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
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
HUMANS TYPICALLY HAVE three times as many positive experiences as negative in their lifetime — but we are hardwired to focus on the bad ones. According to…Read More
Wellness programming and creating an age-friendly culture in the workplace are keys to recruiting and retaining older employees, according to a Mather Institute survey of 232 senior…Read More
How do you feel about your age? Your response can have consequences for your health and happiness. That’s because studies have shown that our perceptions…Read More
Despite the challenges posed by Covid-19, independent living residents of life plan communities maintained their wellbeing to a remarkable extent last year. That’s according to…Read More
An openness to new experiences, high-quality relationships with children, meditation and living in a smaller community were some of the things that have helped life…Read More
An influential senior living provider and research organization is introducing a new wellness model, with hopes that the approach will gain traction throughout the sector and better…Read More
The idea that wellness means something different to everyone has inspired the Mather Institute to develop a Person-Centric Wellness Model meant to accommodate senior living residents’ unique…Read More
Senior living organizations that want to retain older workers should consider providing wellness programming for employees and fostering a workplace perceived as supportive and inclusive…Read More
Paula Ledbetter
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