title: Older people in A&E a position statement.
abstract: Old age is not a disease, but is the natural, inevitable progression of an individual along life's continuum. The older generation is the fastest growing population, particularly among those over 85 years, and is a major consumer of healthcare, in comparison with those who are younger ( Butler 1997 , Ham 1993 ). These health and social needs are numerous and complex.
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sowney