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Influence of a “friendly visitor” program on the cognitive functioning and morale of elderly persons

✍ Scribed by Barbara J. Reinke; David S. Holmes; Nancy W. Denney

Publisher
Springer US
Year
1981
Tongue
English
Weight
821 KB
Volume
9
Category
Article
ISSN
0091-0562

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