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Dignified and Purposeful Living for Older Adults
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Social Leisure Activity, Physical Activity, and Valuation of Life: Findings from a Longevity Study

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Pages 61-84 | Received 15 Feb 2018, Accepted 31 Jan 2019, Published online: 21 Feb 2019

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