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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Understanding the Role, Quality of Life and Strategies Used by Older Carers of Older People to Maintain Their Own Health and Well-Being: A National Australian Survey

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Pages 1549-1567 | Received 29 Jul 2022, Accepted 05 Oct 2022, Published online: 13 Nov 2023

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