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Alzheimer's Australia Vic.

• Robinson, A., Spencer, B. & White, L. (1999), Understanding difficult behaviours: Some practical suggestions for coping with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses (1999), Eastern Michigan University, USA.

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