Suicide in the elderly is a growing problem in Western society, despite which there are no large studies examining this issue, nor specific protocols to address them.

To raise awareness of the importance of suicidal behavior in elderly both its prevalence and special features that presents need a different performance plan from other fractions old.

Comprehensive literature review of all published in the last two years, as well as the specific features.

Suicidal behavior in the elderly has very specific characteristics that we must know in order to develop therapeutic strategies adapted to the present conditions.

The authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.