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The nature and frequency of interaction between 43 mentally impaired aged residents in a long term care facility and their relatives was studied. It was found that in most cases the frequency of visiting remained stable over time, and in addition, the relatives combined visiting with other tasks-gift giving, assistance with grooming, etc.-on behalf of their family members. The artice includes recommendations for institutional staff help to these relatives as they cope with the continuing decline of the aged person.
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