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