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Violence repeatedly erupts in dementia care despite warnings, inspections show
Violence, including fatal assaults, repeatedly occurs in dementia care settings such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Court records and inspections reveal that existing safeguards are insufficient to prevent such incidents.
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