[Concepts of medicinal treatment in psychogeriatrics (author's transl)].

Of the triad of possible concepts of psychogeriatric therapy which includes pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy and social therapy, the use of drugs in older people is dealt with primarily here, starting from the experience of our own work in the outpatient and part inpatient sphere and in the interdisciplinary team. In addition the literature relevant to the theme is also referred to. Characteristic peculiarities which are to be taken into consideration in drug treatment of old people are outlined. The groups of preparations important for therapy of psychological states are discussed with reference to indication and side-effects.