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For all ages: What would a truly intergenerational community look like? (Links to an external site)

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Fall risk rises even in Alzheimer’s early stages (Links to an external site)

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Preventing seniors from falling: HUD awards WUSTL $665K for healthy homes research (Links to an external site)

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Falls pose serious health hazards for elderly (Links to an external site)

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Falls could signal early Alzheimer’s disease (Links to an external site)

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Participation, Environment & Performance Laboratory

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St. Louis, MO 63130

314-935-2500

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