The challenge of aging is one of the fundamental challenges to the survival of human societies. What quality of life will have to survive for more years? Social Sciences: Economics, Sociology, Anthropology and the Natural: Biology, Medicine, and Technology contribute to the new discipline that responds to this challenge Social Gerontology. Without entering the debate about identity is apparent contribution, in line with classical sociology, to improve the quality of human life. Dr. Ricardo Moragas Moragas The manual combines the best of technical assistance on the body and on the individual and constitute a fundamental part of geriatric care in geriatrics. Since its publication, the directors and caregivers have a clear manual for your daily work. The SAR institutional project integrates the performance of the SAR Foundation to promote social protection activities, research and cooperation with other foundations and public and private organizations in the field of geriatrics, geriatric and social care. In this line, in 1998, the Foundation has initiated a SAR training project with the aim of creating a training manual for carers and professionals. Training consists of a combination of seminars and practical sessions, developed based on this manual, which contains the themes and tasks needed to deliver quality care. At the same time, a good technique should always be accompanied by a respectful attitude, and while some may seem obvious, is an important part of training. This book was written by business professionals SAR through a participatory process of discussion, coordinated and advised by experts from the Foundation Avedis Donabedian. For politicians, technicians and professionals, as well as residential care and interested readers in gerontology.