Everyday health and identity management among older women with chronic health conditions

Journal of Aging Studies

Volumn 25, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 94-100

  Roberto, Karen A ^a   McCann, Brandy Renee ^a  

^a VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 79952360961     PISSN: 08904065     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaging.2010.08.017     Document Type: Article

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