[Mediative therapy in home care for older adults: unknown and unused]

Little is known concerning specific psychological interventions in home care for older adults with behavioral problems. This case study of a male with offensive verbal behaviour gives an impression of a targeted psychosocial intervention program. Interventions in which irrational cognitions are detected and challenged, and replaced with more helpful attitudes, were trained in role-playing. Psychosocial interventions are of importance in homecare. The dependency and vulnerability of the elderly patient make explicit principles relevant, which are outlined in this article.