[Rehabilitation from the economic viewpoint--basic geriatric considerations]

Abstract

Rehabilitation of the elderly on principle uses the same therapeutics as in younger people. But it will only be successful if the target will be realistic, i.e., the indication considers the individual functional capacity as well as psychosocial factors. Still often only partial success will be available. But carried out competently geriatric rehabilitation will be efficient as many reports-also from Germany-verify.