Le vieillissement, chance d′une médecine à la recherche de ses finalités

The first part is devotedto the related problems of the negative image of aging in our modern societyand the subsequent difficulty in providing geriatric care. The second part focuses on practical solutions to this problematic situation. The discussion on the appropriateness of current approaches to medical care for the elderly raises the question of the finality of medicine and brings up reflections on how to improve care for the elderly population.