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Journal of Intergenerational Relationships Volume 7, 2009 - Issue 1: Intergenerational Pursuits in Japan: A Mosaic of Practice and Inquiry
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Intergenerational Programs

REPRINTS: Effects of an Intergenerational Health Promotion Program for Older Adults in Japan

Yoshinori Fujiwara MD PhD Research Team for Social Participation and Health Promotion, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, JapanCorrespondence[email protected]
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Naoko Sakuma BA Research Team for Promoting Independence of the Elderly, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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Hiromi Ohba BA Research Teams for Social Participation and Health Promotion, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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Mariko Nishi PhD Research Teams for Social Participation and Health Promotion, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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Sangyoon Lee MA Research Teams for Social Participation and Health Promotion, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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Naoki Watanabe MA Research Teams for Social Participation and Health Promotion, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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Yoko Kousa BA Research Teams for Social Participation and Health Promotion, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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Hiroto Yoshida PhD Research Teams for Social Participation and Health Promotion, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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Taro Fukaya MA Research Teams for Social Participation and Health Promotion, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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Satoru Yajima MS Research Teams for Social Participation and Health Promotion, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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Hidenori Amano MA Research Teams for Social Participation and Health Promotion, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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Yoichi Kureta PhD Human Care Research Team, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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Kenji Ishii MD Positron Medical Center, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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Hayato Uchida PhD School of Human Science and Environment, University of Hyogo, Hyogo, Japan
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Shoji Shinkai MD PhD MPH Research Teams for Social Participation and Health Promotion, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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Pages 17-39 | Published online: 17 Apr 2009

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