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Mental health and aging: Addressing a growing concern

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The winter season can lead many individuals to feelings of depression and anxiety. Holidays can bring on stress or the sadness that comes from missing those…Read More

Solo Agers: A Growing Demographic

An increasing number of older adults are navigating their later years on their own. According to the U.S. Census Bureau (2021), there are approximately 22 million adults age 55+…Read More

Glowing Older Episode 21:2 Cate O’Brien on Creating Ways to Age Well

In this episode of the Glowing Older podcast, host Nancy Griffin interviews Cate O’Brien, MPH, PhD, Senior Vice President of Mather Institute and Community Initiatives, discussing…Read More

Gen X looks for credibility in wellness trends, not trendy fads: report

Trendy wellness gimmicks and technologies hold little interest for members of Generation X, who prefer scientifically backed evidence of the benefits of wellness programs and…Read More

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 boards across the country. Those…Read More

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

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 older adults. Jenny…Read More

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 to lead support…Read More

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 their…Read More

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 research…Read More

‘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 the deck of her lanai. “I’m using…Read More

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 the Mather Institute.…Read More