Even as the signals of approaching dementia became impossible to ignore, Joseph Drolet dreaded the prospect of moving his partner into a long-term care facility.
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The move to a long-term care facility is often difficult but necessary for frail patients. For their partners, it can mean a new set of challenges: depression, guilt and more.
Even as the signals of approaching dementia became impossible to ignore, Joseph Drolet dreaded the prospect of moving his partner into a long-term care.
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