THOUGHT LEADERS

in Aging Services Research and Industry Innovation

MOVING THE INDUSTRY FORWARD WITH VALUABLE INSIGHTS AND INNOVATIVE PRACTICES

Founded in 1999, Mather Institute is dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults. Through evidence-based research and collaborative studies, we create new Ways to Age WellSM by sharing important information and innovations that help guide the senior living industry.

OUR MISSION

Whether conducting new research or interpreting the latest studies for professionals who serve older adults, Mather Institute is dedicated to creating Ways to Age Well.SM We do this through our #AgeWell tips, and by fostering innovations that can further the impact of the senior living and aging services industries.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MATHER INSTITUTE:

Our Team

Meet the researchers who share a passion for understanding aging and wellness.

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In the News

Check out the latest media coverage about the Institute.

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Institutional Review Board

The Institutional Review Board of Mather exists to protect the best interests of participants in research.

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OUR PARTNERS

Our researchers collaborate with experts from leading universities around the country to conduct and publish impactful studies for the senior living industry.

Virginia Tech
Cornell University
UC San Diego
The University of Arizona
Loyola University Chicago
Michigan State University
Berkeley - University of California
Colorado State University
Northwestern
NORC at the University of Chicago

Who is Mather?

Mather is a unique not-for-profit organization that is committed to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well.SM Founded more than 80 years ago by Alonzo Mather, a self-described entrepreneur and well-regarded humanitarian, Mather has a long history of serving older adults. Alonzo funded one of the first Continuing Care Retirement Communities (now called Life Plan Communities) in the nation, and his commitment to aging well lives on in our present-day communities.

Built on a bedrock of research and collaboration, Mather fuels innovation and transformation in the aging industry through three areas of service: senior living residences, community-based initiatives, and Mather Institute. Together, these three areas of service form the foundation of Mather and our commitment to making every day Nextraordinary.™