The effects of small-scale, homelike facilities for older people with dementia on residents, family caregivers and staff: design of a longitudinal, quasi-experimental study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Small-scale and homelike facilities for older people with dementia are rising in current dementia care. In these facilities, a small number of residents live together and form a household with staff. Normal, daily life and social par...

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Main Authors: Kempen Gertrudis IJM, Ambergen Ton, Zwakhalen Sandra MG, van Rossum Erik, Verbeek Hilde, Hamers Jan PH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/9/3