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International Perspectives on Stress & Coping
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Original Articles

Convergent Caregiving: Exploring Eldercare in Families of Children with Disabilities

Pages 289-305 | Received 27 Feb 2012, Accepted 17 Apr 2012, Published online: 18 Jan 2013

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