More than ever, I often feel the sense of powerlessness when I take care of some patients. It is difficult for me as physician taking care of them, knowing that what I do here is only a bandage, because the system fails them. More often than not,
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Where can they go and be cared for appropriately, ethically and humanely? How we can provide more support current facilities that provide care for dementia patients, so they feel more equipped to take care of this difficult group of patients. I am hoping that, with better education and support will help the facilities feel more comfortable accepting the patients and reducing the time spent in the acute hospital due to placement problems. Survey of current needs and develop the work force to address the area of needs i.e. facility to manage dementia patients with behavioral problems. More specialized facility for more difficult