A multidimensional and contextual framework for understanding diverse family members' roles in long-term care facilities

Journal of Aging Studies

Volumn 11 4 INDEX IS, Issue , 1997, Pages 297-325

  Dupuis, Sherry L ^a   Norris, Joan E ^b  

^a BROCK UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^b NONE

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EID: 10144237235     PISSN: 08904065     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/s0890-4065(97)90024-4     Document Type: Article

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