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Simulated presence therapy (SPT) for people with dementia involves the creation of a tape featuring reminiscence by their spouse covering the early part of their life together and other memories which they have shared. This tape is then played to the resident by means of a personal stereo. Previous studies have suggested that SPT is effective in reducing social isolation, verbal aggression and agitation. The sample in this research project consisted of four residents from an in-patient assessment unit for people with dementia. Using single-person case study design, with subjects acting as their own controls, the conditions were no intervention (A), SPT intervention (B), and a tape of the person's favourite music (C). Two control conditions were used by means of an ABACA design. The measures used included attachment style and observational scales. The results indicated that SPT had beneficial effects for two of the subjects. 11 references.