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      • 1 What is dementia?
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    • Step 2 Further knowledge in dementia
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      • 1. Defining behaviours that challenge us
      • 2. Physical needs and physical health
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      • 4. Influence of personality
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      • 7. Impact of the environment
      • 8. Focus on excessive walking (wandering)
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