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Original Articles

Training to Enhance Adult Memory (TEAM): An investigation of the effectiveness of a memory training program with older adults

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Pages 364-373 | Received 10 Apr 2009, Accepted 01 Sep 2009, Published online: 27 Apr 2010

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