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Taped memories — a source of emotional security
Author(s)	Richard Cheston, Susan Byatt
Journal title	Journal of Dementia Care, vol 7, no 2, March/ April 1999
Pages	pp 28-30
Keywords	Dementia ; Anxiety ; Memory and Reminiscence ; Spouses ; Tape recordings [media] ; Therapy.
Annotation	There is much evidence to suggest that attachment security remains a key feature of relationships throughout the whole of life. Permanent disruption of attachment relationships, either through bereavement or separation, can be a major source of stress. The authors hope to reduce the attachment anxiety of patients with dementia on an assessment ward through use of memories tape recorded by each person's spouse - a technique known as Simulated Presence Therapy. They report on a case study from a pilot project, and describe the improvements in the study subject's behaviour. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-990520003 A
Classmark	EA: ENP: DB: SN: UF:6VA: LO
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