Geriatrics medicine is a field of medicine that deals with the health care of elderly people. The main aim of geriatrics medicine is to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in elderly people. Geriatrics medicine focuses on the distinctive need of elderly persons. It focuses on the unique needs of elderly people which makes it quite different from standard adult medicine. Geriatrics medicine aims to treat diseases that are present and achieve healthy aging. It focuses on achieving the patient's highest priorities in the context of multiple chronic conditions, and on preserving function. It deals with increasing complexity, geriatric giants, and practical concerns. Some sub-specialties of geriatrics medicine are geriatric anesthesia, geriatric nutrition, geriatric pharmacy, geriatric podiatry, geriatric audiology, etc. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the field of geriatrics medicine. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.