The Real Faces of Careers in Aging with Glenna Brewster

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The Real Faces of Careers in Aging with Glenna Brewster

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Mar 1, 2019

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Glenna Brewster, Assistant Professor, Emory University, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Atlanta, Georgia

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Mar 1, 2019

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The Gerontological Society of America. Learn about aging from leading experts. Hear from educators, clinicians, administrators, researchers, and students who share their experiences, expertise, and innovations in aging.

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The Real Faces of Careers in Aging with Glenna Brewster

The Real Faces of Careers in Aging with Glenna Brewster

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