Two thirds of hospital patients are now over 65, and that percentage is set to rise in coming years - but are hospitals staffed and trained to cope with an ageing hospital population?
An undercover investigation by the BBC's Panorama to be broadcast this week looks at the care of older people in one British hospital.
Jenni discusses healthcare for older people, and asks what can be done to improve standards with Liam Byrne MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Care Services and Annie Stevenson, Senior Policy Advisor at Help The Aged. . Further information is available from the BBC Actionline: 0800 044 044
Panorama: Undercover Nurse Wed 20 July BBC One, 9pm