Therapeutic effects of music and singing for older people

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Skingley, A. and Vella-Burrows, T. 2010. Therapeutic effects of music and singing for older people. Nursing Standard. 24 (19), pp. 35-41.
AuthorsSkingley, A. and Vella-Burrows, T.
Year2010
JournalNursing Standard
Journal citation24 (19), pp. 35-41
ISSN0029-6570
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