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Dr. Boustani is supported by NIA Paul B. Beeson K23 Career Development Award # 1-K23-AG026770-01. Dr. Sachs is supported by Alzheimer’s Association grant IIRG-07-60105. Dr. Callahan is supported by NIA awards K24-AG026770-01 and P30AG024967.
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Boustani, M., Sachs, G. & Callahan, C.M. Can Primary Care Meet the Biopsychosocial Needs of Older Adults with Dementia?. J GEN INTERN MED 22, 1625–1627 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-007-0386-y
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