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Quality of life of older people in Israel: a comparison between older people living at home who are members of a ‘supportive community’ and nursing home residents

איכות חיים בזקנה: השוואה בין זקנים המתגוררים בבית וחברים ב"קהילה תומכת" לעומת זקנים המתגוררים בבית-אבות בישראל

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