This work is based on the training and continuing education content of the supplementary qualification "Geriatrics," the focus designation "Geriatrics," and the structured curricular training "Geriatric Basic Care," and is aimed at all physicians seeking these additional qualifications. The 2nd edition is already fully updated and corrected after a short time. The work provides practical and concise information on the essential facts regarding the adequate care of older adults, where multimorbidity and functional limitations often require a special approach. The book is excellent for both exam preparation and quick reference for all medically or socially relevant questions in clinical practice. Content includes: Physiological aging and.