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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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The Value of Volunteering: Racial Differences in Perceptions of Aging among Older Volunteers
By Laurel Mertz, Aging & Wellness

Research has shown that how we perceive aging can have a significant effect on our health and wellness. Self-perceptions of aging (SPA) can be positive,…

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Navigating the Association between Orienteering & Cognition
By Nicole Lehpamer, Aging & Wellness

Many researchers have affirmed that physical activity helps to prevent cognitive decline as people age. However, less is known whether the cognitive benefits of physical…

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Going to Extremes: Older Adults Are Testing Their Limits with Extreme Sports
By Nicole Lehpamer, Aging & Wellness

Now more than ever, older adults are testing their physical limits by engaging in sports more commonly practiced by young people, such as surfing, skiing,…

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