Erickson and Mather building retirement towers in North Bethesda and Tysons
The Grandview from Erickson Senior Living is under construction, though it still requires approval of the Maryland Department of Aging. When you think of the…Read More
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For open water swimmers, even chilly, choppy water beckons
Many beaches won’t open for weeks, but already one dedicated group is quietly pacing the shore. You might not have noticed them, but these quiet…Read More
‘No fluke’: life plan community residents report higher levels of wellness than other older adults
Five years ago, Mather Institute set out to better understand the health and wellness effects of residing in a life plan community. The organization found…Read More
Mather’s eMerge introduces students to hospitality and healthcare careers, connects generations
Evanston resident Barbara Hiller moved into The Mather, an Evanston senior living residency, four years ago. A retired math teacher and former Evanston/Skokie School District 65…Read More
Mather CEO Leary: 5-Year Study Shows Life Plan Community Resident Wellness Is ‘No Fluke’
Half a decade ago, Mather Institute set out to study the health and wellbeing of life plan community residents with Northwestern University. On the heels…Read More
Landmark Research Shows Improved Wellness for Residents of Life Plan Communities
Evanston, IL (April 27, 2023) – This week, Mather Institute, the research area of Mather, an 82-year-old not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating Ways to Age WellSM, announced findings…Read More
Mather job program ‘helping students find a passion’
In February, the Evanston-based nonprofit Mather, which includes senior living residences and a research arm, unveiled eMerge, its new workforce development program created for Evanston…Read More
Meet Mary Leary, 2023 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards honoree
If you call your retirement community a “life plan community,” you might have Mary Leary to thank. Mather, then known as Mather Lifeways, worked with…Read More
Mather’s employment initiative receives matching support from City of Evanston
Mather, an 82-year-old not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating Ways to Age Well, together with the City of Evanston, are creating opportunities for youth and young…Read More
Insights into older adults’ nutritional motivations give providers ‘Food for Thought’
Although most adults aged 55 or more years responding to a Mather Institute survey indicated that they were highly motivated to eat more healthfully, they…Read More
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