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Experimental Aging Research
An International Journal Devoted to the Scientific Study of the Aging Process
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Research Article

Impact of Public Seating Design on Mobility and Independence of Older Adults

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Pages 262-272 | Received 25 Aug 2020, Accepted 29 Jan 2021, Published online: 09 Feb 2021

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