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Conversational cohesion patterns in men and women with Alzheimer's disease: a longitudinal study

Danielle N. Ripich, Brian D. Carpenter, Elaine W. Ziol Case Western Reserve University
Pages 49-64 | Published online: 03 Jul 2009

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