The results of investigation of sample of 107 patients 60 years and older during one month are described. This sample was collected in geriatric outpatient departments. The prevalence of geriatric syndromes was assessed. The main geriatric syndromes revealed were high risk of falls, risk of malnutrition, depression and cognitive disorders. 67% of patients were frail. All geriatric syndromes caused high level of dependency. The geriatrician made recommendations for correction of main problems. All recommendations need to use multidisciplinary approach.
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