“…There is a vast literature relating to matters like the misclassification and faulty disposal of psychogeriatric patients, their fate following admission to mental hospitals, early recognition and domiciliary care. Attention is drawn to the following relevant and recent publications: Kidd (1962), Connolly, Lumsden & Ross (1964), Herbert & Jacobson (1966), Macmillan (1967), Parnell (1967), Hoenig & Hamilton (1967) and Haider (1967); finally, illuminating the American scene and providing splendid bibliographies, two books by Lowenthal andher associates (1964, 1967). In theory, the management of psychiatric illhealth in late life looks simple.…”