Reciprocal relations: The recognition and co-construction of caring with Alzheimer's disease

Journal of Aging Studies

Volumn 20, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 335-349

  Graham, Janice E ^a   Bassett, Raewyn ^a  

^a DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Alzheimer's disease; Caring; Qualitative methods; Reciprocity; Relationships; Self

Indexed keywords

EID: 33748938173     PISSN: 08904065     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaging.2005.12.003     Document Type: Article

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