Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
Volume 51, Issue 2 , Pages 152-158 , September 2010

Mobility disability in midlife: A longitudinal study of the role of anticipated instrumental support and social class

Received 17 March 2009 ,Revised 11 September 2009 ,Accepted 14 September 2009.

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Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
Volume 51, Issue 2 , Pages 152-158 , September 2010

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