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Cambridge University Press, Reviews in Clinical Gerontology, 2(7), p. 137-146
DOI: 10.1017/s0959259897000154
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Independence and aging
Journal article published in 1997 by
L. Cordingley 
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C. Webb
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C. Webb
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Abstract
The maintenance of independence by older people is seen as a priority by health and social services, and by people themselves. This review explores the constructs of independence and dependence in relation to aging, and considers the ways that discourses surrounding these topics affect our thinking about growing older.