Impact of a horticultural therapy program on the well-being of low-income community dwelling older adults

Acta Horticulturae

Volumn 954, Issue , 2012, Pages 123-132

  Perkins, P ^a  

^a NONE   (United States)

Author keywords

Herbs; HT curriculum; Self efficacy; Self esteem; Social connectedness; Successful aging

Indexed keywords

EID: 84870014362     PISSN: 05677572     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2012.954.14     Document Type: Article

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