Seven trends in senior living that will define 2025 and beyond

Senior living is in the midst of a major transformation, and seven major trends have emerged as key drivers of the strategic plans adopted by…

Seven trends in senior living that will define 2025 and beyond

Senior living is in the midst of a major transformation, and seven major trends have emerged as key drivers of the strategic plans adopted by…Read More

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Mather Institute Announces Innovative Research on Aging Award Winners

Evanston, IL (August 31, 2021) – Mather Institute, an internationally recognized resource for research and information about wellness, aging, and trends in senior living, announces…Read More

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‘Leaving A Legacy Like A Dewdrop On A Lotus Leaf’ – Asian Indians Redefine Aging In America

“I’m doing things I’ve never done before in my life,” says Nita Abraham* (62), as she hefts a 20-pound kettlebell upward, feet firmly planted on…Read More

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New Resident Health Data Show Value of Senior Living to CMS, Medicare Advantage Payers

Older adults who move into senior living communities experience better health outcomes compared to those living in homes outside of such communities, according to a…Read More

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After a Quarter Century, Mather Institute Continues to Inform and Inspire the Senior Living Industry

For 25 years, Mather Institute has expanded and deepened our understanding of aging and senior living, providing a critical research-based perspective on older adults and…Read More

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Volunteering would feel good even if it didn’t have health benefits. But it does

After retiring from 35 years as a teacher, Jeff Kellert began volunteering as a tutor and helped with monthly dinners at his synagogue. Later, he got certified…Read More

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Looking at wisdom from the perspective of older adults

What is wisdom? What makes someone wise? How does someone acquire wisdom? The Mather Institute set out to answer those and other questions in a survey of…Read More

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7 Organizations That Are Reshaping the Aging Services Industry

Evanston, IL (October 16, 2024) – Recipients of Mather Institute’s 2024 Promising Practices Awards are introducing several unique initiatives to the industry – a program…Read More

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Many residents look for ‘psychological richness’ rather than simply happiness or meaning, study finds

A growing number of senior living residents are looking for psychologically rich lives, not just happy or meaningful lives, according to a new study from…

Many residents look for ‘psychological richness’ rather than simply happiness or meaning, study finds

A growing number of senior living residents are looking for psychologically rich lives, not just happy or meaningful lives, according to a new study from…Read More

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Gen X is actually more worried about retirement than boomers

What used to smell like teen spirit has turned to a mid-forties funk. But angst is nothing new to the oft-overlooked age group known as Generation X, which…Read More

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