INSPIRING NEXT PRACTICES

in the Aging Services Industry

An opportunity to recognize important breakthroughs in aging services

Mather Institute created the Innovative Research on Aging Awards to recognize applied research that offers important implications for the aging services industry and inspires next practices.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR’S HONOREES:

SETTING A NEW PACE
Measuring Walking Cadence to Gauge Exercise Intensity

University of Chicago
Daniel S. Rubin, MD

This research explored walking cadence—the number of steps taken per minute—as a practical, individualized way to measure and prescribe walking intensity. Cadence can be easily counted, measured with wearable devices, or supported through auditory pacing tools such as metronome apps.

  • CHANGING PERSPECTIVES OF DAILY ACTIVITY LEVELS

    Introducing a Whole-Day Focus on Movement
  • RE-EVALUATING BENEFITS OF ONLINE BANKING, SHOPPING

    Missing Out on Benefits of In-Person Errands
  • UNCOVERING SLEEP DISTURBANCE DIVERSITY

    Calculating Impact of Combined Sleep Problems
  • CONNECTING DRAWING & COGNITIVE AGING

    Using Art as Targeted Cognitive Engagement

  • UNLEASHING ROBOT PETS FOR EMOTIONAL WELLBEING

    Examining a Low-Cost Tool to Support Engagement
  • SPINNING TANGO TO TARGET PARKINSON’S DISEASE

    Improving Balance & Mobility Through Dance
  • REVISITING CASUAL SOCIAL
    ENGAGEMENT

    Differentiating Types, Intensity & Benefits of Social Interactions
  • GAUGING OLDER ADULTS’ VIEWS ON AI HEALTH TOOLS

    Examining Factors of Trust, Usability & Acceptance of Technology
  • SUPPORTING WORK IDENTITY POST-RETIREMENT

    Continuing to Be “Somebody” Beyond Traditional Retirement

Get an overview of the latest research that is impacting the lives of older adults

Spark ideas from the most relevant research published in the past year—the studies selected as recipients of the Innovative Research on Aging Awards.