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Original Articles

Effect of group reminiscence therapy on depression and perceived meaning of life of veterans diagnosed with dementia at veteran homes

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Pages 75-90 | Received 03 Jul 2018, Accepted 18 Dec 2019, Published online: 16 Jan 2020

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