Community resources and the management of dementia patients.
Clinical management of the Alzheimer's disease patient in his or her home requires an array of services. Such services are often available from voluntary organizations, religious groups, for profit, not-for-profit, or governmental agencies. This article reviews the structure and range of those services that contribute much help to maintain the patient outside of the institution.
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Department of Psychiatry, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida.
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