Stark Lab

Another publication hot off the presses! We found that TIMM, a tailored medication management intervention for older adults, is feasible, acceptable and may reduce barriers and improve performance of medication management.

Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Efficacy of a Medication Intervention for Older Adults - Emily Somerville, Rebecca M. Bollinger, Meghan Haxton, Brianna Holden, Szu-Wei Chen, Audrey Keleman, Behnaz Sarrami, Yan Yan, Susan Stark, 2026 Interventions to address polypharmacy and improve adherence are insufficient for community-dwelling older adults. To examine the feasibility, acceptability, and...

WashU School of Public Health has a new name: WashU Bursky School of Public Health! The Bursky Family Foundation’s $200M commitment will be transformational for our school and for public health. We are so excited for the work that can happen as a result of this commitment.

WashU Bursky School of Public Health WashU Bursky School of Public Health leads interdisciplinary research, education, and public health innovation to improve health locally and globally.

Reminder: Susy will be speaking at the Aging with Developmental Disabilities Conference at the St. Charles Convention Center tomorrow afternoon!

The dangers of falls for older adults are widely acknowledged, but falls can also threaten the safety, health and independence of adults aging with disabilities. However, falls can be prevented. Join us to learn more about how to minimize the risk of falls for adults aging with developmental disabilities.

Susy was recently featured in The New York Times - Well - Health! Check out the story, highlighting recommendations for how to prevent falls at home!

How Do I Prevent Falls at Home? Dangerous trips and slips can happen to anyone, but they can often be averted by taking a few common-sense steps.