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Mather Institute is an award-winning resource for research and information about wellness, aging, trends in senior living, and successful aging service innovations. Through landmark research studies, often in partnership with universities around the country, the Institute has helped shape the aging services industry by sharing insights, information, and best practices.

The Age Well Study Report

Year 4 Findings

This in-depth study focuses on factors associated with Life Plan Community residents’ stress and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, including individual and organizational characteristics.

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Collegiate Life Redux: Older Adults Seeking Roommates for Inflationary Cost Sharing
By Ajla Basic, Aging & Wellness

Recent economic squeezes in the US due to inflation have affected food, gasoline, and home prices. These rates of high inflation have been affecting Americans…

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Beyond Your Silver Sneakers: Promoting More Multidimensional Wellness Initiatives in Senior Living Communities
By Nicole Lehpamer, Aging & Wellness

Group exercise classes are a staple of wellness programs targeting older adults within senior living communities. However, while they may be easy to adopt and…

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Golfing “Fore” Good: How Golf Could Improve Well-Being of Individuals with Dementia
By Laurel Mertz, Aging & Wellness

Participation in sports has long been linked to various aspects of health, including social, psychological, and physical well-being. However, less has been explored on how…

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