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With India’s population of 80+ individuals rising at an unprecedented rate, it is imperative to have a comprehensive, context-specific reference in Geriatric Medicine. “Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine for Postgraduate and Practitioner” in India has been developed as a quick reference for postgraduate students, family physicians, and clinicians, offering an up-to-date overview of aging and age-related disorders in the Indian context.
This book represents a nationwide collaboration of eminent experts from AIIMS, CMC Vellore, Calcutta Medical College, Armed Forces Medical College, Banaras Hindu University, and leading institutions across India, including contributions from regional centers in Jaipur, Kota, and beyond. This collective effort ensures both academic depth and practical applicability across diverse healthcare settings.
This book would be the first of its kind to feature a multidisciplinary collaboration in geriatric practice, addressing clinical, social, psychological, and biological aspects of aging. It emphasizes syndromes such as frailty, sarcopenia, falls, cognitive decline, multimorbidity, and end-of-life care through various emerging allied specialties like ortho-geriatrics, geriatric psychiatry, geriatric dentistry, geriatric oncology, rehabilitation, nutrition, palliative care, and spirituality.
A notable feature is the inclusion of Geroscience and Regenerative Medicine, highlighting the connection between biological aging and clinical intervention. Aimed at bridging evidence and experience, this book seeks to provide readers with both scientific knowledge and clinical wisdom, promoting a comprehensive, capacity-focused approach to elderly care throughout India.

• The author of this book has given an exclusive focus on topics unique to elderly patients, such as falls, frailty, sarcopenia, syncope, and polypharmacy.
• The book has been authored by highly skilled geriatricians and allied multidisciplinary specialists.
• Real-world clinical scenarios are integrated into the text to enable postgraduate students and practitioners to connect theoretical knowledge with practical application.
• Combines the latest evidence-based guidelines with a patient-centered care approach.
• The book has a comprehensive coverage of pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies.