This practical handbook for geriatricians, geriatric nurses, and nursing experts defines assessment instruments for older people, explains their importance, and shows when and how to use each scale. The author describes the key features of the instruments and what can be measured, as well as who can perform the assessments. Detailed instruments are presented for assessing unconsciousness (GCS), cognitive abilities (MMS), activities of daily living (ADLs/IADLs), functional independence measure (FIM), risk of falling (Tinetti, Berg), balance, gait, nutrition (MNA), stroke, Parkinson's disease, depression, pressure ulcers, and functional abilities.