approach particularly relevant for elderly population useful for postgraduate students and health care providers of geriatric care. This textbook is written in a comprehensive manner and interesting way with various tables, graphs, and diagrams for the readers.The textbook gives better clarity about geriatric health and utilization of the book by postgraduate students and health care providers providing geriatric care.The textbook is outlined and arranged by teachers of Community Medicine and other specialties who are aware about the needs pertaining to geriatric care.The book provides a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of geriatric morbidities like Diabetes, Hypertension, Cerebrovascular Accidents, Mental Health issues etc.Chapters such as Physical Fitness in Old Age, Nutrition in the Elderly, Legal and Economic Issues in the Elderly are included in the textbook, offering a broader perspective on geriatric care.The textbook highlights specialized, accessible and affordable geriatric care services at all healthcare levels with focus on the programme for the elderly population in India.