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Experimental Aging Research
An International Journal Devoted to the Scientific Study of the Aging Process
Volume 40, 2014 - Issue 1
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Distinct Functions of Social Support and Cognitive Function Among Older Adults

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Pages 40-59 | Received 23 Oct 2012, Accepted 18 Feb 2013, Published online: 27 Jan 2014

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