At 102, Mildred Kirschenbaum plays canasta and mah-jongg weekly with friends, sips her favorite vodka-and-tonic cocktail (“It’s medicinal,” she quips) and trades stocks online. Living alone in…Read More
EVANSTON, Ill.— Bryan and Kay Keenan just paid $2 million for a 1,600-square-foot apartment in The Mather, a swank retirement community here. The couple travels…Read More
EVANSTON, IL — As part of its vision to change the way society views aging, Mather has launched “Older Is Bolder,” a mobile art installation encouraging Chicagoland…Read More
A new report from Mather Institute highlights emerging trends from around the world that are delivering insights into health and wellness, sustainability and climate, technology…Read More
Jackie Winter, a 12-year resident of The Mather, was at a local park with her grandkids in 2022 when she noticed a group of people cleaning.…Read More
In the ever-evolving world of senior living, the concept of wellness has often taken a back seat to financial-, lifestyle- and amenity-driven messaging. Although these…Read More
Older adults considering senior living have never been more sophisticated and demanding. Their collective mindset has changed and evolved in notable ways in recent years,…Read More
Why should all of us be concerned about solo aging? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2034, there will be more people 65 years…Read More
Older adults who own pets feel more socially connected, leading to increased happiness and life satisfaction as well as reduced feelings of loneliness, according to…Read More
The American population not only is aging at an heretofore unseen rate, it also is becoming increasingly racially and ethnically diverse, according to a recent study by…Read More
Paula Ledbetter
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