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of older adults
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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.
Free Research Report The Age Well Study Report: Year 2 Findings
Learn associations between Life Plan Community residents’ individual characteristics and their healthy behaviors and overall health in this groundbreaking study.
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TRENDING NOW: Fitness Options for Stay-At-Home Older Adults
, TechnologyAs stay at home orders continue in many states, older adults are getting creative with ways to exercise and maintain their positive well-being. The Boston…
Read MoreMaking Their Own Hours: Flexible Work Arrangements Impact Older Workers’ Job Performance
, Aging & WellnessBy retaining older workers, organizations can benefit from their accumulated skills and experience. One study investigated how supporting older workers through culture and flexible work…
Read MoreThe Lonely Brain: How Loneliness Affects Risks of Specific Dementia Types
, Aging & WellnessLoneliness is related to numerous age-related diseases. A recent study investigated the relationship between perceived loneliness and dementia risk. While loneliness has been linked to…
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