Brain Fitness Preventing Dementia and Boosting Brain Health
Until recently, many doctors believed Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia, was a genetic condition. But more doctors and scientists have begun to…Read More
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5-Year Study Aims to Prove Benefits of Life Plan Community Living
A five-year study of more than 2,000 life plan community residents by the Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging and Northwestern University will try to determine…Read More
Mather LifeWays, Northwestern Launch Study on Life Plan Community Benefits
To date, no studies have been conducted to determine the impact that living in a life plan community has on seniors’ long-term health and wellness…Read More
How Universities Are Making a Case for Senior Housing
Several universities have made inroads lately in educating students about senior living as a career path. Programs at Washington State University, the University of Southern…Read More
A Researcher’s Perspective on Brain Health Programs
Which brain health programs and initiatives are you offering the older adults in your community, and how effective are they? Recent research may help you…Read More
Embracing Residents’ Sexuality
We all have different perceptions when we hear the word “sexuality.” The World Health Organization’s definition connects sexuality to our sense of mental and physical…Read More
Lifestyle Influences Brain Health
Brain health, or brain fitness, has become a hot topic among professionals working with older adults. Recent research seems to support the idea that brain…Read More
Get Smart About Brain Health
Improving brain health has become a hot topic among older adults — and consequently among those who work with this population. Activity directors and lifestyle…Read More
Mather LifeWays Wins Top Two Honors
Mather LifeWays was the recent recipient of two awards. For the second consecutive year, it was named Illinois’ Healthiest Midsize Employer, and Mather LifeWays Institute…Read More
Mather LifeWays Receives Awards for Health, Research
An Evanston-based organization that focuses on better living for older adults recently received two awards, the organization announced earlier this month. Mather LifeWays, a 73-year-old…Read More
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