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Longitudinal studies of older couples as a promising approach to understanding mechanisms of changes in cognition and mental health

Commentary on “Longitudinal associations between cognitive functioning and depressive symptoms among couples in the Mexican Health and Aging Study” by Monin et al.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 January 2023

William E. Haley Open the ORCID record for William E. Haley [Opens in a new window]  and
Joanne Elayoubi Open the ORCID record for Joanne Elayoubi [Opens in a new window]
William E. Haley
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School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
Joanne Elayoubi
Affiliation:
School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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International Psychogeriatrics , Volume 35 , Special Issue 10: Issue Theme: Aging and Well-Being , October 2023 , pp. 545 - 548
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