…Delirium is common but often missed. On medical and geriatric wards a substantial proportion of older patients are affected, and the incidence is particularly high…

…contributes to the high incidence and prevalence of coronary and vascular disease in older adults. Geriatric syndromes further modify cardiovascular risk and treatment response. Multimorbidity…

…provided it is tolerated. Patients with functional loss but preserved independence require a more detailed geriatric assessment. Where functional impairment is accompanied by inability to…