Understanding the Needs of the Family Carers of People with Dementia

Mental Health Review Journal

Volumn 6, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 25-28

  Wills, Walter ^a   Soliman, Alison ^a  

^a Dementia Relief Trust   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 84993027201     PISSN: 13619322     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/13619322200100017     Document Type: Review

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