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Alzheimer's Care Communities
When Is It Time to Move?
Alzheimer's: Transitioning from Home to Assisted Living
The names in this case study have been changed to protect confidentiality. The facts come from an actual situation involving a move from home to assisted living.
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How to Choose the Right Community
What Features to Look for in an Alzheimer's Community
Editor’s Note:The following is excerpted from I’m Still Here by John Zeisel, Ph.D. All rights reserved. Copyright © John Zeisel, 2009.
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