Elderly care is comprehensively presented in this manual from the perspective of various professional disciplines. Renowned experts from the fields of geriatric care, medicine, psychology, and therapy, as well as family members and self-help groups, share practical measures to address a range of issues, from mild to severe, associated with aging. The topics cover everything from inpatient and outpatient care structures, diagnostics and treatment of mental illnesses in old age, to rehabilitation, communication, psychotherapy, palliative care, and alternative forms of care. The second edition has been supplemented with a chapter on the organizational structures of elderly care in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. All chapters have been restructured and revised. This book provides valuable information for all professional caregivers in elderly care.