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| Centenarians are healthy, but they need mental and emotional care | | Author(s) | M Bucke, M L Insley |
| Journal title | Modern Geriatrics, February 1976 |
| Pages | pp 24-28 |
| Keywords | Centenarians ; Health [elderly] ; Independence ; Social characteristics [elderly]. |
| Annotation | A UK pilot study of centenarians shows an absence of illness and a philosophical approach to frailty. This suggests that with more mental stimulation and social contact, less supportive care would be needed. |
| Accession Number | CPA-930514020 |
| Classmark | BBT: CC: C3: F * |
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