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Published on: February 8, 2019
[PERSONALITY DISORDERS AND GERIATRIC INSTITUTION]
Abstract:
Nursing Homes house a large number of residents with some kind of psychiatric disorder. The most complex cases are those involving personality disorders; these, known as difficult residents, often imply a challenge to the institution in every aspect and have a strong impact on the staff and on other residents. The present article considers the relevant aspects of personality disorders in the nursing home, with the nursing home, and from the nursing home, taking into account the difficulties presented by these personalities when faced aging. Moreover, possible approaches to these residents are proposed.
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