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
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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
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
Looking at wisdom from the perspective of older adults
What is wisdom? What makes someone wise? How does someone acquire wisdom? The Mather Institute set out to answer those and other questions in a survey of…Read More
Volunteering would feel good even if it didn’t have health benefits. But it does
After retiring from 35 years as a teacher, Jeff Kellert began volunteering as a tutor and helped with monthly dinners at his synagogue. Later, he got certified…Read More
After a Quarter Century, Mather Institute Continues to Inform and Inspire the Senior Living Industry
For 25 years, Mather Institute has expanded and deepened our understanding of aging and senior living, providing a critical research-based perspective on older adults and…Read More
New Resident Health Data Show Value of Senior Living to CMS, Medicare Advantage Payers
Older adults who move into senior living communities experience better health outcomes compared to those living in homes outside of such communities, according to a…Read More
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