Cecilia Ta, Author at Mather

Couple who found love later in life had different journeys before their paths converged on the dance floor

Sanna Longden and Clint Seely were in their 70s when they met in 2016 at a dance at the annual Door County Folk Festival. She…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…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…Read More

Hit the First Year Hard’: Inside Lease-Up Strategies of Benchmark, LCS, Mather, The Springs Living

Achieving strong lease-up before and after a community opens is critical for setting the stage for a new project reaching stabilization – and not an…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…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

AI in Senior Living: 7 Industry Experts Reveal Top Opportunities and Risks

The adoption of artificial intelligence has accelerated in recent years, growing widespread throughout society, culture and business. Senior living is among the industries experiencing transformative…Read More

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