The guide to psychological practice in geriatric long - term care
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As in most fields, the development of basic knowledge precedes and is in turn enhanced by practice informed by research and lived experience. Likewise, earlier stages in the development of gerontology were focused on synthesizing and teaching research findings about older adults. As with the genesis of any new specialized field, there has been a gradual application of this knowledge into services for older adults.
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تاریخ انتشار 2006