Mather Lifeways
Creativity, cognition and coloring
April 05, 2017As awareness of mindfulness and stress management self-care techniques grows, adults are rediscovering the simple pleasures of engaging in coloring to relax, while also improving their brain function.
Integrating technology into art therapy programs
September 30, 2016Our art therapists will continue to identify new ways to integrate technology into our existing creative practices so that in-the-moment meaning can be preserved, revisited and shared.
A fresh take on community outreach
September 23, 2015At Mather LifeWays, we've pioneered five unique, replicable channels in which effective outreach can be done:
Lifestyle and the aging brain
June 01, 2015There's a growing body of evidence that shows that we do have some control over protecting ourselves from signs of dementia and cognitive decline—and even the physical damages of Alzheimer's on the brain—through lifestyle.
Get smart about brain health
March 02, 2015Activity directors and lifestyle coordinators across the country are trying to find the best solutions for residents who request "brain games" out of a desire to improve their memory and sharpen their cognitive skills.
Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging releases brain and memory program
October 21, 2014Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging has released Boost Your Brain & Memory program, a brain fitness program.
Mather LifeWays announces expansion and renovation plan for Mather Place of Wilmette
May 20, 2014The $6.5 million renovation will start in late 2014 and will include an expanded fitness center and wellness suite, cinema, library, arts studio and computer center. The facility is home to 122 residents.
Flu creates challenges, but staff can prepare effectively
February 26, 2013On average, roughly 24,000 Americans die each flu season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more than half of those hospitalized are over age 65. This season's influenza virus outbreak was no exception. In fact, according to the CDC, the flu season is the most severe it has been in 10 years.
Mostly negative media coverage of nursing homes? Maybe, and here's why
December 20, 2012At first it looked like just another round of whining about the media. Nothing gets more tedious than long-term care providers making off-base comments about their portrayal in the popular press.
Mather wins top Quality honor in 2012 McKnight's Technology Awards
October 01, 2012Mather Lifeways, an Evanston, IL-based non-profit, has incorporated a unique three-component program that helps improve life quality for residents with dementia. Additional winners will be named throughout the week
