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The interpereonnel relationship between the elder and his relatives

This paper is an explorative - descriptive study trying to reach the following objectives: to know the interpersonnel relationship between the elder and his relatives and verify what is the elder's perception about the elderly process. The authors interviewed 20 persons (10 men and 10 women) after 60 years of age. The results showed probably will give some guidance for the nursing assistance to the elderly population.

Aged; Interpersonal relations


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