Self-help groups

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Table of contents

• Member's editorial
• Self-help – What's in it for seniors?
• Defining our terms
• Does self-help help?
• What makes for success?
• Profile of a self-help group
• The "magic" of sharing
• Self-help and seniors
• Peers or professionals?
• Promoting participation
• The ripple effect
• Tips list
• Organizations
• On line
• For further information...
• Notes

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ISSN: 0822-8213