How ‘Emotional Labor’ Burns Out Senior Living Staff
Senior living frontline staff learn to master many skills on the job—including, as it turns out, a type of behavior that they feel is expected…Read More
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Keeping Residents Happy May Keep Them Healthy
It’s amazing what a difference a positive mindset can have on older adults’ resilience and well-being. I recently heard from a woman who is struggling…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
Lifestyle and the Aging Brain
There’s a growing body of evidence that shows that we do have some control over protecting ourselves from signs of dementia and cognitive decline —…Read More
CCRC Transforms End-of-Life Care with Innovative Space
Death. It can be an uncomfortable topic in long-term care, but new innovations are enhancing how senior living providers cater to residents at the end of…Read More
Cultivating Innovation
Imagine our industry without innovations: We’d all be faxing each other about residents’ shuffleboard tournaments. Instead, whenever one senior living community shares an innovation they…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
Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging Honors Six Organizations Across the Country with Promising Practices Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Evanston, IL (March 10, 2015) – Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging has awarded six organizations with Promising Practices Awards. The Awards highlight…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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