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More Older Adults Are Living Alone. Is That a Good Thing?

At 102, Mildred Kirschenbaum plays canasta and mah-jongg weekly with friends, sips her favorite vodka-and-tonic cocktail (“It’s medicinal,” she quips) and trades stocks online.…Read More

Person-Centric Wellness Model Toolkit

START HERE 1 – Facilitator Guide 2 – Handout 3 – Presentation 4 – Program Audit Checklist 5 – Self-Reflection 6 – Program Evaluation 7 –…Read More

Trends in living, working, aging well highlighted in report

A new report from Mather Institute highlights emerging trends from around the world that are delivering insights into health and wellness, sustainability and climate, technology…Read More

The wellness equation in CCRCs: Reviving a core promise for successful aging

In the ever-evolving world of senior living, the concept of wellness has often taken a back seat to financial-, lifestyle- and amenity-driven messaging. Although these elements…Read More

What Today’s Senior Living Consumers Really Want: Expectations, Trends and Industry Shifts

Older adults considering senior living have never been more sophisticated and demanding. Their collective mindset has changed and evolved in notable ways in recent years,…Read More

Solo Aging: Challenges and Solutions

Why should all of us be concerned about solo aging? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2034, there will be more people 65 years and older (77 million) than there will be…Read More

Pets help older adults age well through physical, emotional, social benefits: Mather study

Older adults who own pets feel more socially connected, leading to increased happiness and life satisfaction as well as reduced feelings of loneliness, according to the results of…Read More

Person-centered approach essential for culturally diverse aging population, experts say

The American population not only is aging at an heretofore unseen rate, it also is becoming increasingly racially and ethnically diverse, according to a recent study by the Mather…Read More

Shifting to wellness mindset has many benefits for providers, residents, panelists say

The COVID-19 pandemic forced senior living providers to acknowledge that they are in the healthcare business, but now it’s time to take the next step, to undertake “an evolution…Read More

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