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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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, Aging & WellnessAs the Coronavirus carries on throughout the country, so too do the feelings of uncertainty and anxiety across all different populations. These feelings, sprouting from…
Read MoreSmooth Move: Older Adults Practicing Tai Chi in Class & at Home Gather Multiple Benefits
, Aging & WellnessResearchers investigated how to implement an engaging tai chi program for older adults, including encouraging home practice. The researchers evaluated the effectiveness of a six-week…
Read MoreHow Do You Live to Be 100? You Might Be Surprised.
, Aging & WellnessIn a recent study, researchers examined the relationship between social and environmental factors and living to be a centenarian. While some of the results were…
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