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the industry that's improving the lives
of older adults
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in order to support an industry built around helping others
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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Comparing Former, Current & Never Older-Adult Caregivers
, CaregivingWhile informal caregiving (typically unpaid and provided by family, friends, and volunteers) can be emotionally and physically challenging, it can also be rewarding and provide…
Read MoreWill You Still Feed Me? Self-Perceptions of Aging & Satisfaction with Support from Family & Friends
, Aging & WellnessNegative self-perceptions of aging are associated with poor physical, mental, and social well-being in older adults. A recent study investigated the relationship of such perceptions…
Read MoreMindfulness & Motion: How Prompts for Mindfulness Exercises Affect Activity Levels
, Aging & WellnessMindfulness practices have a wide range of benefits to well-being. A recent study explored how prompting mindfulness training via text messaging helps in improving physical…
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