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We all have our own life experiences which shape us as individuals \u2013 but people with dementia often have problems with communication<\/a> and memory that make it difficult to express who they are and what matters to them.<\/p>\n

Creating a life story can be a useful way to record important information about the person and help others understand and relate to them better.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We all have our own life experiences which shape us as individuals \u2013 but people with dementia often have problems with communication and memory that make it difficult to express who they are and what matters to them. 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