Abstract
Stroke is primarily a disorder of older people, with stroke incidence rising exponentially with age. It is a major cause of death and disability in the industrialised world. This raises potentially huge public health issues in the setting of a rapidly ageing population. Older people may also suffer from other co‐morbid illnesses leading to increasing disability and needs. Management of acute stroke in older patients should be an important focus in order to reduce incidence and minimise the effects of the disease in this vulnerable population. Long‐term consequences such as post‐stroke depression are common in older people and may often require treatment. This article discusses the prevention and treatment of stroke and related disorders in older people, with an emphasis on pharmacological management.
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