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sons, almost invariably very aged persons, removed to an institution
against their will seldom seem to derive much benefit from the
removal. Indeed, the result of this removal very often seems to be
early death. For this reason, every effort is made to persuade
individuals who are either a danger to themselves or to other
people, and who should be cared for in a home or institution, to
agree to voluntary removal. This is seldom an easy job, taking up
a great deal of time and requiring infinite patience. But one must
remember that these old people, however elderly and infirm, are not
units but human beings with feelings and opinions. I am certainly
satisfied that, however much time we spend on this matter, that
time will be amply repaid.
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