The paradox of ageing with developmental disabilities: Increasing needs, declining resources

Ageing International

Volumn 28, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 135-154

  Doka, Kenneth J ^a   Lavin, Claire ^a  

^a The College of New Rochelle   (United States)

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EID: 34249332968     PISSN: 01635158     EISSN: 1936606X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12126-003-1021-9     Document Type: Article

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