[Psychogeriatric hospitalization]

A pessimistic view is not acceptable in psychogeriatrics, even in the field of senile dementia. There is a need for specialized psychogeriatric units, allowing a multifocal approach of these patients. This is illustrated by the report of the methodology developed at the Psychogeriatric Center "Le Pérî" (Liège). For 12 years, a multidisciplinary approach has been in use, to precisely evaluate the clinical picture and to properly design a therapeutic strategy for demented patients, in order to improve their residual capacities and, if possible, to discharge them from hospital.