Younger people with serious mental illness getting treatment in senior living and care settings is contributing to an increase in violence
The trend of younger people with serious mental illness getting treatment in senior living and care settings is contributing to an increase in violence in these facilities, according to an article on the McKnight’s Senior Living website.
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August 9, 2019
Topic Area: Security
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