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Understanding Why Do Older People Pick at Their Skin?

According to studies, a significant portion of residents in dementia care homes experience skin picking behaviors, often unknowingly. This distressing symptom raises the question: Why do older people pick at their skin, and what are the complex factors contributing to this behavior?

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