The third volume in the series on community health care in Southern Africa covers both theoretical and practical issues of gerontological health care. A wide range of topics are discussed, including the physical and psychological changes that occur during the ageing process, ethical and legal questions affecting the aged, medication, exercise and nutrition, and the need for community-based health services as well as home nursing care facilities. Intended as a textbook for students of community health nursing, it should also serve as a source of reference for health personnel involved in caring for the aged.