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Experimental Aging Research
An International Journal Devoted to the Scientific Study of the Aging Process
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Research Article

Digital Methods for Performing Daily Tasks Among Older Adults: An Initial Report of Frequency of Use and Perceived Utility

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Pages 133-154 | Received 21 Jul 2022, Accepted 22 Jan 2023, Published online: 05 Feb 2023

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