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Keeping Residents Happy May Keep Them Healthy

It’s amazing what a difference a positive mindset can have on older adults’ resilience and well-being. I recently heard from a woman who is struggling with pain and…Read More

A Researcher’s Perspective on Brain Health Programs

Which brain health programs and initiatives are you offering the older adults in your community, and how effective are they? Recent research may help you determine whether or not…Read More

Lifestyle and the Aging Brain

There’s a growing body of evidence that shows that we do have some control over protecting ourselves from signs of dementia and cognitive decline — and even the physical…Read More

CCRC Transforms End-of-Life Care with Innovative Space

Death. It can be an uncomfortable topic in long-term care, but new innovations are enhancing how senior living providers cater to residents at the end of life. One nonprofit…Read More

Cultivating Innovation

Imagine our industry without innovations: We’d all be faxing each other about residents’ shuffleboard tournaments. Instead, whenever one senior living community shares…Read More

Embracing Residents’ Sexuality

We all have different perceptions when we hear the word “sexuality.” The World Health Organization’s definition connects sexuality to our sense of mental and…Read More

Lifestyle Influences Brain Health

Brain health, or brain fitness, has become a hot topic among professionals working with older adults. Recent research seems to support the idea that brain fitness programs can…Read More

Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging Honors Six Organizations Across the Country with Promising Practices Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Evanston, IL (March 10, 2015) – Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging has awarded six organizations with Promising Practices Awards. The Awards highlight…Read More

Get Smart About Brain Health

Improving brain health has become a hot topic among older adults — and consequently among those who work with this population. Activity directors and lifestyle coordinators across…Read More

Mather LifeWays Wins Top Two Honors

Mather LifeWays was the recent recipient of two awards. For the second consecutive year, it was named Illinois’ Healthiest Midsize Employer, and Mather LifeWays Institute on…Read More

Mather LifeWays Receives Awards for Health, Research

An Evanston-based organization that focuses on better living for older adults recently received two awards, the organization announced earlier this month. Mather LifeWays, a…Read More

Mather LifeWays Walks the Talk on Wellness, Wins Top Honors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Evanston, Ill. (January 5, 2015) –   “Our commitment to serving older adults is equaled only by our commitment to our employees. We believe that taking…Read More