Natural neighborhood networks - Important social networks in the lives of older adults aging in place

Journal of Aging Studies

Volumn 25, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 263-271

  Gardner, Paula J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO   (Canada)

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EID: 79958292815     PISSN: 08904065     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaging.2011.03.007     Document Type: Article

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