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To the Editor: Bodenheimer's article on long-term care for the frail elderly (Oct. 21 issue)¹ extols the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) for its cost effectiveness, for its excellence as a model of care for the frail elderly, and as an alternative to placement in a nursing home. There is great potential for improvement in the care of elderly people residing in the community through the use of programs such as PACE and On Lok. I disagree, however, with Bodenheimer's implication that PACE is a valid alternative to nursing home care. The people participating in PACE are . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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