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Research Article

Music & Memory: The Impact of Individualized Music Listening on Depression, Agitation, and Positive Emotions in Persons with Dementia

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Pages 70-84 | Received 12 Apr 2019, Accepted 20 Jan 2020, Published online: 04 Feb 2020

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