Evanston, IL (April 27, 2023) – This week, Mather Institute, the research area of Mather, an 82-year-old not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating Ways to Age WellSM, announced findings…Read More
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Although most adults aged 55 or more years responding to a Mather Institute survey indicated that they were highly motivated to eat more healthfully, they…Read More
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Choice, control, connections and convenience: Not surprisingly, these are the top desires of older adults, according to a recent survey. Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging…Read More
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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
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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
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Evanston, IL (August 30, 2022) – Mather Institute, an internationally recognized resource for research and information about wellness, aging, and trends in senior living, announces…Read More
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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
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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
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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
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Evanston, IL (January 18, 2022) – Does being an extrovert make the pandemic less stressful for older adults? Can meditation help? What factors are related to the stress and resilience of Life…Read More
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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
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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
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