The effects of regular exercise on muscle strength and functional abilities of late stage Alzheimer's residents

American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias

Volumn 12, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 122-127

  Francese, Theresa ^a   Sorrell, Jeanne ^b   Butler, Frieda R ^b  

^a Geriatric Psychiatry Practice   (United States)

^b GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0039943707     PISSN: 15333175     EISSN: 19382731     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/153331759701200305     Document Type: Article

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