Mather residents donate hand-knit hats to local students
The winter was a little warmer this year for area school children, thanks to residents at The Mather, a senior living community at 425 Davis St. Members…Read More
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Couple who found love later in life had different journeys before their paths converged on the dance floor
Sanna Longden and Clint Seely were in their 70s when they met in 2016 at a dance at the annual Door County Folk Festival. She…Read More
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
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
Hit the First Year Hard’: Inside Lease-Up Strategies of Benchmark, LCS, Mather, The Springs Living
Achieving strong lease-up before and after a community opens is critical for setting the stage for a new project reaching stabilization – and not an…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
AI in Senior Living: 7 Industry Experts Reveal Top Opportunities and Risks
The adoption of artificial intelligence has accelerated in recent years, growing widespread throughout society, culture and business. Senior living is among the industries experiencing transformative…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
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