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State mental health and mental retardation systems are analyzed regarding their current service programs for the elderly. A review of state hospital and community mental health/mental retardation centers reveals how they are performing in light of state-of-the-art programs. Problems that must be overcome to meet needs projected for the next 20 years are presented. A model of a state system to deliver care to the geriatric population of the future is set forth as a basis for planning new programs.
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Clemons, J.R. (1985). Caring for the Aged in a State Mental Health and Mental Retardation System. In: Gaitz, C.M., Niederehe, G., Wilson, N.L. (eds) Aging 2000: Our Health Care Destiny. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-5062-3_17
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