Mather Institute report details unique risks for ‘solo agers’
A new report from the Mather Institute indicates that the number of solo agers, or “older adults who are not married, live alone, and do not have adult children…Read More
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More seniors showing enthusiasm about the future of AI, new report suggests
After showing initial skepticism, more older adults are finding acceptance, and even enthusiasm, for tools and devices that use artificial intelligence. As AI and machine…Read More
Lack of diversity in CCRCs warrants industry-wide conversation: report
A new report from Mather Institute is a call to action for an industry-wide conversation on the lack of diversity in continuing care retirement /…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 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
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
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: The top 10 senior living trends
Choice, control, connections and convenience: Not surprisingly, these are the top desires of older adults, according to a recent survey. Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging…Read More
Solitude’s bad rap ignores benefits of reflection, restoration for many seniors, Mather researchers say
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of socialization among older adults, but a new Mather Institute research brief provides a “fresh perspective on solitude.” The…Read More
Mather Institute’s New Wellness Model: Autonomy, Achievement and Affiliation
Wellness in senior living can be defined in several different ways. So the Mather Institute—the research arm of Mather—set out to develop a new model…Read More
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