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Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition
A Journal on Normal and Dysfunctional Development
Volume 16, 2008 - Issue 1
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An Arts Intervention for Older Adults Living in Subsidized Retirement Homes

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Pages 56-79 | Received 19 Sep 2007, Accepted 23 May 2008, Published online: 11 Dec 2008

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