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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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Yesterday’s Actions Impact Today’s Cognition Differently for Older Men & Women
, Aging & WellnessNew research suggests the leisure activities older adults engaged in before age 40 can have a very different impact on their cognitive health, depending on…
Read MoreHelp at Home: Can Home Modifications Reduce Older Adults’ Need for Caregiving?
, CaregivingHousing design can influence someone’s ability to live independently. A recent study sought to better understand how home modification affects the caregiving needs of older…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: The Llama Will See You Now
, Aging & WellnessAnimal therapy has become quite common, especially around college campuses, hospitals, and Life Plan Communities. The mention of animal therapy might elicit mental images of…
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