Jim Donaghue, Author at Mather

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

Two-tower luxury senior living community features wellness and biophilic elements

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

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

Dominice LaPorte Of Mather: 5 Ways Empathy Will Affect Your Leadership

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

Splendido, Tucson, Arizona: Photo Tour

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

How HDG, Mather, Experience Senior Living Use Dining as a Marketing Differentiator

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

Retirement Communities in the DC Area That Are Not for Retiring Types

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

‘Leaving A Legacy Like A Dewdrop On A Lotus Leaf’ – Asian Indians Redefine Aging In America

“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

Jim Donaghue