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tion, these domains should not be viewed in static isolation but as dynamic
realms of human experience that are affected by both aging and the experience
of disaster. Combined with a basic pragmatism and collaborative
orientation toward the client, this clinical frame and its application
will likely help older persons successfully recover from disaster, restore
normalcy, and attain higher levels of subjective well-being.
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