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Small group homes are better for many dementia patients and their families

Small group homes for people with dementia provide good quality care and a domestic environment where people can live as individuals and families can get involved. But tension can arise when it comes to deciding who takes responsibilities for certain practical and caring tasks.

Those are the key findings of a study of two… Small group homes are better for many dementia patients and their families   



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