More than nickels and dimes: The health benefits of a community-based lifelong learning programme for older adults

International Journal of Lifelong Education

Volumn 27, Issue 6, 2008, Pages 673-692

  Narushima, Miya ^a  

^a BROCK UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

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EID: 54949144681     PISSN: 02601370     EISSN: 1464519X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02601370802408332     Document Type: Article

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