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
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
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
Anew, two-building, 27-story senior living community in Tysons, Va., emphasizes wellness and biophilic design elements. The Mather, a luxury community for adults aged 62 and older, is situated…Read More
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
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
Thank you so much for joining us in this interview series. Before we dive into our discussion about empathy, our readers would love to “get…Read More
Guided by its wellness philosophy and an eye on the evolving needs of current and future residents, Splendido, a 55+ continuing care retirement community (CCRC)…Read More
Senior living operators are evolving sales and marketing, and dining is taking a larger role in helping showcase a community to prospective residents. Dining rooms,…Read More
The Mather, a high-end retirement community that opened in March in Tysons, has a spa with a salt-therapy “breath lounge” for residents with conditions such…Read More
“I’m doing things I’ve never done before in my life,” says Nita Abraham* (62), as she hefts a 20-pound kettlebell upward, feet firmly planted on…Read More
Paula Ledbetter
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