PROMISING PRACTICES
Recognizing Innovative Approaches to Serving Older Adults
Mather Institute is committed to recognizing organizations that strive to serve older adults in original and exciting ways. Our Promising Practices Awards highlight organizations that are moving away from conventional practices by developing and implementing innovative approaches.
Eligibility for Award Submissions
Eligible programs for this award include those that introduce new and exciting practices in serving older adults as well as those that provide unique improvements and advances in existing services.
Promising Practices Award recipients receive:
- an award plaque
- a feature in our Promising Practices Awards 2024 industry report, and recognition on our website
- a press release to send to local media
A SAMPLE OF PAST PROMISING PRACTICES
Jewish Association on Aging Pittsburgh, PA
An overnight respite care program offers specialized care for those with dementia while giving family caregivers a break.
Westhill Village Retirement Community Rapid City, SD
A popular no-pedal bicycling class improved balance issues in this senior living community.
St. John’s Communities Milwaukee, WI
This unique collaboration resulted in an undergraduate class on aging being designed and taught with the help of senior living residents.
PROMISING PRACTICE AWARDS 2023
Learn more about these honorees’ innovative practices by downloading the 2023 report.
