This comprehensive guide deals with all of the issues involved in ageing and maturity, including the scientific and medical aspects of ageing, sexuality, how to look after oneself, achievements of the elderly, the art of ageing well, the psychology and philosophy of ageing, dying, and how to dispel the fear. Robert Youngson is the author of "The Royal Society of Medicine Encyclopedia of Family Health", "The Royal Society of Medicine Dictionary of Symptoms" and "The Royal Society of Medicine Encyclopedia of Child Health".