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10/22/06
DEAR MARY: My mother with dementia has been living in an assisted living home for two years. Her condition is getting worse and I have concerns about the staff. They do not seem to know how to relate to her and most of them admit they have no training in dementia. Find Us On Facebook
Shouldn't dementia training be a requirement for employment in assisted living homes?
DEAR READER: Yes, as a matter of fact it is a requirement in the state of Maryland, but only in facilities with five or more clients. The regulation states that managers must complete an 80-hour course and 20 hours of continuing education every two...
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