The dementia/alzheimer's population and the security officer.
The number of patients with dementia continues to increase in both long-term and acute care facilities, the author says, and will pose new challenges to security personnel. Dealing with such patients can be made easier if some of the guidelines suggested in the article are followed.
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State of New Hampshire Veterans Home, Tilton, NH, USA.
D003617:Dangerous Behavior; D003704:Dementia / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006268:Health Facilities / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000592:standards*; D012637:Security Measures