Table 1 Geriatric syndromes according to the EBM of the national ASHIP

Multifactorial mobility disorder including tendency to fall and dizziness

Cognitive, emotional or behaviour-related complex impairments

Frailty-Syndrome (combination of unintended weight loss, physical and/or cognitive fatigue, muscular insufficiency, reduced gait velocity, and reduced physical activity)

Dysphagia

Incontinence

Therapy-refractory chronic pain syndrome